- Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen' is ideal for growing at the back of a sunny border, and makes an excellent cut flower
- It is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar-pollen-rich flowers and has seeds for birds
- It has been awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous, bushy, hardy perennial
- Flowers: Lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers July-September
- Height: 1.5-2.5m (5-8’)
- Spread0.5-1m (20’’-3’)
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, loam, chalk, clay
Caring for your plant:
- Sunflowers are hungry plants – enrich the soil before planting out with plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost, and water plants regularly
- You may need to stake plants in exposed gardens
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Cut back after flowering
