Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' (Globe Flower) — perennial

Overview

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' is a perennial in the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family. Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and moist garden areas.

About

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' is a perennial in the ranuncula family grown for its globe-shaped flowerheads. It flowers from May to July. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, rich, well-drained soil that is neutral to acidic and is rated H5 (hardy). Use it in borders, for cutting, or in other moist garden situations.

About the genus

Trollius is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants closely related to Ranunculus, in the family Ranunculaceae. The common name of some species is globeflower or globe flower. The generic name is derived from the Swiss-German word "Trollblume", meaning a rounded flower.

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In the garden

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' is a perennial member of the Ranunculaceae grown for rounded, globe-like blooms and steady summer display. Flowering runs from May to July, providing a concentrated period of interest through early to mid-summer. The cultivar belongs to the Trollius group commonly called globe flowers and is selected where a strong, rounded floral form is wanted. Site it in full sun to partial shade on moist, rich, well-drained ground with neutral to acidic pH. It favours consistent moisture rather than droughty conditions and carries an H5 hardiness rating, so it is considered hardy for UK gardens. Typical uses are mixed borders where soil stays damp, planting beside ponds or moisture-retentive beds, and cutting for summer arrangements. Flowers appear on stems suited to cutting, giving utility as well as form in the planting scheme.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trollius

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: moist, rich, well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, acidic
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, cut flowers, moist garden areas

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. Requires consistent moisture and benefits from mulching.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back foliage after flowering to tidy the plant.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation possible but less common.

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird'?

Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. Requires consistent moisture and benefits from mulching.

Where is the best place to plant Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird'?

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' prefers full sun and partial shade.

What soil does Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' need?

Trollius × cultorum 'Canary Bird' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including moist, rich and well-drained. It prefers neutral and acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.