Overview
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' is a perennial in the genus Ranunculus, part of the Ranunculaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. It is native to Europe.
About
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' is a perennial buttercup in the Ranunculaceae that produces glossy yellow flowers from April to June. Plants reach about 0.3 m and are best sited in full sun. It will grow in sandy, loamy or clay soils provided they remain moist but well-drained. All parts are toxic, so avoid planting where children or animals might ingest foliage or flowers.
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About the genus
Ranunculus is a large genus of about 1750 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Members of the genus are known as buttercups, spearworts and water crowfoots.
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In the garden
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' is a European perennial in the Ranunculaceae with compact stems topped by glossy yellow blooms between April and June. Native-to-Europe origins give it a straightforward seasonal rhythm: a spring display followed by the plant retreating from its flowering phase. Give a sunny, open spot and soil that holds moisture without waterlogging; the cultivar tolerates sandy, loamy and clay textures as long as drainage is reasonable. Keep soil evenly moist through the growing season to support flower production, and avoid heavy shade where flowering is reduced. Plants grow to roughly 0.3 m and fit where a low, spring-flowering presence is required. Because the whole plant is toxic, place it away from children's play areas and from livestock-accessible ground. Use Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' where a spring surge of yellow is needed at the front of a sunny border, in a wildflower-edge treatment or a measured naturalising patch. Expect a clear flush of glossy yellow blooms from April to June that sit a little above the foliage at about 0.3 m.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ranunculus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
Plant details
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Native to
- Europe
- Toxicity
- Toxic
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton'?
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' prefers full sun.
What soil does Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' need?
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' grow?
Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Ranunculus bulbosus 'F. M. Burton' toxic?
Toxic.