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| Plant Number: 1.451.200 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Ranunculus ficaria ‘Brazen Hussy’ |
| Common name : Celandine Buttercup |
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| This is a unique form of the Lesser Celandine, a buttercup native to Europe. Plants bloom in early to late spring, forming a gorgeous mound of purple-black foliage, contrasting beautifully with the small yellow buttercup flowers. Clumps spread steadily to form a good-sized patch in time. Since this goes completely dormant in summer, plan on combining with something that will fill in the gap, such as a Hosta. Tolerates summer heat and humidity. Clumps may be easily divided in the late summer or fall when they are dormant.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Edging
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Waterside
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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What others say about this plant...
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I am also enchanted with the charm of many Ranunculus ficaria cultivars. These early bloomers, which come in bronzy-foliaged forms like 'Brazen Hussy' and 'Brambling', fill cracks between my steps. The small bright-gold flowers look like tiny calendulas atop miniature water lily foliage.; Thomas Hobbs, The Jewel Box Garden |
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