Ranunculus acris 'Flore Pleno' (d)
double meadow buttercup
An erect perennial forming a clump of palmately-lobed leaves and open panicles of rosette-like, double bright yellow flowers in early summer
Other common names
double upright crowfootgold buttons
see moreking's knobs
yellow bachelor's buttons
bachelor's buttons
soldier's buttons
Synonyms
Ranunculus acris 'Multiplex'Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds
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