Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Reinette Red’

Ranunculus 'Reinette Red' produces bold clumps of serrated leaves and masses of perfect, pinky red, double buttons with pale green centres.

Ranunculus ‘Reinette Red’ produces bold clumps of serrated leaves that give rise to masses of perfect, pinky red, double buttons with pale green centres. Persian buttercups are tuberous rooted plants beloved by both gardeners and florists. In zones 8 and up, plant in protected locations in sun to part sun with a winter mulch. Avoid winter wet and overly hot spots. In colder climates, plant in pots in fall and protect above freezing until spring. Or plant in spring in the garden. Treat as an annual or lift tubers/store pots for the winter.

Common Name:  Persian Buttercup

Family:  Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)

Zone Hardiness:  8-10

Light:  Part Sun Full Sun

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  No

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Moist places in mountains, meadows, edges of ditches and streams.

Award:  AGM

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