Winter Buttercups
Brighten your early spring landscape with Winter Buttercups (Eranthis cilicica). These charming bulbs deliver a burst of golden-yellow petite blooms, signaling the arrival of warmer weather. Easy to grow, they thrive when planted in the fall in humus-rich, moist soil, benefiting from full sun to partial shade. Winter Buttercups are naturally deer resistant and will naturalize over time, making them a wonderful addition to woodland areas, borders, or under trees. Allow foliage to naturally die back after blooming to ensure regeneration for the following season. Sold per bag of 15 bulbs.
$13.49
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
3162
/ 3259
#3162 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Planting Time
Fall
/ Fall
Who it's for
- Provides Early Season Color
- Excellent Cut Flower Potential
- Reliable Cold Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Requires Specific Soil Drainage
- Mildly Toxic to Pets/Humans
- Short Bloom Window
Key Specs
Planting Time
Fall
Mature Height
3-4 inches tall
Growing Zones
2 through 8
Flower Bulb Size
4 cm
Planting Depth
3 inches deep
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Quantity
15 bulbs per bag
Toxicity
Poisonous if ingested
Features
- Delivers bright golden-yellow petite blooms
- Highly deer resistant
- Naturalizes and re-seeds over time
- Easy to grow for all skill levels
- Blooms very early in spring
- Thrives in humus-rich, moist soil
- Suitable for woodland areas and borders
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Winter Buttercups for delivering vibrant, early color when the garden is dormant. The core positive theme centers on the quality of the corms received, which often appear healthy and robust, leading to successful blooms. Reviewers frequently celebrate the intense colors that exceed expectations for a winter hardy variety. A secondary theme notes that performance can be inconsistent, with some experiencing varied germination dependent on local microclimate conditions. While successful plantings justify the cost due to the stunning early display, lower yields make the product feel expensive to some. Overall, this product offers high reward for gardeners seeking to extend their blooming season.
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