lust at first sight - a Ranunculus

[mark smyth]

At todays AGS Ulster Group show I saw a Ranunculus I would like to add to the collection. It was R. illyricus and it was lust at first sight.

There were also a stunning R. parnassifolius shown by Bob Gordon with maybe 100 flowers on only a few stems. It is different compared to mine by its massive size and slightly hairy leaves. Mine finished weeks ago

[Lesley Cox]

Where are the photos Mark?

[mark smyth]

welllllll

[Lesley Cox]

Mmmmmmmm? You forgot your camera, didn't you?

[mark smyth]

You are correct. Although I only live about two miles away I didnt go home for the camera. R. illyricus looks like someone has painted each petal with varnish. The leaves below are very long and narrow. I'm hoping a forum member has a spare plant. 

Just realised I posted this in bulbs wanted

[Maggi Young]

I've moved it!

[Darren]

Is this it Mark?

In which case it is your lucky day and I can send some when it goes dormant (it has tubers like R millefoliatus and is likewise summer dormant so 'bulbs wanted' was not entirely the wrong place for it). Does well both in the garden and in the bulb frame here.

[mark smyth]

That's it. Thanks.

Did your R. psilostachys flower? Mine are looking good right now

[Darren]

The plants look happy Mark but I don't think they are going to flower this season.