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Maximilian sunflower | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Maximilian sunflower

Helianthus maximiliani

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with green hairy stems, long lance-shaped leaves and fragrant, yellow 'daisy' flowers borne all the way up the length of each stem

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. May need support. See staking perennials

Pruning

Cut back old stems after flowering as they die down for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWildflower MeadowBanks SlopesRock Garden

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years