Trollius ledebourii of gardens (Globe Flower)

About

Trollius ledebourii of gardens is a herbaceous perennial in the Ranunculaceae that bears the rounded, globe-like blooms associated with globeflowers. It flowers from May to July, typically in yellow, orange or lilac tones. The plant favours cool, damp, moisture-retaining soils such as heavy clay. Fresh foliage is poisonous to livestock and is normally left uneaten.

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 ledebourii of gardens belongs to the genus Trollius and sits in the Ranunculaceae alongside buttercups and their relatives. The group is native to cool temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest number of species in Asia, and garden plants retain that preference for temperate, moisture-retentive sites. Expect rounded, almost ball-shaped flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Give Trollius ledebourii of gardens a reliably damp spot in the garden; plants are at their best in heavy or moisture-retaining soils rather than free-draining, dry ground. Work in plenty of organic matter to improve structure and moisture-holding capacity, and apply a surface mulch to keep roots cool through warm spells. Avoid hot, exposed sites where soil dries quickly. In UK gardens it suits damp herbaceous borders, the edges of ponds and bog gardens or any part of the plot that stays cool and moist into summer. Plant it with other moisture-loving perennials that can tolerate a cool root run; the rounded blooms provide a concentrated display from May to July and hold their shape well in cool conditions.

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