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Overall rating: 4.851852 / 5 from 27 reviews.
Santa Fe Maximilian's Sunflower is a tall, vigorous plant with large golden-yellow flowers and deep green foliage. It is highly regarded for its beauty and hardiness, making it a great choice for low maintenance color in tough growing conditions.
Review topics: [color, water, plant, sunflower, flowers, blooms, soil, addition, fertilizer, location, bloomer, sun, spires, care].
"Here is a video of my three year old plants. Not all of the ones I planted made it, and that was more user error than anything else, but as these come into their fully grown form they are absolutely stunning! I now have a few that birds have transplanted, and I welcome the spread! This is in Albuquerque, NM. In the winter, I see loads of little birds coming for a snack!"
"Bought 2 plants. Both croaked. One I put in a large pot, one in the ground. Neither came alive. I don't think they like the high Mohave desert. However, I bought 2 of the lemon max versions and they are doing great!"
"After about 2 months, they are about 18" tall with a single stalk. As the weather approaches 90 deg. , I imagine they'll take off. Hope they produce side branches soon."
"So far so good. They’re sprouting!"
"Amazing sunflower. Was a little worried the buds would not open before our rains start (I live in SW Washington) but they came through. And oh my, the plant was over 8ft tall! It is thriving on the south side of the house and now that it has established I suspect it will start blooming a little earlier this year. I had to cage it early in the summer as the deer in my neighborhood will eat just about everything. But eventually they moved on to other things."
"for years I admired a very long walkway flanked by the daisies, from the road to the front door of an impressive house. Finally I made the decision to buy some for my yard too. They are magnificent. Bees and other insects and even birds are indulging in their bounty. The blossoms are nearly neon yellow. I absolutely love them. However, I will transplant them to a drier location in the spring now that I've read the instructions!"
"I've had Dakota Sunshine and Santa Fe Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus) in my borders at Colorado 9,000 ft for a few years now. The Santa Fe are about twice the height with strong, straight stems similar to bamboo. Stands up to our high winds and hail much better than Dakota Sunshine. Leaves do not yellow early like the Dakota Sunshine does. Much denser blooms along every stem than Dakota Sunshine. Highly recommend."
"Have had these plants for a few years now, they get 8 feet tall with hundreds of blooms. The was photo was originally 3 plants. Chop them to the ground in the spring."
"These grow as stalks at the side of my yard all summer, greening up a seldom-used area and hiding a view I don't like. They take no care or water. And then in October, when the maples start to turn, I have 10' stalks of glorious yellow to brighten my garden. They are irresistible to bees and butterflies and they bloom and bloom. They stay in their spot, forming clumps about two feet around that can be cut down in winter with a sawzall or pruners."
"I recently planted Santa Fe Maximilian Sunflower in my garden, and it has quickly become a favorite! This tall, cheerful sunflower brings such a lively, natural look to my space. The bright yellow blooms are stunning and seem to keep coming all season long, adding a burst of color that attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. One of the best things about this sunflower is how hardy it is. It thrives in full sun, tolerates dry conditions, and requires very little care. Perfect for a low-maintenance garden! The tall, upright stalks give the garden vertical interest without taking over, and they blend beautifully with other wildflowers and grasses. If you want an easy-to-grow plant that adds height, color, and a wildlife-friendly vibe, I highly recommend Santa Fe Maximilian Sunflower. It's brought so much charm and energy to my garden!"
Helianthus maximiliana is one of fall's showiest wildflowers. 'Santa Fe' is our superior cultivar selected for its incredible flowers, stunning foliage and mid-fall bloom time. The large golden-yellow flowers are tightly stacked on the top 3 to 4 feet of the stem, and the large deep green symmetrically arranged leaves make an attractive hedge many months before the plant comes into flowers. Grows in any soil including heavy clay. This is a very big, vigorous grower that spreads via underground roots. It should not be planted in the middle of flower beds as it eventually overtakes its neighbors. Instead, put it off to the side against a hot sunny wall, against a fence or other unused spot that has tougher growing conditions and poor soil. This is perfect for a low maintenance patch of color! (cutting propagated)
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