meadow buttercup

How to Grow and Care for meadow buttercup

meadow buttercup · Ranunculus acris
Also known as: blister plant; blisterflower; blisterwort; butter cress; butter daisy; butter rose; common buttercup; common crowflower; common crowfoot; gold balls; gold knobs; gold knots; goldweed; horse gold; meadow crowfoot; meadow cup; meadow ranunculus; upright crowfoot; water milfoil; cuckooflower; yellow gowan

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing meadow buttercup

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water meadow buttercup?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for meadow buttercup?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for meadow buttercup?

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What Soil Is Best for meadow buttercup?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for meadow buttercup?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize meadow buttercup?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune meadow buttercup?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate meadow buttercup?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant meadow buttercup?

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How to Care for meadow buttercup in Winter?

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How to Plant meadow buttercup?

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot meadow buttercup?

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How to Harvest meadow buttercup?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of meadow buttercup

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About meadow buttercup

Attributes of meadow buttercup

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Ranunculus acris
Genus
Ranunculus
Family
Ranunculaceae
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