Ranunculus asiaticus (Pink Persian Buttercup) |
Fresh seeds of Ranunculus asiaticus (Persian Pink Buttercup).
Native to Southwestern Europe, North East Africa and South West Asia, growing to around 30 cm in height, producing very long-lasting, soft-pink flowers during spring to mid-summer.
A wonderful perennial with long-stalked, fern-like foliage, forming lovely bowl-shaped, soft-pink flowers, adorned with multiple layers of delicate petals, for around 6 weeks from April to June. The blooms attract bees and many other pollinating insects, being full of nectar and pollen.
Frost hardy to - 10°C.
A holder of the The RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), it is a plant that is adored by florists for its beautiful cut flowers lasting at least 1 week; adds brilliance to any flower border, Mediterranean-style garden, courtyard, gravel gardens or wildflower meadows.
Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.
✽ ❀ ✽ ❀ ✽ ❀ ✽ ❀ ✽
© Heartwood - supplying rare and unusual plants and seeds to the curious grower
GROWING DETAILS |
Genus: Ranunculus
Species: asiaticus
English name: Persian Buttercup
Plant type: Perennial
Eventual height: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring to mid-summer
Hardiness: - 10ºC
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Prefers a well-drained, fertile soil; water well during hotter months
Propagation methods: From seeds
GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS |
Ranunculus asiaticus (Pink) 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 5mm). Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 30-90 days onwards.
Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.
DELIVERY CHARGES |
FREE UK shipping on orders over £30
UK Mainland
All orders are sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48
£2.95 - £4.95 - depending on order size (incl. packaging / handling fee)
Europe
All orders are sent via Royal Mail International Airmail (Tracked & Signed)
£9.95 (incl. packaging / handling fee)
Rest of World
All orders are sent via Royal Mail International Airmail (Tracked & Signed)
£9.95 (including packaging & handling fee)
,"aggregateRating": { "@type": "AggregateRating", "ratingCount": 0, "ratingValue": 0 }