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Ranunculus asiaticus Pauline Violet - Persian Buttercup

Ranunculus asiaticus Pauline Violet
Persian Buttercup, Asian Buttercup

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Out of the 20 young plants planted in autumn as recommended, only one has flowered and it doesn't match the picture at all! It's not even a double ranunculus, but a single one! Very disappointed.

Nadine, 20/04/2022

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The Ranunculus Pauline Violet, an early flowering with a purplish violet colour.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to December
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Description

The Pauline Violet Buttercup is a early flowering perennial that is better suited for greenhouse cultivation. In May-June, each bulb produces up to 10 large cup-shaped flowers in a deep purple color. The flowers measure 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter.

Its deciduous foliage forms a rosette. The basal leaves measure 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) long. They are pale to dark green, with three deep lobes. At maturity, this Asian buttercup can reach a height of 40 cm (16in). Native to the eastern Mediterranean, it is a less hardy plant that can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

It is cultivated in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and even in pots on a terrace. It is an ornamental plant that is also used in bouquets for its longevity, approximately 3 weeks.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 4 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Ranunculus

Species

asiaticus

Cultivar

Pauline Violet

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Persian Buttercup, Asian Buttercup

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The Purple Pauline Buttercup thrives in partial shade as well as full sun. Place it in a light, humus-bearing and moist soil. Keep the bulbs in a dry and cool place to protect them from frost as they are not very hardy. Before planting, it is recommended to soak the bulbs for half a day. During planting, plant the bulbs in a mixture of equal parts garden soil, leaf compost and fairly coarse river sand.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to December

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 20 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing and moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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