Overview
Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') 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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family. It features deciduous, palmately lobed foliage and upright stems that bear individual, rounded yellow flowers composed of multiple petal-like sepals surrounding small nectar-producing petals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including clay and loam, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders, it flowers in spring and summer and is hardy to UK zone H7.
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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') 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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010')
- 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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010')?
Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') need?
Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') 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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') hardy in the UK?
Trollius x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010') 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 x cultorum Full Moon ('Mactro010')?
Division in spring.
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