Overview
Trollius riederianus is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trollius riederianus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.
About
Trollius riederianus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Ranunculaceae family. Like other Trollius species, it features palmately lobed foliage and upright stems bearing individual yellow flowers with multiple petal-like sepals surrounding small nectar-producing petals. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including clay and loam, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and flowers in spring and summer, making it suitable for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders in full sun or partial shade.
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.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trollius
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Trollius riederianus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Bogs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trollius riederianus
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trollius riederianus?
Trollius riederianus prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trollius riederianus need?
Trollius riederianus grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Trollius riederianus hardy in the UK?
Trollius riederianus has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Trollius riederianus?
Division in spring.
More in the Trollius genus
- Trollius x cultorum 'Byrne's Giant'
- Trollius x cultorum 'Earliest of All'
- Trollius x cultorum 'Helios'
- Trollius x cultorum 'Orange Globe'
- Trollius x cultorum 'Prichard's Giant'
- Trollius 'Orange Triumph'
- Trollius 'Super Bowl'
- Trollius sinensisChinese globeflower