Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian buttercup, is a species of buttercup (Ranunculus) native to the eastern Mediterranean region in southwestern Asia, southeastern Europe (Crete, Karpathos and Rhodes), and northeastern Africa.^[1]

It is a herbaceousperennial plant growing to 45 cm tall, with simple or branched stems. The basal leaves are three-lobed, with leaves higher on the stems more deeply divided; like the stems, they are downy or hairy. The flowers are 3–5 cm diameter, variably red to pink, yellow, or white, with one to several flowers on each stem.^[2]

It is a protected species in some jurisdictions, including Israel.

Cultivation and uses[edit]

The Pastel Ranunculus Mix blooms in spring with layers soft pink and white petals. A favorite cut flower with sturdy stems, long-lasting blooms are great in flowerpots, too. Pastel Ranunculus Mix Bulbs, Persian Buttercup High Country Gardens. Ranunculus asiaticus have brilliantly colored blooms with multiple layers of petals sitting atop thick and sturdy stems. These unique beauties can be treated as perennials or annuals and are perfect for beds, borders, or containers. Even more, these ranunculus for sale are excellent for the cutting garden. Ranunculus, or Persian buttercups, make beautiful spring cut flowers Ranunculus are frilly members of the buttercup family and have become a huge hit with cut-flower growers, because their petal-packed flowers are perfect for a spring vase. They’re easy to grow and their raisin-like tubers flower roughly 90 days after planting. Plant database entry for Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) with 50 images and 20 data details. Grown as annuals in all but the warmest zones, Ranunculus thrive in full-sun sites and can be lifted in fall and stored for replanting in spring in colder areas. Also known as Persian Buttercups, these charming flowers are very popular in bouquets.

Double-flowered forms, which are likely hybrids, are a popular ornamental plant in gardens, and widely used in floristry. Numerous cultivars have been selected, including 'Bloomingdale', 'Picotee', 'Pot Dwarf', and 'Superbissima'. The plants can tolerate light frost, but are not hardy at temperatures below -10 °C.^[2]

'Tecolote' and 'Bloomingdale' are examples of the double-flowered plants (not shown here). The single-flowered species form is not commercially cultivated on any significant scale. By contrast, the similar-looking Anemone coronaria is widely available in single-flower 'De Caen' hybrid forms. However, as with Ranunculus asiaticus, the species form, which also has red single flowers, is not commercially cultivated.

References[edit]

1. ^'Ranunculus asiaticus'. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 16 January 2018.
2. ^ ^abHuxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN0-333-47494-5.

External links[edit]

• Media related to Ranunculus asiaticus at Wikimedia Commons

How To Grow Persian Buttercups

Ranunculus is a genus of perennial or annual herbs in the Ranunculaceae family. The leaves are usually alternate and palmately lobed or divided. While the thimble-like, April-blooming, often shiny flowers are most commonly yellow, cultivars have been bred bearing many other colors such as orange, pink, red, and white. The flowers give way to a head of small, dry achenes; because of this, some species can be a bit weedy in disturbed areas. However, they are great pollinator plants and serve as food for hummingbirds. Consider using them for beds, borders, rock gardens, and fresh cut flowers.

Persian Buttercup Zone

These plants do best in full to PM sun. When planting, cover the tuberous roots 3 in. (7.5 cm) in soil and space 3-6 in. (8-15 cm) apart. Soak the tubers for 1 hour before planting or water well once planted. The foliage tends to die down in the summer.