Globeflower Plant Care
Trollius altissimus Crantz
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Trollius europaeus, the globeflower, is a perennial flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and is a protected species in Russia and Bulgaria.
Every 7–10 days
Part shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Globeflower?
Water Globeflower every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Globeflower Native To?
- Albania
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Globeflower?
Globeflower (Trollius altissimus) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Trollius genus. Globeflower is native to Europe and Western Asia. Globeflower is also known as Alpine Globeflower.
Globeflower displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Globeflower produces large, globular, bright yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Globeflower?
Trollius altissimus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Globeflower Need?
Globeflower thrives in part shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Globeflower Prefer?
Trollius altissimus grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Globeflower prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Globeflower?
Moist, fertile, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Globeflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Globeflower?
Feed Globeflower every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Globeflower?
Divide and repot every 3-4 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Globeflower?
Globeflower can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to asian globeflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Globeflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Globeflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Globeflower?
Globeflower is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Globeflower Need?
Globeflower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 7b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Globeflower is native to Europe and Western Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 7b
Keep exploring plants
Globeflower is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Trollius genus — compare its care with other Trollius species on PlantoScan.
Trollius is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.
Globeflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Trollius Species
Other Trollius species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Trollius altissimus Crantz, family Ranunculaceae (first published in Stirp. Austr. Fasc. 2: 123 (1763)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Globeflower, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 3a – 7b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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