Bring life and brightness to your garden with Trollius Golden Queen Seeds, a premium flowering variety loved for its rich golden-orange, globe-shaped blooms. These striking flowers thrive in cooler climates, moist soils, and partially shaded areas—making them perfect for woodland gardens, water-edge plantings, and decorative borders.

Known for their long stems and repeated flowering, Golden Queen Trollius offers stunning visual impact throughout late spring and early summer. Their radiant color attracts pollinators and adds exceptional depth to mixed flower beds.

Key Features

• Produces bright golden-orange, semi-double blooms

• Strong, upright stems suitable for cut flowers

• Premium, high-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Thrives in moist, cool environments

• Long blooming period

• Ideal for borders, water gardens, and shaded planting areas

• Perfect for landscapers and home gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’
Plant Type: Perennial
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Golden Orange
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Mid Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Water Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Germination Time: 21–35 days
Germination Temperature: 55–65°F (cooler soil improves germination)
Growth Habit: Upright and clump-forming
Uses: Flower beds, shaded gardens, borders, streamside plantings
Special Notes: Protect plants from drought conditions; thrives best in cooler climates.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation

• Some Trollius seeds benefit from cold stratification.

• Refrigerate seeds for 3–4 weeks for improved germination.

2. Sowing Depth

• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.

3. Light & Temperature

• Keep temperatures cool (55–65°F).

• Provide filtered light or indirect sunlight.

4. Germination Period

• Germination may take 3–5 weeks; remain patient as this species germinates slowly.

5. Transplanting Outdoors

• Transplant after frost into moist, well-drained soil.

• Choose partially shaded spots for best flowering.

6. Watering & Maintenance

• Keep soil constantly moist but never waterlogged.

• Mulch to retain moisture.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

7. Seasonal Growth

• Blooms appear in late spring and continue through early summer.

• Plants form dense mounds and return annually in cooler zones.

Benefits

• Creates vibrant golden accents in gardens

• Excellent for cooler climates and shaded locations

• Attracts beneficial garden pollinators

• Beautiful addition to naturalistic and cottage gardens

• Long-lasting cut flowers for indoor arrangements