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Ranunculus parnassiifolius (Parnassus buttercup)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ranunculus parnassiifolius
Other names
Parnassus buttercup, Parnassus-leaved buttercup
Genus
Ranunculus Ranunculus
Species
R. parnassiifolius - R. parnassiifolius is a rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with ovate, heart-shaped, to broadly lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and, in early summer, upright stems bearing cup-shaped, white flowers, usually turning pink with age.
Ranunculus parnassiifolius is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Pale-pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ranunculus parnassiifolius (Parnassus buttercup) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in sun. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, and grit in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ranunculus parnassiifolius
Other names
Parnassus buttercup, Parnassus-leaved buttercup
Genus
Ranunculus Ranunculus
Species
R. parnassiifolius - R. parnassiifolius is a rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with ovate, heart-shaped, to broadly lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and, in early summer, upright stems bearing cup-shaped, white flowers, usually turning pink with age.
Native to
Alps, Pyrenees, Spain
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ranunculus parnassiifolius (Parnassus buttercup) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in sun. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, and grit in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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