How to Care for Hairy Buttercup Tips for Healthy Growth

The Hairy buttercup (Ranunculus sardous), also known as Sardinian buttercup, is a common wildflower that can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. It is an annual or biennial plant known for its bright yellow flowers and hairy stems.

Here's some information on its cultivation as a bare-root plant:

Characteristics- Family: Ranunculaceae- Flower: Bright yellow with multiple petals- Leaves: Hairy, divided into lobes- Growth: Herbaceous perennial

Why Hairy Buttercup is a Must-Have for Your Garden

1. Timing: Plant bare-root buttercups in early spring or fall when the ground is workable.2. Location: Choose a sunny or partially shaded area with well-drained soil.3. Soil Preparation: Loosen the soil and amend with organic matter if necessary.4. Planting Depth: Plant the crown of the bare-root just at or slightly below the soil surface.5. Spacing: Space plants about 6-12 inches apart to allow for growth.6. Watering: Water well after planting and keep the soil moist until the plant establishes.

Care and Maintenance- Watering: Regular watering, especially during dry periods.- Fertilizing: A light application of balanced fertilizer in the growing season can be beneficial.- Mulching: Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.- Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and cut back foliage after flowering to keep the plant tidy.

Hairy Buttercup A Vibrant Addition to Your Landscape

- Aesthetic: Adds bright, cheerful yellow flowers to the garden.- Ecological: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Perhaps best of all, The Hairy Buttercup Plant has natural pest-repellent properties. Mammalian herbivores avoid them, but critters (such as pets) that make the mistake of consuming the plant will only experience stomach discomfort and no lasting poisonous effects.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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