Overview
Trollius 'Super Bowl' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trollius 'Super Bowl' 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 'Super Bowl' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar of the genus Trollius, known for its palmately lobed foliage and upright stems bearing distinctive bowl-shaped yellow flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including clay and loam, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. Flowering in spring and summer, it can be propagated by division in spring.
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 'Super Bowl' 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 'Super Bowl'
- 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 'Super Bowl'?
Trollius 'Super Bowl' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trollius 'Super Bowl' need?
Trollius 'Super Bowl' 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 'Super Bowl' hardy in the UK?
Trollius 'Super Bowl' 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 'Super Bowl'?
Division in spring.
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- Trollius 'Orange Triumph'
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