Helianthus x laetiflorus | Lemon Queen Cut flower garden From 19th century anatomical charts

From 19th century anatomical charts to mid-century travel guides

A sheaf of flower pressing paper allows brides to press blooms from their bouquet and store them for posterity

The flowers are adored by bees and a treat to watch as they clamber inside to get the pollen from the stamens - they make a great bee hotel

they are also drought tolerant and even slugs

Bloodgrass looks fantastic as an edging plant or massed as a ground cover

Helianthus x laetiflorus | Lemon Queen Cut flower garden From 19th century anatomical chartsThis is just the plant to brighten up your late season garden. Helianthus Lemon Queen is a perennial sunflower. This lovely plant is both tall and upright and is clothed in luminous sprays of pale yellow flowers that are about 5cm in diameter. Flowering from late summer into autumn this plant will provide you with a spectacular floral display. Plants prefer fun sun in a well drained position but are not overly fussy about the soil and once established