Trollius chinensis (Globeflower)

Other names: Trollius ledebourii, Globe flower, Chinese globe flower

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Species

T. chinensis is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with mid- to dark green leaves divided into five broadly lance-shaped, sharply-toothed lobes. Erect, leafy, furrowed stems bear shallowly bowl-shaped, light yellow-orange flowers in summer.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

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Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.9 m	0.5 m	2-5 years
2 ft	1 ft	2-5 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.9 m

0.5 m

2-5 years

2 ft

1 ft

2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Clay
Loamy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
West
South
North

Exposure

Exposed
Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in deep, heavy, damp soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Fertilise to increase flowering.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Waterside, Bog garden

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

China, Russia

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Cut back hard after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through summer. Feed after cutting back.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in spring or as soon as ripe. May take two years to germinate.

Pests and diseases

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Monthly care advice

Divide and replant in spring

Apply balanced fertiliser in early summer

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Plant in moist or boggy soil

Cut back after flowering

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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Plants in this Genus (16)

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