Learn How To Plant, Care and Grow Terrific Buttercups
Persian Buttercups, Turban Buttercups, Persian Crowfoots
Adored by florists and gardeners, Ranunculus asiaticus (Persian Buttercups) is a tuberous-rooted plant boasting brilliantly colored flowers adorned with multiple layers of delicate, crepe paper-thin petals. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean region in southwestern Asia and southwestern Europe (Crete, Karpathos and Rhodos) and northeastern Africa, Persian Buttercups produce masses of very long-lasting, single, double or frilled blossoms in a rainbow of gorgeous colors. Borne atop sturdy stems above a lush foliage mound of finely-cut, fernlike leaves, they bloom for about 6 weeks in early-mid summer in cold climates (planted in spring), or in early-mid spring in mild climates (planted in fall).
1. Choose The Right Corms
- Choose corms that are large, firm, and plump.
- The size of the corms is highly correlated to the number of flowers per plant. The larger the corm, the bigger the plant and more spectacular the flowers.
- A jumbo corm will produce up to 35 flowers while a number 1 corm will produce up to 20 flowers, a number 2 corm will produce up to 12 flowers and a number 3 corm will produce up to 7 flowers.
Guide Information
Plant Type | Bulbs |
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Plant Family | Ranunculus - Persian Buttercups |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Plant Type | Bulbs |
---|---|
Plant Family | Ranunculus - Persian Buttercups |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |