Sunflower 'Maximilian'

Summer sunshine for late fall. As tough as it is beautiful, Maximilian blooms from August to frost. Masses of 3" yellow-gold blooms. This native wild flower is excellent for back borders and bouquets. Perennial in Zones 3-9. Attracts bees and beneficial insects such as lacewings, lady beetles, syrphid flies and parasitic wasps. Known as perennial sunflower, and Early Bird Native Sunflower.

Details:

QTY: 20

TYPE: Tender Perennial

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: Barley Cover

GERMINATION: 14 days at 21°C

HEIGHT: 24-36"

MATURITY: 125-140 Days

SPACING:18-24"

How To Grow:
Transplant: Sow 8-10 weeks before last frost. Germination is somewhat irregular. Transplant into cell packs or individual containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after the last frost. Direct seed: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is 21°C.