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 70°F. 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.
