Delano White Persian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus 'Delano White'
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 White' Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus 'Delano White') 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. Bees visit the blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows up to 12 inches tall.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Snapdragon, and Wood forget-me-not.