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Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'
sunflower Lemon Queen
Producing masses of large, lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers up to 15cm (6in) across from July to September, these radiant sunflowers are...
9cm pot
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Producing masses of large, lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers up to 15cm (6in) across from July to September, these radiant sunflowers are ideal for providing a splash of colour towards the back of a sunny border.
Ideal for the novice or young gardener, if gathered while still in bud the flowers of Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' will also make long-lasting, contemporary cut flowers.
Ideal for the novice or young gardener, if gathered while still in bud the flowers of Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' will also make long-lasting, contemporary cut flowers.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Helianthus Lemon Queen:
Whilst easy to grow, annual sunflowers in exposed situations may require staking or support. Water deeply but infrequently and feed sparingly to avoid prompting leaf growth over flowers. If you wish to harvest the seed, protect flower head with garden fleece to deter squirrels and birds, or cut the head and dry indoors.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Summer daisies
Late summer can be a lacklustre month in the garden, but there’s one group of plants that always shine now - and literally look as fresh as a daisy. With their bright ray petals in yellow, orange, pink, purple or white, daisies flag up their presence to p
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