bulbous buttercup
Also known as: butter daisy; crowflower; St Andrew's turnip; St Anthony's turnip
A clump-forming perennial to 50cm with three-lobed, dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer produces finely branched stems with saucer-shaped, shiny, yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus)
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bulbous buttercup
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of bulbous buttercup
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bulbous buttercup care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds
Pests
Generally pest-free
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