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Ranunculus asiaticus Pink-flowered - Persian Buttercup

Ranunculus asiaticus Pink
Persian Buttercup, Asian Buttercup

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Planted in the autumn, no sign in the spring. Very disappointed.

Christophe , 08/05/2024

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This buttercup is a small frost-tender perennial, offering in spring a profusion of very round, very full, double flowers in a delightful range of pink. Excellent in flower beds, it also grows very well in pots. Its flowers last for 3 weeks in a vase. To be grown in partial shade or in the sun, in moist, humus-rich soil.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to December
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Description

Intensely romantic, the pink-flowered Persian Buttercup, also known as Ranunculus asiaticus pink-flowered, offers watercolour-like flowering in spring. This small perennial bulb produces a profusion of very round, very full, double flowers in a delightful range of pink shades. With its intense youthfulness in flower beds, it also allows you to create stunning potted displays. Its inviting flowers last 3 weeks in a vase. Not very hardy, it is grown in partial shade or in the sun, in moist, humus-rich soil.

The Persian Buttercup, also known as Garden Buttercup, is a herbaceous perennial plant with tubers originating from the eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Crete), from the buttercup family, just like wild buttercups. The pink-flowered Buttercup, from which it originated, is a variety with spring flowering that is often grown under cover, in floristry, to accelerate the production of its magnificent corollas. In May-June, each bulb produces up to 10 large, very full cups, quite uniform, displaying different shades of pink. Bright pink, pale pink, flesh pink and mauve pink blend on the same plant, or on different individuals. These flowers measure between 3 and 5cm (1 and 2in) in diameter.

Its deciduous foliage develops in a rosette. The basal leaves measure 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) long. They are pale to dark green, and divided into three deep lobes. At maturity, this Asian buttercup can reach a height of 35cm (14in). It is a hardy plant that can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Its root is perennial, consisting of several small elongated tubers, grouped together in a vascular bundle, sometimes called "claw".

 

The pink-flowered Persian Buttercup can be grown in flower beds, borders, rockeries and even in pots on a terrace. It is a very ornamental plant that is also used in bouquets for its excellent durability. It can be combined in floral arrangements with old roses that resemble them, or even modern roses with perfect forms, in shades ranging from blue-mauve to garnet, passing through all shades of pink. By digging up the tubers in autumn, before the frost, this plant can be grown like a gladiolus.

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Ranunculus asiaticus Pink-flowered - Persian Buttercup (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 4 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Ranunculus

Species

asiaticus

Cultivar

Pink

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Persian Buttercup, Asian Buttercup

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference805421

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Planting and care

The Pink Buttercup thrives in partial shade as well as in full sun. Place it in a light, humus-rich and moist soil. In autumn, dig up the tubers and store them in a dry and cool place to protect them from frost as they are not very hardy. Before planting them, we recommend soaking the bulbs for half a day. During planting, plant the tubers in an equal mixture of garden soil, leaf compost and coarse river sand. It flowers 120 days after planting. Planting density: 16 to 20 bulbs per square metre.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to December
Planting depth 5 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 20 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, free-draining, fertile, humus-rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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