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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |