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HELIANTHUS 'Lemon Queen'
Commonly known as Perennial sunflower

Lemon yellow perennial sunflower.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Will need support in exposed areas. Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, powdery mildew, Sclerotinia -
Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
1.7m (5½ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Upright, bushy, branching perennial. Ovate, conspicuously veined, dark green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long. Produces flowers 8-12cm (3-4¾in) across
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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skin irritant
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptBack from the sea with more shelter
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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