Theplant grows fairly quicklyand should blossom in the late spring to early summer.
Buttercup is toxic to humans and animals.
Water
It’s not necessary to soak the bulbs in water before planting to stimulate growth.
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Water the bulbs well upon planting, and then withhold water until growth appears to avoid rot.
A layer ofmulcharound the plants can help to keep the roots cool and extend their growing period.
Fertilizer
Mix somecompostor bulb fertilizer into the soil of the planting site before planting your corms.
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If growing in a container, fertilize the plants biweekly with a water-soluble fertilizer.
For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
The foliage will absorb sunlight and provide nutrients to feed the corm and produce flowers the following season.
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Division will give you new plants that replicate the parent plant.
To do so, cut the flowers off the plant when they begin to fade.
Note that seeds collected and grown from hybrid varieties will not come true to parent plants.
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Use containers with ample drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill a container with an all-purpose potting mix that drains well.
Water the corms well after planting and place the container where it will receive full sun.
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Keep in mind, however, that this often doesn’t work well.
If you have Persian buttercups in containers, bring them inside to a warm location for the winter.
These pests will feed on the leaves and render them splotchy, withered, and with a yellowish-brown color.
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Keep aphids away by spraying the plant with a mixture of water and mild dish soap in a bottle.
An organic pesticide can help alleviate problems with spider mites and leaf miners.
Diseases that can affect Persian buttercups includepowdery mildew, necrotic spot, rust, and tomato spotted wilt virus.
Further north, expect to see the blossoms in April.
How Long Does Persian Buttercup Bloom?
Individual flowers are long-lived and have a vase life of 7 to 10 days or more.
What Does Persian Buttercup Look and Smell Like?
Persian buttercups have rose-like flowers with tissue-thin petals above lush foliage with finely cut, fern-like leaves.
Its fragrance is a mix of citrus and rose.
How to Encourage More Blooms?
Deadheading Persian Buttercups
Deadheading (removing spent flowers) can promote additional blooming.
With proper care, most Persian buttercups can live for 10 years.
Dividing them often during that time can mean the offsets of the original plant last for decades.
These make great container plants.
Take care to give them ample water and plenty of proper light.
A sunny, south-facing window is best for these plants to thrive.
They need at least six hours of sunlight each day during the growing season.
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Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Buttercup.ASPCA.
