Ranunculus asiaticus
Persian buttercup
R. asiaticus is a tuberous perennial with long-stalked, deeply lobed leaves. Branched flowering stems bear one to four single, cup-shaped, red, pink, yellow or white flowers with black centres in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Black Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ranunculus can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with rhizomes, tubers or spreading by runners. The leaves are variable but often palmately lobed or dissected and the flowers usually bowl-shaped
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Europe, SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires a dry, dormant period in summer; grows best in containers with a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit under unheated glass with good light and ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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