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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Meadow buttercup, Ranunculus acris, bears pretty, yellow buttercups from April to October. Our tallest common buttercup, it can reach a height of 90cm.

Ranunculus acris 'Citrinus' is a striking cultivar, bearing beautiful sulphur yellow blooms, which catch and reflect the light on sunny days. It’s perfect for naturalising in long grass or boggy areas, the pond edge or along pathways.

Grow Ranunculus acris 'Citrinus' in moist soil in full sun. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms.

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Ranunculus ‘Citrinus’ and wildlife

Ranunculus ‘Citrinus’ is known for attracting bees and beneficial insects. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ranunculus ‘Citrinus’ poisonous?

Ranunculus ‘Citrinus’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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