Gardens Illustrated Magazine

RANUNCULUS

What Attractive, double-flowered Ranunculus asiaticus cultivars from the Italian Ranunculus Elegance Series that are prized as cut flowers. Common name is Persian buttercup.

Origins Series from Italy; species from southern Europe and southwest Asia.

Season From late spring to early summer when planted in November.

Size All of the cultivars featured range in height from 20-50cm and have a spread of 10-30cm.

Conditions Free-draining soil in a cool and bright position, avoiding excessive wet and cold conditions.

Hardy throughout most of the UK, but will need protection from cold winters. All of the cultivars featured have a hardiness rating

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