Lesser Spearwort | Ranunculus flammula
Long-flowering, floating blooms
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Enfield
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Lesser Spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
- Hundreds of golden yellow buttercup-like flowers on slender stalks floating above lanceolate leaves
- A native plant which flowers between June and September
- Plant in still or slow moving water at the margins of a pond of water garden, in wet boggy soils or water up to 22cm deep
- Low maintenance - no serious pests or diseases
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Poisonous if ingested, sap may irritate skin
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Lesser Spearwort is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Lesser Spearwort typically reaches a height of 30-45 cm with a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Lesser Spearwort grows well in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lesser Spearwort prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Lesser Spearwort flourishes in wet conditions and needs sufficient watering to keep the soil constantly waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Lesser Spearwort should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Ranunculus flammula is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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