Trollius × cultorum 'Alabaster'
globeflower 'Alabaster'
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 60cm, with deeply divided basal leaves and long stems bearing very pale yellow, bowl-shaped flowers 5cm across in mid to late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back hard after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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