Summer sunshine for late fall.
As tough as it is beautiful, Maximillian blooms from August to frost. Masses of 3" yellow-gold blooms produced along stout, hairy stems. Excellent for back borders and bouquets. This is the wild species. Zones 3-9. Ht. 72-96". Avg. 11,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (TP) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 125-140
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Growing Information:
Sunflowers, Perennial
GERMINATION: 14 days at 70ºF (21ºC).
CULTURE: Indoors - Sow 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant into cell packs or individual containers when first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after danger of frost has passed. Outdoors - Sow after last frost date and soil temperature is 70ºF (21ºC).
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun in almost any soil type.
SPACING: 18-24" apart. Spreads rapidly and will need to be divided every third year.
USE: Cut flower. Excellent plant for back of perennial border. Good for naturalistic gardens and wildflower plantings.
HARVEST: When 1/4-1/3 of the flowers on a stem are open.
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Considered a wildflower Variety is a Wildflowers type. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
