Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

A wonderful end of summer show-stopper, with a vigorous bushy habit and a fabulous display of colour. Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' has deeply veined dark green leaves and the stalks are topped by masses of pale yellow daisy-like flowers with darker yellow centres from the end of summer to mid autumn.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Clump forming, spreading perennial with upright flower stems.
  • Height: up to 180 cm (6 ft)
  • Spread: 120 cm (4 ft)

• Notes: Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' will benefit from staking in a windy garden. A more compact growth habit can be achieved by pinching out the growing shoots in June.