Helianthus Maximiliani

Perennial Sunflower
Hardy Perennial
 
Helianthus Maximiliani grows from 3-6ft with multiple large sunny blooms measuring around 3-5".  The blooms burst into life in late Summer when the rest of the garden is beginning to fade. Helianthus Maximiliani is a fantastic addition to a pollinator garden. The tall sunny flowers are a magnet for bees, hoverflies and butterflies. It is a gorgeous cut flower with an impressive vase life.
 
Helianthus Maximiliani seeds are best started off in pots undercover rather than sown directly.  The young shoots are prone to slug damage.  
Sow indoors from February to April.
Acclimatise the small plants to the outdoors over a period of 7-10 days when all risk of frost has passed.
Plant in a sunny spot where it can grow and return year after year.
Flowers from late August - September.
 
After the blooms and foliage have faded, cut the plant right down to the ground.  
 
Approximately 50 seeds per pack.