SUNFLOWER TEDDY
DESCRIPTION
Teddy Bear Sunflower is the cutest
variety of sunflowers, its small flowers and low plant height make it best
suited for containers, balconies, or gardens. The flowers resemble pompons and
are loved by children. Teddy bears sunflower plants grow 2-4 feet tall and
produce fluffy, soft, golden-yellow 5-inch flowers with a light green center.
It is very easy to grow from seeds and is perfect for growing in home gardens,
terrace gardens, or balconies. Buy Sunflower Teddy Bear Seeds Online at
the best price from www.storeflix.in and add colors to your garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 20 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring to summer (January to June)
- Sowing method: Direct in pot/grow bag or garden
- Germination temperature: 21-29°C
- Sowing depth: 1 to 1 ½ inches
- Sowing distance – 6 inches
- Germination time: 7 to 10 days
- Blooming time: Summer to Autumn (April to November)
What
size grow bag is best for Sunflower Teddy Bear?
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Sunflower
Teddy Bear Growing Season In India
The best time to plant sunflower
seeds is when the temperature is at least 10°C or warmer. They need a long,
warm summer to flower well. You can sow the seeds from spring to summer
(January to June) for flowering in the summer and rainy seasons.
How
To Grow Teddy Bear Sunflowers In Container
Most gardeners recommended sowing
sunflower seeds directly into the garden or into pots/grow bags. Because its
roots are long and it does not like transplanting. Sow the sunflower seeds when
the soil temperature is 21-29°C for faster germination. Sunflower plants are of
different sizes. A pot or grow bag of
at least 12 to 18 inches is good for planting sunflowers.
Sunflower
Teddy Bear Seeds Sowing Method
Take a pot, fill it with potting mix,
and sow the Sunflower teddy bear seeds in the soil at a depth of about 1 to 1 ½
inches. Sow the seeds in pots about 6 inches apart. Water the potting soil
gently through a watering can
and keep the soil moist until germination. Sunflower needs light to grow so
place the pot in a sunny spot. Sunflower seeds can germinate within about 7-10
days of sowing.
Sunflower
Fertilizer Requirements
- Sunflowers require moderate fertilizers, do not
over-fertilize the plant as this can cause stem breakage in the fall.
- Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are good for bigger blooms while nitrogen
encourages foliage growth.
Teddy
Bear Sunflower Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to
alkaline soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. You can also add organic matter or
composted manure to enrich the soil.
Water – The sunflower is a drought-tolerant plant but regular
watering encourages blooming. Once the plant is established, water deeply
around the roots. Before watering constantly check the soil whether it is dry
or not. If the soil is dry, water well.
Sunlight – Since sunflowers are heliotropic (flower heads follow the
sun) provide 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering and straight plant
growth.
Temperature – Sunflower grows well with a temperature of 21-25°C.
Common pests and diseases – These are generally pest-free plants, but occasionally a small
gray moth lays its egg in the flowers. And diseases such as powdery mildew,
downy mildew, and rust infect the plant. You can use common garden fungicides
to control these diseases.
Sunflower
Teddy Bear Bloom Time
- Within 70-90 days after planting sunflowers bloom.
Generally, it blooms from summer to autumn (April to November).
- You can cut the sunflower from the stem in the morning.
Do not cut flowers in the middle of the day.
- Sunflowers can last at least a week in water at room
temperature.
Teddy
Bear Sunflower Special Features
- Common name – Sunflower, Common sunflower, Suraj Mukhi
(In Hindi)
- Scientific name – Helianthus annuus
- Height – 2 to 4 feet
- Level of growing – Easy
- Companion planting – Nasturtiums, Impatiens, Peppers,
Marigolds
FAQ
Do
sunflowers grow back every year?
Annual sunflowers live only one
year, although they may come back the following year by self-germinating or
reseeding themselves.
How
many sunflowers can you get from one seed?
One plant only produces one
sunflower from one seed.
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