Ficaria verna 'Sylvie' (French Ladies Series) (d)
lesser celandine 'Sylvie'
A compact, tuberous-rooted perennial with rosettes of broadly heart-shaped foliage flushed with dark purple, from late winter to early summer. Double, cream flowers, with grey flushing on the reverse, open from early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Grey Silver | Green Purple | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Purple | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ficaria is a relatively small genus of European herbs. It is closely related to buttercups (Ranunculus) and is sometimes included within that genus
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full or partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil. A good early source of pollen and nectar for insects, though plants can spread and have potential to become a nuisance if not controlled. See celandine cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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