Ranunculus montanus 'Molten Gold'
buttercup 'Molten Gold'
A vigorous, low-growing perennial to 10cm high, forming a mat of glossy, lobed basal leaves. Short stems bear narrower leaves and are topped by saucer-shaped, shiny golden yellow flowers in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew
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