Buttercups just never cease to fascinate people. The yellow sagebrush buttercups may be common, but it’s still stunning, looking like fluttering butterflies from afar.
But among its many varieties, we like the Persian buttercup flowers the most. They have a creamy texture and delightful concentric circle petals not present in other flowers.
There’s much more to learn about buttercups—the specific things that make them special. So in this basic guide, we’ll be going over its info, meanings, plant care, and suitable gifting occasions!
About Buttercup Flowers
Buttercup, aka crowfoot, belongs to the genus Ranunculus which has roughly 300 species of flowering plants, including spearwort plants and clematis (a garden-favorite climbing vine).
A tough perennial plant, buttercups can live for several years. They die during winter and come back in spring or summer. Its root structure can be fibrous (vein-like) or tuberous (thick and fleshy root).
Also, the five-petaled blossom can be found in many parts of the world with mild temperature climates, such as Asia, Australia, Europe, and Central and North America.
Buttercup Flower Meaning
Buttercups have represented children for a while, given their lovely yellow hue and daintiness. That’s how they got their meaning of happiness, youthfulness, friendship, and excitement.
Apart from yellow, they come in green, red, orange, and pink. The last three mentioned in this series have been artificially cultivated but are breathtaking.
And like most of the flowers we know of, each of the various buttercup colors expresses a unique meaning, as you can see below.
How do I grow and care for buttercups at home?
It’s relatively simple to plant and look after your buttercups at home. They thrive in USDA hardiness zones of 6 to 11 with cold temperatures ranging between -10℉ and 50℉.
We suggest growing attractive dwarf buttercups in potted containers, and European or Persian buttercups in garden beddings or borders for optimum results.
For them to produce beautiful flowers and healthy vigorous leaves, it would be best to put them in full sun.
Furthermore, Persian buttercups require periodic watering to stay fresh and hydrated. You’d have to apply a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks once the leaves emerge to keep the plant healthy.
Don’t forget to mulch around the plant (but not too closely) to help them retain moisture. This prevents it from drying up quickly in between waterings.
Lastly, you have to gently pluck off dead flowers and leaves to give way for new ones to grow. By doing so, the flowers can look neater and last longer.
When to give buttercup flowers as a gift?
As a gift, buttercup flowers can be given on various special occasions. You can give this bright glossy flower to your favorite nephew or niece, as it stands for playfulness, childhood innocence, and joy.
But you can also give buttercups to adults too!
For example, give purple ones on Mother’s Day to impart a feeling of respect and dignity. Red buttercups are perfect for a couple’s wedding day or for your spouse. They express dedicated and true love. Meanwhile, green is for wishing a friend success in their new venture.
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