Ranunculus - Buttercups

 

Ranunculus is a large genus of around 600 species in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, with a global distribution. The Latin name means little frog, which is a reference to their preference to moist soil. Most flower in spring or early summer, usually yellow flowers, but a few flower white or greenish flowers. They prefer sunny positions. 

 

• Ranunculus aconitifolius

  • ​'Flore Pleno'

• Ranunculus acris

  • 'Flore Pleno'​

• Ranunculus alpestris

• Ranunculus amplexicaulis

• Ranunculus parnassifolius

• Ranunculus platanifolius

• Ranunculus repens

  • 'Pleniflorus'​

Rhodiola - Stonecrops

 

Rhodiola is a genus in the family Crassulaceae, native to mountains and arctic regions in the northern hemisphere, the majority in China. One species is native to Iceland. (*)

 

• Rhodiola rosea *

Rodgersia

 

Rodgersia is a small genus in the Saxifragaceae family, all native to E-Asia. They are grown in gardens for their large, bronze coloured leaves, but flower rarely in Iceland. They grow in shady places along streams in their native habitats, so they need moist soil and semi-shade. 

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• Rodgersia aesculifolia

• Rodgersia podophylla