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Oron Peri

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Ranunculus
« on: December 09, 2008, 10:30:20 AM »
Making some order in my photos today reminded me of  Ranunculus cadmicus ssp. cyprius, this marvelous plant that resamble more an Hepatica or Anemone in form.

I think it has an enormous potential to be a cold frame plant, it is about 10cm in size having very nice leaf color and shiny, waxy, yellow flowers.

[may be it is allready in commerce???]

It is common at high altitudes in the Troodos mountains and appear and bloom just days after snow melts.

There are many semi double, and double forms amongst the simple ones.

I suppose in my climate it will last a quarter of an hour but for all of you in colder climate it certainly worth a try.
It growes with Crocus cyprium.

« Last Edit: December 09, 2008, 11:04:12 AM by Oron Peri »
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2008, 10:48:02 AM »
That is a very nice plant. Do you grow it or did you see it on a plant holiday?
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2008, 10:50:43 AM »
Mark,

I dont grow it, Just took photos.
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2008, 10:54:59 AM »
Wonderfull flowers Oron !!!  :o
I wonder how long it will take before Mr Buttercup surfaces in awe...
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2008, 11:23:31 AM »
Are they small plants, Oron? Did you see them in Cyprus?
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2008, 11:36:48 AM »
Quote from: Luc Gilgemyn on December 09, 2008, 10:54:59 AM
Wonderfull flowers Oron !!!  :o
I wonder how long it will take before Mr Buttercup surfaces in awe...

NOT VERY LONG, LUC ... STILL IN AWE ...  :)
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2008, 12:34:54 PM »
Quote from: mark smyth on December 09, 2008, 11:23:31 AM
Are they small plants, Oron? Did you see them in Cyprus?

Yes Mark, about 10cm in height, took the photos in Cyprus, Mt Troodos 1900m, last February
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2008, 01:06:30 PM »
Quote from: ranunculus on December 09, 2008, 11:36:48 AM
Quote from: Luc Gilgemyn on December 09, 2008, 10:54:59 AM
Wonderfull flowers Oron !!!  :o
I wonder how long it will take before Mr Buttercup surfaces in awe...

NOT VERY LONG, LUC ... STILL IN AWE ...  :)

I knew you wouldn't let me down Cliff  ;D ;D ;D
But you agree it IS a beauty isn't it.  8)
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2008, 03:55:17 PM »
This is Ranunculus cadmicus ssp. cyprius in cultivation, flowering inside at the beginning of February.

Quote from: Oron Peri on December 09, 2008, 10:30:20 AM
I think it has an enormous potential to be a cold frame plant, it is about 10cm in size having very nice leaf color and shiny, waxy, yellow flowers.

Oron,
You are totally right, it is an unusual and beautiful Ranunculus species. I am not aware of a commercial source for this plant. The flowers last very long here in the north.
I never expected so fine doubles.

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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2008, 04:07:12 PM »
A super plant... and flowering so early in the year. I don't think I have ever seen it offered as a plant... has it been in the seedlists?
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2008, 04:47:37 PM »
Gerd

I'm happy to see that you grow it,
did you grow it from seeds?

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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2008, 04:58:49 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on December 09, 2008, 04:07:12 PM
A super plant... and flowering so early in the year. I don't think I have ever seen it offered as a plant... has it been in the seedlists?

Maggi, I never saw an offer.

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Gerd
I'm happy to see that you grow it,
did you grow it from seeds?

Oron,
I received this species from a friend - he only told me that the origin was Cyprus.

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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2008, 07:39:44 PM »
Is there any chanse it will survive outside in a colder climate??
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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2008, 08:32:35 PM »
Here's an interesting Ranunculus hybrid. Any guesses?

96120-0

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Re: Ranunculus
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2008, 08:44:46 PM »
One web site is listed seeds but he doesnt know if they are reliable or how old they are
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