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Trollius europaeus (Common European globeflower)
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1 hour care
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0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trollius europaeus
Other names
Common European globeflower, Globeflower, Common globeflower, Common golden ball, Gowan, Lapper gowan, Lopper gowan, Lockin gowan, Luckin gowan
Genus
Trollius Trollius
Species
T. europaeus - T. europaeus is a variable, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial bearing five-lobed leaves with deeply divided, wedge-shaped, toothed, dark green leaflets. Erect, leafy stems spherical, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Trollius europaeus is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
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 hard after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Trollius europaeus (Common European globeflower) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in deep, heavy, damp soil in full sun to partial shade, Do not allow to dry out. Fertilise to increase flowering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, 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 europaeus
Other names
Common European globeflower, Globeflower, Common globeflower, Common golden ball, Gowan, Lapper gowan, Lopper gowan, Lockin gowan, Luckin gowan
Genus
Trollius Trollius
Species
T. europaeus - T. europaeus is a variable, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial bearing five-lobed leaves with deeply divided, wedge-shaped, toothed, dark green leaflets. Erect, leafy stems spherical, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
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 hard after flowering to encourage a flush of new leaves to last through summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Trollius europaeus (Common European globeflower) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in deep, heavy, damp soil in full sun to partial shade, Do not allow to dry out. Fertilise to increase flowering.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, 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, Zone 4, Zone 3
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