Trollius 'Lemon Supreme'

Trollius 'Lemon Supreme': Soft Citrus Bloom, Spring Majesty

Elegant and uplifting, Trollius 'Lemon Supreme' lights up the spring garden with delicate, buttery-yellow blooms held on sturdy, upright stems. Each globe-shaped flower opens to reveal a semi-double crown of petals with a soft, luminous sheen—offering a gentler take on the traditional globeflower’s bold colour. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it thrives in moist, cool soils and adds vertical interest and seasonal cheer to partially shaded borders and wetland edges.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Lemon-yellow
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Deep green, lobed, forming a tidy clump
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Lemon Supreme' is ideal for sunny to lightly shaded borders, bog gardens, and the edges of ponds or streams, where its refined form and gentle colour bring balance and brightness. Its upright blooms pair beautifully with low, mounding companions, while the foliage remains neat throughout the season. Deer resistant and pollinator-friendly, it offers understated elegance with strong garden performance.

Companion Plants: Pair Trollius 'Lemon Supreme' with the fine, cascading gold-blushed blades of Carex 'Gold Fountains', the soft blue blooms of Geranium 'Johnson’s Blue', and the nodding white flowers of Anemone sylvestris for a luminous, moisture-loving planting full of spring freshness and graceful movement.

Care Instructions: Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade. Ensure consistent moisture during dry periods. Deadhead to extend flowering and tidy spent foliage after blooming. Divide every few years in early spring or fall to refresh clumps and promote vigour.

History: A modern selection bred for soft colour and reliable habit, 'Lemon Supreme' is a cultivated form of Trollius ideal for gardeners seeking a more subtle, pastel-toned presence in damp, spring-focused plantings.

Final Thoughts: Graceful and glowing, Trollius 'Lemon Supreme' offers a breath of citrus-fresh colour in spring—bringing light, structure, and pollinator delight to cool, moist corners of the garden.