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Ranunculus acris ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double Meadow Buttercup)

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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 Ranunculaceae
Genus Ranunculus
Common names Ranunculus, Gold Buttons, Buttercup
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"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Tecolote Sunset’ (Persian Buttercup)
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Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Tecolote Café’ (Persian Buttercup)
Ranunculus lyallii (Mount Cook Buttercup)
Ranunculus californicus (California Buttercup)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Ranunculus
Common names Ranunculus, Gold Buttons, Buttercup
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"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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
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