Delano Red Persian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus 'Delano Red'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Delano Red' Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Delano Red') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows up to 12 inches tall and blooms in spring and summer. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The flowers attract bees.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Wood forget-me-not, and Snapdragon.