Ranunculus (Ranunculus)
Ranunculus Plant Features
The bright, peony-like flowers of ranunculus make a delightful addition to early-spring flower borders, containers, or bouquets. These cool-weather bulbs are treated as annuals in most of the country, but in select regions with cool, mild winters (such as Seattle), these bulbs will winter over and be perennial. Ranunculus is a sun lover that grows 6 to 12 inches tall and develops round, crepe-paper-like flowers in jewel-tone colors including yellow, orange, red, salmon, and purple. Because ranunculus thrives in cool weather, it's an excellent choice for pots and planters packed with other early-bird bloomers. Ranunculus is deer resistant. Hardy in cooler sections of zones 8-10.Ranunculus Questions?
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Ranunculus Growing Instructions
Plant ranunculus in a sunny spot in the early spring. It needs cool weather and rich, well-drained soil. Because ranunculus is a bulb it can't sit in wet soil or it will rot. For best results, treat ranunculus as an annual and buy new plants every spring.Ranunculus is not recommended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Sun
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Colors
Orange
Pink
Red
White
Yellow
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Special Features
Deer/rabbit resistant
Complement your Ranunculus
Sweet AlyssumSweet Alyssum makes an excellent partner for the bold blooms of Ranunculus.
Pansy
Plant a living Easter basket with Pansy and Ranunculus.
Dusty Miller
Dusty Miller can tolerate cool temperatures and looks wonderful interplanted with Ranunculus.
