Trollius pumilus
dwarf globeflower
A compact tufted perennial to 25cm in height, forming a clump of glossy foliage, with bowl-shaped deep golen-yellow flowers 4cm across, usually flushed red or purple-crimson on the outside, in late spring and early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Himalaya & E Tibet
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable for a moist area or bog garden or for naturalizing in a damp meadow garden
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut stems back hard after first flush of flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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