HELIANTHUS X LEMON QUEEN / LEMON QUEEN SUNFLOWER

Helianthus × 'Lemon Queen' is a stunning hybrid sunflower that offers a striking display of soft, lemon-yellow petals surrounding a dark central disk. This perennial sunflower is known for its tall, upright growth, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and vibrant color to garden borders, wildflower meadows, or pollinator gardens. Its long bloom time and ability to attract bees, butterflies, and birds make it a valuable addition to any landscape.

Why Choose Helianthus × 'Lemon Queen'?

• Comparison: Unlike traditional sunflowers, which often have bright golden-yellow blooms, 'Lemon Queen' features a more delicate, pale yellow shade that provides a softer, yet equally vibrant, effect in the garden. Its taller stature and abundance of flowers make it an excellent focal point.
• Companions: Pairs beautifully with other late-blooming plants like asters, rudbeckia, or echinacea. The cheerful yellow blooms also complement ornamental grasses, dahlias, and late-season perennials.

Key Features:

• Soft Lemon-Yellow Flowers: The large, daisy-like blooms in a soft yellow color provide a refreshing and elegant touch to the garden, blooming from late summer to fall.
• Tall, Upright Growth: Typically reaching a height of 1.5 to 2 meters, 'Lemon Queen' adds vertical interest and acts as a striking backdrop to shorter plants in mixed borders.
• Long Bloom Time: The blooms appear from late summer into fall, providing an extended season of color.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, 'Lemon Queen' is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it ideal for water-wise and sustainable gardens.

Specifications:

• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.
• Height: 150–200 cm | Spread: 60–90 cm.
• Hardiness: Zone 4–9.

Add elegance and vertical height to your garden with Helianthus × 'Lemon Queen', a soft, vibrant sunflower that will brighten your landscape, support pollinators, and provide stunning late-season color.