• Single stem
  • Annual
  • Yellow
  • Double

Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflower

Annual single stem sunflower in yellow, blooming in midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double, shaggy yellow flowers 3 to 5 inches across on single-stem plants with minimal pollen. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Teddy Bear sunflower flower up close on the plant
A Teddy Bear sunflower flower up close on the plant

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Teddy Bear sunflower plants in bloom in a garden
Teddy Bear sunflower plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Single stem Double · 3–5 in (8–13 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 65–75 days from sowing
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3½ ft (76–107 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Helianthus annuus

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Open-pollinated dwarf sunflower sold for containers and mass plantings.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • True Leaf MarketSeeds

    2g Pkg

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    $2.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Territorial Seed CompanySeeds

    SEED / 1 gram

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    $3.45Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Johnny's Selected SeedsSeeds

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    $5.25Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Harris SeedsSeeds

    RAW / 250 seeds / UNTREATED

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    $7.80Checked Oct 14, 2026

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  • A Teddy Bear sunflower flower up close on the plant
    A Teddy Bear sunflower flower up close on the plant
  • Teddy Bear sunflower plants in bloom in a garden
    Teddy Bear sunflower plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Teddy Bear hardy in my zone?

Teddy Bear is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Teddy Bear need full sun?

Teddy Bear grows in full sun.

When does Teddy Bear bloom?

Teddy Bear blooms in midsummer, late summer, and fall, about 65–75 days from sowing.

Is Teddy Bear good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Teddy Bear as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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