About
Ranunculus crenatus, the crenate buttercup, is a small alpine perennial producing rounded, crenate, glossy leaves and white, bowl-shaped flowers in spring. A rewarding plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Ranunculus are annuals, biennials and perennials with variable, often palmately lobed or dissected leaves and bowl-shaped, usually shiny-petalled flowers in yellow, white, orange or red. A diverse and widely cultivated genus for borders, meadows and water features.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.