Sunshine Butter Cups
Ranunculus 'Sunshine'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Sunshine Butter Cups highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 8-11
Bright bundles of sunny yellow, the Sunshine Butter Cups (Ranunculus 'Sunshine') are exquisite spring blooms! Each corm erupts with several unassuming buds that soon explode into lavish and luxurious flowers that look like a cross between Peonies and Roses! Their petals unfurl in concentric layers upon layers of riveting and refined delicate, papery brilliant yellow petals.
Pollinators adore these blooms and you'll be delighted to watch fat bumblebees and honeybees, and butterflies squeeze themselves between the tightly packed layers! The clumps of mounding parsley-like green foliage are the perfect lacy foil for the lovely blooms.
Sunshine Butter Cups grow phenomenally in zones that don't freeze throughout USDA growing zones 8-11. If you're in a zone that does get frost, you can enjoy your Ranunculuses in containers as annual accents planted after the last frost or lifted before frost and stored like you would Canna or Elephant Ears.
Planting and Application:
Ranunculus liven up the borders along fence lines or as a mass planting, or in groupings. Once the blooms arrive, bees and butterflies appear to sip the nectar and provide you with plenty of cut flowers for decadent bouquet focal points!
Once the blooms arrive, bees and butterflies appear to sip the nectar and provide you with a long-lasting display throughout the late spring/summer weeks! Sunshine Buttercups brightens containers and planters or as filler in sunny window boxes!
- Bright Saturated Yellow Flowers Packed With Petals
- Long-Lasting Quality Cut Flowers
- Annual/Perennial, Houseplants & Containers
- Gorgeous Textured Foliage
- Rows, Specimens, Groupings, Drifts, Porch & Patio!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Be sure your Ranunculus receives full sun or partial sun and well-drained enriched soil. These spring corms hide once summer heat kicks in, so deadhead after the flowers fade. Later, trim the leaves down when they turn yellow. For best results, soak your corms for three to four hours in room-temperature water then plant them with the finger-like structures facing down about 6 inches in depth. Water them in well and mulch the soil surface.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture
- Hardy Warm Weather Perennial Corms
- Deadhead as Flowers Fade & Prune Down When Greenery Yellows
Sunshine Butter Cups will add the sunny cheer your garden needs this year! Order quality Ranunculus corms today at Nature Hills and we'll ship your order at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
