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Trollius acaulis (Dwarf globeflower)
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0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trollius acaulis
Other names
Dwarf globeflower
Genus
Trollius Trollius
Species
T. acaulis - T. acaulis is a compact, upright, herbaceous perennial with deeply divided, mid-green leaves and short, erect, leafy stems bearing single, five-petalled, bright orange-yellow flowers blooming as the leaves emerge in late spring.
Trollius acaulis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Upright
Flower
Yellow-orange in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Trollius acaulis (Dwarf globeflower) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil, preferably in full sun. Do not allow to dry out.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Trollius acaulis
Other names
Dwarf globeflower
Genus
Trollius Trollius
Species
T. acaulis - T. acaulis is a compact, upright, herbaceous perennial with deeply divided, mid-green leaves and short, erect, leafy stems bearing single, five-petalled, bright orange-yellow flowers blooming as the leaves emerge in late spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-orange in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Trollius acaulis (Dwarf globeflower) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moist soil, preferably in full sun. Do not allow to dry out.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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