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Ranunculus, Persian Buttercup, Turban Buttercup, Persian Crowfoot 'Bloomingdale Lavender Shades'

Ranunculusasiaticus

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Ranunculus asiaticus by Kaelkitty
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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ranunculus (ra-NUN-ku-lus)
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Species
asiaticus (a-see-AT-ee-kus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Conway, South Carolina

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Kaelkitty
(Zone 10a) | April 2007 | positive

My favourite Ranunculus, this strain is shorter and stoughter than the average garden asiaticus, and it has much bigger flowers The co...Read More

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