Ranunculus 'White' (Persian buttercup)

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Ranunculus flowers look like paper rosettes, and each ‘claw’ can produce many stems. They’re a favourite of florists because the blooms open slowly and last well in arrangements.

Ranunculus 'White' produces crisp white, rose-like blooms on slender stems, creating a refined, romantic look in spring and early-summer borders. The blooms are especially prized for cutting and stay fresh in a vase.

Growing to around 25–35 cm, ranunculus forms low, ferny foliage and a steady succession of flowers in cool, bright conditions. Plant in groups for the fullest display and to make harvesting stems easy.

Soak the ‘claws’ for a few hours before planting, then set them in well-drained soil in full sun. In colder areas, start in pots in a frost-free place and plant out once conditions are mild.

Keep soil evenly moist while growth is active, but avoid waterlogging. Feeding every couple of weeks once buds form helps support a long flowering period.

Perfect for pots, borders and cutting gardens, ranunculus is a brilliant way to add high-end florist style at home. After flowering, let foliage die back naturally to recharge the tubers.

Botanical name Ranunculus asiaticus
Flower colour White
Bulb size 5/6
Established height 25–35 cm
Established spread 20 cm
Plant spacing 50+ tubers per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Half hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Pots, Borders, Cutting garden
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Ranunculus 'White' prefers full sun and free-draining soil. In colder or wetter gardens, pots or raised beds help prevent the tubers from sitting in winter wet.

How to Plant:

Soak the claws for 3–4 hours, then plant 5–8cm deep with the ‘fingers’ pointing down. Space 10–15cm apart. Start under cover in late winter or plant outside in spring once the soil is workable.

Aftercare:

Keep soil lightly moist during growth and feed fortnightly once buds appear. Pick stems regularly to encourage more flowers. After flowering, allow foliage to die back so tubers can recharge; lift and store in very wet or cold areas.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

£4.89

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