About
Ranunculus glacialis, the glacier crowfoot, is a small, tufted alpine perennial from the highest mountain habitats in Europe producing deeply lobed, fleshy leaves and white or pink-flushed flowers in summer. One of the highest-growing of all flowering plants � a specialist for a sunny, very well-drained alpine house or 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.