About
Ranunculus flammula subsp. minimus is a compact, marginal aquatic perennial to 30 cm with upright, green, spear-shaped leaves tinged purple when young. Bright-yellow, cup-shaped flowers 1.5 cm across are produced from summer to autumn. A rewarding native aquatic for a shallow pond margin or stream edge.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Bogs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Native toBritish Isles
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in still or slow moving water with 0-5cm water over the crown. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring or late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails damage
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds