Annual

Height 6 – 8 feet

Sturdy plants produce an abundance of multiple fresh, bright, lemon yellow flowers with dark chocolate centers, up to 6 inches in diameter.

SOWINGPlant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past where plants are to remain. Sunflowers do not transplant very well. Plant in rows 24 inches apart and cover seed with inch of fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNINGWhen plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 18 inches apart in the rows or beds.

GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKSSunflowers require plenty of sunshine and moderate moisture. Keep blossoms picked for best results.

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.