![]() ![]() This could be due to Buttercups being found mostly near water, much like frogs. The Latin name for the Buttercup, Ranunculus Repens, stands for ‘little frog’.Larger Areas: Use selective weed killer such as Westland Resolva Concentrate as it targets the weed, not the lawn. Small Areas: Glyphosate, applied sparingly with spray (be wary of overspray), sponge or paint brush. We thought we’d make it slightly easier and provide a bit of advice for small areas (where you may have the odd unsightly weed) and larger areas (where it’s an overgrown area, vastly populated by the overpowering little blighters). There are different weed killers available on the market today, it does just depend on how heavily affected your garden is. This weed can be hand weeded but like most of the culprits on this list the whole weed including the deeply established roots needs to be removed to have the best chance of it not returning. When do they flower?Īpril - August Treatment and Control Culturally This weed causes problems due to ability to spread quickly thanks to its long, deep roots that establish themselves from each of the leaf nodes. The most prominent time of year to come across this weed is at the start of spring and then between April and August. Due to its persistent creeping stems this weed can grow and spread quite fast if left uncontrolled. The leaflets can either be hairy or smooth and the tips are sharply toothed. It has 5 distinct, glossy yellow petals with the leaves being divided into three leaflets. The Creeping Buttercup, also known as Ranunculus Repens, is a very common perennial weed in the UK. ![]()
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