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Ranunculus

Ranunculus Asiaticus

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Overview

Ranunculus asiaticus, commonly known as Persian Buttercup, boasts lush, fully double flowers with layered petals resembling tissue paper. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil. Blooming vibrantly in spring, they stand approximately 12-24 inches tall with a spread of 9-12 inches. With an array of colors from white to deep red, these hardy perennials are perfect for borders, containers, or cut flower gardens in USDA zones 8 through 11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 10–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — and space them about 6 to 8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and ventilation; perennial for full or half

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — at a depth of approximately 2 inches

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — deadheading is recommended; these hardy perennials are perfect for borders, image 159

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — perennial with pink and purple and red and white and yellow blooms; deeply lobed leaves providing a plush green, image 143

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border planting or as a vibrant container specimen; fully double flowers, image 107

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — and space them about 6 to 8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and ventilation; perennial for full or half, image 69

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — pink and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; or cut flower gardens in USDA zones 8 through 11

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — Remember to plant the claw-like tubers in fall or early spring; this plant demands well-draining soil and a site bathed in

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — making it an excellent choice for mid-border planting or as a vibrant container specimen; fully double flowers with layered

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — is a cherished perennial heralding the arrival of spring with its lush; with an array of colors from white to, image 104

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — is a cherished perennial heralding the arrival of spring with its lush; with an array of colors from white to deep red

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — this plant demands well-draining soil and a site bathed in full to partial sunlight

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — They pair exceptionally well with spring bulbs

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — deeply lobed leaves providing a plush green backdrop that accentuates its jewel-toned blossoms

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — They pair exceptionally well with spring bulbs; cup-shaped flowers that span 3 to 5 inches across and present a, image 64

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — They pair exceptionally well with spring bulbs; cup-shaped flowers that span 3 to 5 inches across and present a palette

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — Its sturdy stems are adorned with bright; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 10

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — cup-shaped flowers that span 3 to 5 inches across and present a palette ranging from creamy whites; they pair, image 157

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — cup-shaped flowers that span 3 to 5 inches across and present a palette ranging from creamy whites; they pair, image 61

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — They thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — these hardy perennials are perfect for borders; deadheading is recommended, image 102

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — commonly known as Persian Buttercup; blooming vibrantly in spring, they stand approximately 12-24 inches tall, image 169

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — fully double flowers with layered petals resembling tissue paper; making it an excellent choice for mid-border, image 98

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — is a cherished perennial heralding the arrival of spring with its lush; with an array of colors from white to, image 56

Ranunculus (Ranunculus Asiaticus) — pink and purple and red and white and yellow flowers in the garden; or cut flower gardens in USDA zones 8, image 166

Photographs by 13 contributors

Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Geoff McKay from Palmerston North, CC BY 2.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
Flocci Nivis, CC BY 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Linda from London, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Leif Stridvall, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
Jerzy Strzelecki, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Catarina Carvalho from Lisboa, Portugal, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ariel Manor, CC BY 2.5 · source
Nina Kerr, CC BY 4.0 · source

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