Trollius Orange Crest (Globeflower)

Trollius 'Orange Crest' brings the color of fresh-squeezed orange juice straight into the garden. Large, dazzling yellowish-orange cups open on sturdy stems, each one decorated with a striking central cluster of darker tangerine petals that adds real depth and texture to the bloom. It's a compact, well-behaved variety, growing tidily above a mound of deeply divided, glossy dark green foliage, making it easy to tuck into borders, containers, or the edge of a pond without it taking over. A time-tested classic, 'Orange Crest' was first trialed at Britain's famous Wisley Gardens back in 1929 and has remained a favorite ever since. It brings a cheerful, buttercup-like charm to the late spring garden, and its compact size makes it especially versatile compared to some of the taller globeflower varieties.  

Why gardeners love it: 
Vivid yellow-orange blooms with a bold tangerine center
Compact, well-behaved growth habit, ideal for smaller spaces
Deer resistant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Excellent as a cut flower
A proven, long-standing variety with decades of garden pedigree  

Growing information
Height: 18-24 inches
Spread: 12-18 inches
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates)
Soil: Boggy or consistently moist, humus-rich soil
Hardiness: Perennial, hardy in zones 4-9  

'Orange Crest' craves cool, moist soil and does best with a bit of morning sun rather than blazing afternoon heat, so it's a natural fit for pond edges, rain gardens, or any consistently damp spot in the yard. Deadhead spent blooms to keep the display going strong, and once established, this variety forms a reliable, long-lived clump that returns year after year with very little fuss. Add a burst of citrus-bright color to the moist corners of your garden with Trollius 'Orange Crest', a compact, classic globeflower that's as easy to grow as it is eye-catching.