Overview

Ficaria verna double red (d) is a spreading, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Ficaria, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with heart-shaped, glossy, dark green foliage. Ficaria verna double red (d) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover, woodland gardens and naturalistic planting.

About

Ficaria verna, commonly known as lesser celandine or pilewort, is a low-growing, hairless perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It has fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves and distinctive flowers with bright yellow, glossy petals.

About the genus

Ficaria is a small genus of several species of plants in the family Ranunculaceae, which were previously grouped with Ranunculus. The genus includes Ficaria verna, known as fig buttercup or lesser celandine, and related species. The name "Ficaria" is Classical Latin for fig.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ficaria

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North, East, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Ficaria verna double red (d) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Spreading, Clump-forming

Foliage

Heart-shaped, Glossy, Dark green

Suggested uses

Ground cover, Woodland gardens, Naturalistic planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ficaria verna double red (d)

Propagation

Division, Seed

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions