Seguier’s buttercup

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An alpine perennial to 20cm, forming a semi-evergreen cushion of deeply lobed, mid- to dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer produces solitary, cup-shaped, white flowers up to 2.5cm across on short, upright stems

Scientific classification

Species: Seguier’s buttercup (Ranunculus seguieri)
Genus: Ranunculus
Family: Ranunculaceae

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Alpine Rockery
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Seguier’s buttercup pictures

Distribution of Seguier’s buttercup

Distribution map

Alps

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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 Seguier’s buttercup

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Seguier’s buttercup care guide

Even mild soil moisture, reduce watering during hot summer rest
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even mild soil moisture, reduce watering during hot summer rest

Fertilizing

Light ranunculus tuber feed monthly before spring blooming time

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Growing

Suitable for a scree bed, cold frame or alpine house in sun or light shade. Requires well-drained, humus rich soil or compost such as an equal mix of loam, grit and leaf mould

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