focal · moderate · premium
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus · aka Persian buttercup
Ranunculus offer the layered, papery petals of a peony at half the size and in a wider colour range. Italian Cloni Success and Elegance strains lead the premium market — huge heads (up to 10 cm) on strong stems. Ranunculus perform best in the first three days of vase life; plan accordingly for events.
At a glance
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mediterranean, Middle East; commercially grown in Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Japan, California |
| Peak season | February, March, April, May |
| Availability | November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June |
| Stem length | 30–50 cm |
| Vase life | 5–7 days |
| Colors | white, cream, yellow, orange, peach, pink, coral, red, burgundy, purple, lavender |
| Price tier | premium |
Conditioning
Recut stems and place in shallow, clean water — deep water rots the hollow stem. Refresh water every 24 hours.
Care in the vase
- •Hollow stem — do not crush; do not stand in deep water
- •Sensitive to ethylene — keep away from fruit
- •Flowers open through their vase life; buy tight for maximum longevity
- •Italian Cloni cultivars are the premium tier — 50+ petals per head
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismcharm, attraction, radiance
Occasionswedding, spring events, engagement, bridal-shower
Substitutespeony, double tulip, garden rose
seasonalwedding-favoriteromantic
