PerennialsTrollius chinensis
Chinese Globeflower
The Chinese globeflower is an elegant moisture-loving perennial with open, bowl-shaped flowers in warm orange to yellow. The blooms appear in May and June above finely divided, palmate foliage. This plant thrives along pond margins and in moist borders.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Partial shade
- Water
- High
- Height
- 60–90 cm
- Spread
- 40–50 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 3–7
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- orange, yellow
- Wildlife value
- bees
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in partial shade in moist to wet, humus-rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist — drought is this plant's greatest enemy. Mulch with compost to reduce moisture loss. Apply a light feed in spring.
Pruning tips
Remove spent flowers to encourage possible re-flowering. Cut back dead foliage to the ground in late autumn. Divide every four years if flowering declines.
Good companions
PerennialsAstilbe × arendsii
False Spirea
False Spirea is an elegant shade plant with feathery plumes in pink, red, or white above deeply cut foliage. It blooms from June to August, and the plumes retain their ornamental value even when dried. Astilbe thrives in moist, shady spots where many other plants struggle.
PerennialsIris germanica
Bearded Iris
The bearded iris is a stately perennial with sword-shaped grey-green leaves and elegant, multi-coloured flowers. In May and June, striking blooms appear in purple, blue, or yellow, often with a characteristic 'beard' on the drooping petals. The plant is perfect for formal borders or along pathways.
PerennialsPrimula vulgaris
Common Primrose
The Common Primrose is one of the most beloved spring flowers, with soft, pale yellow blooms emerging from a compact leaf rosette. Flowering lasts from March to May and heralds the arrival of spring. The plant thrives best in a natural, partially shaded garden.