Fertilize and water regularly. Cultivate or mulch to control weeds.
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Teddy Bear is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Teddy Bear are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Ensure your soil is loamy and clay and has a ph of between 5.7 and 8.1 as Sunflower is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.