Trollius chinensis
Chinese globeflower
A clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall, with dark green leaves divided into five lobes each of which is further lobed and toothed. In spring and early summer, erect stems bear solitary, shallowly bowl-shaped yellow flowers with spiky, erect orange-yellow inner petals
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Trollius are herbaceous perennials which form a clump of palmately lobed leaves, with erect stems bearing solitary, yellow, globose or bowl-shaped flowers composed of several petal-like sepals surrounding much-reduced nectar-bearing petals
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Russia to Far East
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, preferably heavy, moist soil that does not dry out, in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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