Overview
Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Trollius, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered 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 yunnanensis orange-flowered is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Ranunculaceae family. Like other Trollius plants, it features palmately lobed foliage and upright stems, but this cultivar is distinguished by its orange flowers. These blooms are rounded or bowl-shaped, with multiple petal-like sepals surrounding small nectar-producing petals. Deciduous in nature, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Suitable for full sun to partial shade and a range of garden aspects, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders during spring and summer.
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 yunnanensis orange-flowered 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 yunnanensis orange-flowered
- 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 yunnanensis orange-flowered?
Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered need?
Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered 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 yunnanensis orange-flowered hardy in the UK?
Trollius yunnanensis orange-flowered 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 yunnanensis orange-flowered?
Division in spring.
More in the Trollius genus
- Trollius riederianus
- 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'