Overview
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helenium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helenium 'Lemon Queen' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, prairie planting, wildlife gardens and cut flowers.
About
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Helenium genus, known for its upright, bushy, clump-forming habit and simple leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and flowers from summer into autumn, producing prominent daisy-like flower heads. Suitable for flower borders, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, and as cut flowers, it prefers south, east, or west-facing aspects and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helenium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helenium 'Lemon Queen'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf spot, powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helenium 'Lemon Queen'?
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helenium 'Lemon Queen' need?
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helenium 'Lemon Queen' hardy in the UK?
Helenium 'Lemon Queen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Helenium 'Lemon Queen'?
Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring.
More in the Helenium genus
- Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'
- Helenium 'Sunshine'
- Helenium 'Tiny Dancer'
- Helenium autumnale 'All Gold'
- Helenium autumnale 'Coccineum-bruneum'
- Helenium autumnale 'Grandiflorum'
- Helenium 'Chesney'
- Helenium 'Gay-go-round'