Ranunculus acris 'Flore Pleno' (Double Meadow Buttercup)
Double Meadow Buttercup, Bachelor's Buttons, Double Upright Crowfoot, Gold Buttons, King's Knobs, Soldier's Buttons, Yellow Bachelor's Buttons
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
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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 |
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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.
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 |
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