Ranunculus 'Picotee Cafe' - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) is an upright, loose perennial that produces yellow flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Meadow buttercup is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ranunculus stevenii.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Meadow buttercup has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Ranunculus acris forms yellow flowers from June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cutting, cottage garden, pond edge, stream edge, woodland edge, natural garden