Ranunculus acris Flore Pleno (Double Meadow Buttercup)
Award-winning Ranunculus acris ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double Meadow Buttercup) is an erect, clump-forming perennial bearing a profusion of rosette-like, tightly-double, golden yellow flowers. Blooming late spring to early summer, they rise on leafless flower stems above loose clumps of palmately-lobed leaves.
Award-winning Ranunculus acris 'Flore Pleno' (Double Meadow Buttercup) is an erect, clump-forming perennial bearing a profusion of rosette-like, tightly-double, golden yellow flowers. Blooming late spring to early summer, they rise on leafless flower stems above loose clumps of palmately-lobed leaves. Easy to grow, this Double Meadow Buttercup is perfect for adding a splash of bright color to moist borders or provide a luminous foil among perennials.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm). Does not self-sow.
- Thrives in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
- Perfect for beds and borders, cottage gardens.
- Propagate by division in autumn.
- Virtually pest-free. Watch for powdery mildews.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |