Ranunculus — Bulbs

Ranunculus asiaticus

Full sun, moderate watering — hardy in most of the UK.

Photograph of Ranunculus — Wikimedia Commons via EOL

Sow: Sep
Plant out: Sep
Harvest: Apr
In flower: Apr, May, Jun

Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Difficulty: Demanding
Hardiness: H4
Season: spring
Height: 10–50 cm
Spacing: 50 cm
Pets: Toxic to pets
Bee friendly: Bee friendly

Growing notes

Grows to 0.1-0.5 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart. In flower Apr-Jun.

Toxic to pets

Ranunculus is harmful if eaten and its sap irritates the skin, in people and pets: it inflames the mouth, skin and stomach. Wear gloves when handling it and wash off any sap. If a person eats any or the skin reacts, get medical advice; if a pet chews it, contact a vet.

→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal