Description
Helianthus can be tall, erect annuals, tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with coarse simple leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads.
‘Lemon Queen’ is a strong-growing perennial to 2m tall, with coarse, dark green foliage and light yellow flowers 5cm wide, with pale yellow ray florets about a dark yellow central disk. 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, gathered while still in bud they make long-lasting, contemporary cut flowers.Size 2L
Position: Full sun
Soil: Most soils will do!
Rate of growth: Moderately quick
Flowering period: Late summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Pot size: 2L
Eventual height and spread: 1.8m x 1m