Trollius × cultorum 'Cheddar'
globeflower 'Taleggio'
An upright, clump-forming perennial, to around 60cm high, with deeply divided and toothed dark green leaves. Cup-shaped, semi-double, pale creamy yellow flowers are borne on upright stems in late spring to early summer
Synonyms
Trollius europaeus 'Cheddar'Trollius × cultorum 'Cheddar'
see moreTrollius 'Cheddar'
Trollius chinensis 'Cheddar'
Trollius × 'Taleggio'
Trollius × cultorum Cheddar
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Trollius are herbaceous perennials which form a clump of palmately lobed leaves, with erect stems bearing solitary, yellow, globose or bowl-shaped flowers composed of several petal-like sepals surrounding much-reduced nectar-bearing petals
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, preferably heavy, moist soil that does not dry out, in full sun or partial shade. Cut back hard after flowering and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser to encourage further blooms
Propagation
Propagate by division as new growth begins in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back hard after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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