Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Helianthus annuus Teddy Bear Helianthus annuus Teddy Bear Hardy Annual - Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower, Flower Arranging
Description Big, double, fluffy teddy bear of a flower, 4in or more across. A real eye-catcher in the border, looks good in containers and is a must for its long lasting, impressive appearance in a vase. Height 24in. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | early spring to early summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. |
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Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Growing Instructions They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils. Kitchen Notes The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack.
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