The Meadowp Buttercup is a native to the Netherlands and Belgium. It is also known as Tall Buttercup, Common Buttercup and Giant Buttercup. It is a native species that is very common in our country and in large parts of Europe in meadows, on roadsides, on dike slopes, along forest paths, and in hayfields. It is a member of the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), as are: Field Buttercup, Alpine Columbine, Alpine Anemone, Blue Monkshood, Wood Anemone, Yellow Anemone, Yellow Monkshood and Lady's Smock. The flowers are shiny golden yellow. This plant is loved by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It is also a nectar plant for various bees such as: the Ash Bee, Red Sand Bee, Red Mason Bee, Groove Bee, Feather-Footed Bee, Ranunculus Bee and Polder Mask Bee and butterflies such as: the Pale Geometer Moth, Pale November Geometer Moth, Autumn Geometer Moth, November Geometer Moth, Large Skipper, Black-Spotted Skipper and Morning Red.
Very suitable as an eye-catcher in the border, for growing in flower pots or containers and as a cut flower. Because this plant self-seeds very easily, it is also ideal for a spot in a wild or natural garden. This hardy perennial flowers in the first year after sowing. Remove dead flowers regularly to enjoy this beautiful and striking addition to your garden for even longer. Very popular with bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Please note: this plant is slightly poisonous! Not an evergreen plant. Hardy perennial. Height: 50 - 70 cm.
Outdoor sowing: March - May
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Germinationtemp.: 18 - 21°C
Sowing depth: shallow - ½ cm
Planting distance: 60 - 70 cm
Plant position: sun – half shadow
Flowering period: April – October
The Meadow Buttercup is best sown outdoors. It is a hardy perennial that can tolerate some cold. Sow outdoors or possibly outdoors under glass from March onwards, as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow in a sunny spot with some shade if necessary. The soil type doesn't matter, but the soil must be well-drained. Sow superficially and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil or press the seeds gently into the soil. Germination can take 7 - 14 days, depending on the temperature, weather and other conditions. Keep the temperature as even as possible and don't let it drop too much, especially at night. Thin the seedlings to about 60 - 70 cm as soon as they emerge. Keep the plants well moist and weed-free. Never let the plants dry out and water them sufficiently, especially during drought.
Fertilising isn't necessary and over-fertilising can cause the plants to droop. Because the Meadow Buttercup self-seeds easily, it is very suitable for use in a wild or natural garden. This plant can also be sown in situ in borders or meadows. The Meadow Buttercup flowers in the first year after sowing from April till October. Remove dead flowers regularly to prolong the flowering period. Please note: this plant is slightly toxic!
