Trollius 'Lemon Queen' – Globeflower

Trollius 'Lemon Queen' is a beautiful and reliable hardy herbaceous perennial, prized for its elegant, globe-shaped, soft lemon-yellow flowers that appear from late spring into early summer. A member of the buttercup family, this clump-forming perennial brings a graceful charm to borders, bog gardens, pond margins and woodland edges. The rounded, bowl-shaped blooms sit above attractive mounds of deeply divided, dark green foliage, creating a striking display during the spring months.

Globeflowers are naturally found in damp meadows and stream sides, making them an excellent choice for moisture-retentive areas of the garden. 'Lemon Queen' is particularly valued for its paler, softer yellow tones compared to other Trollius varieties, lending a subtle elegance to planting schemes. It is a wonderful companion for other moisture-loving perennials such as Astilbe, Hostas, Iris sibirica and Primula.

This plant is supplied as a 17cm root-ball, ready for planting out in the garden.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Trollius × cultorum 'Lemon Queen'


• Common Names: Globeflower, Lemon Queen Globeflower


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Bog Gardens, Pond Margins, Woodland Edges, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: Soft Lemon-Yellow, Globe-Shaped Blooms


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Humus-Rich, Moisture-Retentive Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green, Deeply Divided Palmate Leaves

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade.


• Trollius thrives in consistently moist soil – avoid planting in dry or free-draining positions.


• Enrich the planting area with organic matter such as well-rotted compost to help retain moisture.


• Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season while the plant establishes.


• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a possible second flush of blooms later in the season.


• Divide established clumps every three to four years in autumn to maintain vigour.

Notes: This variety, 'Lemon Queen', features soft, pale lemon-yellow flowers that are lighter in tone than many other Globeflower cultivars, making it a versatile addition to a wide range of garden colour schemes.