Fertilising a Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen'
To sustain the vibrant display and vigorous nature of Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen', a balanced fertilization strategy is essential. It is best to apply a granular, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears, providing a steady supply of nutrients throughout the peak growing season. A second application can be beneficial in early summer to support the plant during its flowering months of May and June, ensuring the blooms are as lustrous and abundant as possible.
Given its clump-forming and ascending growth habit, distributing the fertilizer evenly around the base, without direct contact with the foliage or stems, will prevent burns and ensure the nutrients are absorbed by the roots. Water the plant thoroughly after fertilizing to help distribute the nutrients into the soil. Regular feeding will help maintain the lush green foliage and fragrant yellow to orange flowers of this striking species.