{"product_id":"greater-spearwort-ranunculus-lingua","title":"Greater Spearwort (Ranunculus lingua) with floating  ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreater Spearwort (\u003cem\u003eRanunculus lingua\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, eye-catching \u003cstrong\u003eflowering marginal pond plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings bright colour and height to ponds and water gardens. Often called the \u003cstrong\u003eWater Buttercup\u003c\/strong\u003e, it produces masses of large, glossy \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow buttercup flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e through late spring and summer, held high above long, narrow, spear-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.2m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, Greater Spearwort is an excellent choice for adding a vertical accent to the edge of your pond. It can be grown in shallow water up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited to marginal shelves and boggy pond edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cheerful flowers are a magnet for \u003cstrong\u003ebees, hoverflies and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great addition to any wildlife-friendly water garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love Greater Spearwort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow buttercup flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as \u003cstrong\u003eWater Buttercup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTongue-leaved Crowfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period through \u003cstrong\u003elate spring and summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds height and structure, growing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.2m high\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive, upright, spear-shaped foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow in water approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–30cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for marginal pond areas and bog gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDies back in winter before re-emerging in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to grow Greater Spearwort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Spearwort is best suited to the \u003cstrong\u003emargins of ponds and water gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, either planted on a marginal shelf or in permanently moist, boggy soil around the pond edge. It grows happily with its crown submerged in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–30cm of water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best flowering display, choose a position in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it will also grow in \u003cstrong\u003epart shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Spearwort is a vigorous plant that spreads by creeping stems. To keep it neat and contained, we recommend growing it in a \u003cstrong\u003epond pot or aquatic planting basket\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is best suited to medium and larger ponds, and should not be planted in or near natural waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers for pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright, bowl-shaped flowers of Greater Spearwort open in succession over many weeks, providing a reliable source of nectar and pollen for \u003cstrong\u003ebees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pond that buzzes with life, combine Greater Spearwort with a variety of \u003cstrong\u003eflowering, floating, oxygenating and marginal pond plants\u003c\/strong\u003e to create layers of colour, cover and habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding height to your pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany pond plants sit low on the water, so tall marginals like Greater Spearwort are valuable for adding \u003cstrong\u003eheight and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its upright stems and long, narrow leaves soften pond edges and help blend the water into the surrounding garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it towards the back of a marginal shelf, or in a group, for a natural, established look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreater Spearwort through winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Spearwort is \u003cstrong\u003ecold tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e but will \u003cstrong\u003edie back during winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is completely normal and not a sign the plant has been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim away old growth once it browns off, and fresh new shoots will appear as temperatures rise in spring. Cutting back spent flower stems after flowering will also help keep the plant tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other members of the buttercup family, Greater Spearwort contains sap that can \u003cstrong\u003eirritate the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003eharmful if eaten\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend wearing gloves when trimming or dividing the plant, and keeping it away from pets that like to chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreater Spearwort Plant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial flowering marginal pond plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRanunculus lingua\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greater Spearwort, Water Buttercup, Tongue-leaved Crowfoot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe and western Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–1.2m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow buttercup flowers in late spring and summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–30cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and spreading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dies back, re-emerges in spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond margins, adding height, pollinator gardens, bog gardens and colourful water gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Greater Spearwort around your pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater Spearwort is a wonderful choice when you want to add \u003cstrong\u003ebold colour, height and life\u003c\/strong\u003e to your pond. 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