Helianthus annuus. Lemon Queen is a wonderful, medium tall sunflower with brilliant light lemon yellow flowers that are typically 10-13cm (5-6″) wide. with chocolate brown centres. This sunflower develops numerous branches, and each bears multiple flowers. Grow some for cut flowers and enjoy the bright colour indoors. Lemon Queen grows to about 1.8-2m (6-7′) tall. Direct sow sunflower seeds in full sun in well drained soil once it warms up from April to June. Plant more seeds at three week intervals for a much longer bloom period. This sunflower begins flowering about 90 days after sowing.

Annual

A Dazzling Lemon Beauty for Your Gardens

Sunflower ‘Reine Citron’ ( Helianthus annuus ), offered by Semences OSC.

The ‘Lemon Queen’ Sunflower brightens up your outdoor spaces with its large, 15cm diameter lemon yellow flowers, adorned with a dark centre. Ideal for floral arrangements or as a focal point in your flowerbeds, this multi-branched sunflower offers generous flowering throughout the summer. With attractive foliage, it reaches up to 180cm in height, perfect for an elegant vertical touch in your gardens.

Plant height : 180 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 35 seeds
Companion plants : Cosmos, zinnias, lavateras
Enemy plants : None known
Suggested Uses : Cut flower
Plant Type : Annual

Cultivation method:

Easy to grow, Sunflower ‘Reine Citron’ thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Sow directly outdoors in late May, 6-12mm deep, spacing seeds 7.5-10cm apart. Once seedlings have emerged, thin or transplant to 30-45cm apart.

For an early start, start seeds 2-3 weeks before last frost indoors in peat pots or Jiffy 7s at 70F. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost. Water regularly and fertilize twice during the season with a 15-5-15 granular fertilizer or equivalent. Germination takes 5-10 days.

Bring a royal and luminous touch to your gardens with the Sunflower ‘Reine Citron’ , an ideal variety for lovers of spectacular and easy-to-grow flowers.