Ranunculus creticus 0
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Ranunculaceae Subfamily: Ranunculoideae Tribe: Ranunculeae
Genus: Ranunculus
English name: Cretan buttercup
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 127971. Ranunculus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 1 pag. 279-371. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 1 pag. 146-197. ISBN
- The native and naturalised species of Peltocalathos and Ranunculus (Ranunculaceae: Ranunculeae) in southern Africa, Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. Bothalia 2013 Vol. 43(2) pag. 179-196. Address
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 1 pag. 279-371. ISBN
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 1 pag. 146-197. ISBN
- The native and naturalised species of Peltocalathos and Ranunculus (Ranunculaceae: Ranunculeae) in southern Africa, Manning, J.C. and Goldblatt, P. Bothalia 2013 Vol. 43(2) pag. 179-196. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until April
Ripe fruits in January
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until April
Ripe fruits in January
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
IMMEDIATE SPRING Sow the seeds at 3mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references for the genus
- Ranunculus asiaticus: From research to production, Beruto, M. and Martini, P. and Viglione, S. ISHA Acta Horticulturae 2019 Vol. 1237 pag. 117-128. DOI
- Seed germination theory and practice, Deno Norman C. 1993. Address
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 5cm Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix at 15cm distance. Plant in septembre.
Germination references for the genus
- Ranunculus asiaticus: From research to production, Beruto, M. and Martini, P. and Viglione, S. ISHA Acta Horticulturae 2019 Vol. 1237 pag. 117-128. DOI
- Seed germination theory and practice, Deno Norman C. 1993. Address
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 5cm Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix at 15cm distance. Plant in septembre.
Experiences in the garden
10-02-21A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Mediterranean Garden Society collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
16-02-21 Sown 100 seeds in a container 1L and germinated at 15-04-21 but the seedlings did not survive.
Protocol: Immediate Spring 3mm Sowing mix+Sand 50-59°F Damp substrate+Light