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fair maids of France [2]

Ranunculus aconitifolius

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ranunculus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: aconite buttercup, aconite-leaved buttercup, mountain crowfoot, fair maids of Kent

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to 60cm, with three-to five-lobed, dark, glossy green leaves up to 20cm long. In late spring to early summer produces tall, upright, branching stems with numerous, saucer-shaped, white flowers opening from red buds

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years