Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

Eventual height & spread

Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

  • 3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
  • £34.99
  • available to order from spring
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  • 1 litre aquatic pot
  • £21.99
  • available to order from spring
  • 3 litre aquatic pot
  • £29.99
  • available to order from spring
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Depth of water: 15-22cm (6-9in)
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: May to June
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


This delicate water buttercup is a perfect marginal plant for still or slow-moving water. Slender red-tinted green stems are useful for softening the water's edge and in early summer the plant produces a profusion of small, yellow, buttercup-like flowers. Less invasive than greater spearwort, Ranunculus flammula is ideal for small ponds.


  • Garden care:
    Grow in boggy soil, still or slow moving water up to 15-22cm (6-9”) deep. Cut back after flowering. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring before the plant has flowered.
    • Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant

    Goes well with