Trollius ‘Cheddar’ – A Bright, Cheerful Splash of Colour for Spring and Summer Gardens
Trollius ‘Cheddar’ is a striking perennial that adds a burst of warm, golden-yellow blooms to your garden in late spring and early summer. Known for its large, buttercup-like flowers, ‘Cheddar’ offers a cheerful, vibrant presence in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or waterside plantings. The bold, rounded petals of the flowers create a glowing contrast against its lush green foliage, making it a perfect choice for adding both colour and texture to your garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, this variety is perfect for creating a sunny, inviting garden that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Why Grow Trollius ‘Cheddar’?
Vibrant Golden Flowers – The large, bright yellow blooms of ‘Cheddar’ resemble buttercups and bring a cheerful, sunshiny glow to your garden, adding a striking contrast against the surrounding greenery.
Long-Blooming – Flowers appear in late spring to early summer, providing a long-lasting pop of colour that lasts for several weeks, perfect for brightening up early season garden beds.
Pollinator-Friendly – The abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Compact & Robust – With a tidy, clumping growth habit, ‘Cheddar’ stays compact and well-behaved, making it a great choice for smaller spaces, mixed borders, or containers.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the, this variety thrives with minimal care, is resistant to pests and diseases, and tolerates a range of soil types and growing conditions.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in sunny or lightly shaded borders, cottage gardens, or near water features like ponds and streams.
Soil: Best in moist, well-drained soil but adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay or loamy soils.
Watering: Trollius ‘Cheddar’ prefers consistently moist soil, so water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the plant hydrated and blooming profusely.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance throughout the flowering season.
- Cut back the plant after flowering to refresh the foliage and keep the plant neat.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Trollius ‘Cheddar’ pairs beautifully with other spring and early-summer perennials like Aquilegia, Salvia, or Geranium, where its golden blooms create a radiant contrast to cooler-toned flowers. It also works well with grasses like Deschampsia or Festuca, adding a vibrant, flowing effect to your garden design. Perfect for creating a sunny, joyful display, this variety is an excellent choice for borders, wildflower meadows, or waterside plantings, where its bold colour and low-maintenance nature will brighten up any space. Whether combined with other colourful perennials or used as a stand-alone feature, Trollius ‘Cheddar’ is sure to bring both beauty and cheer to your garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.