Red Ranunculus

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10002931

Move over red Roses, Red Ranunculus (Ranunculus (Red)) are the hottest cut flower to hit the scene. These gorgeous blooms will win over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to lay eyes on them. And because they're easy to grow and are wonderful perennials and annuals!

The Red Ranunculus looks like a cross between a Rose and a Peony but more petite! With an unbelievable number of petals and tight concentric layers, this flower offers the best of both worlds. Sweet, romantic and elegant the Red Ranunculus is growing in popularity among florists, amateur florists, and brides! In fact, all it takes is a handful of these for an impressive, unforgettable, and lavished bouquet.

To make them even more appealing, these breathtaking flowers that last for over a week once cut. As a Persian Buttercup Ranunculus, you can expect this plant to produce up to twelve blooms from the smallest tubers and up to thirty with bigger tubers. Other varieties only produce between one and three flowers per plant.

Planting and Application:

When it comes to caring for this exquisite plant, all you need to do is plant your Red Ranunculus corms in the fall and wait for spring to arrive. Use them as a single-color planting en masse or mix them with other Ranunculus varieties. Create groupings and drifts throughout the perennial and pollinator beds for a delightful display!

Once the blooms arrive, bees and butterflies appear to sip the nectar and provide you with plenty of cut flowers for gorgeous bouquet focal points! Hardy year-round in the ground throughout USDA growing zones 8 through 11 and are great houseplants and annual container accents for Northern gardeners! Ranunculus are also a romantic gift! They even make an excellent and showy container choice in areas that freeze in winter.

  • Deep Red Ruffled Blooms
  • Perennial in Warm Climates or Annual Accents
  • Annual/Perennial, Houseplants & Gifts
  • Gorgeous Textured Foliage
  • Rows, Specimens, Groupings, Drifts, Porch & Patio!
  • Great in Containers & Excellent Cut Flowers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Ranunculus prefer full sun or partial shade, and well-drained soil and can be used in a multitude of places in the garden. When it comes to caring for this exquisite plant, all you need to do is soak your corms for a few hours, then plant your Ranunculus with their tendrils down and water them in well. These spring blooms hide once summer heat kicks in, so deadhead after the flowers fade. Later, trim the leaves down when they turn yellow.

  • Full Sun & Partial Shade
  • Enriched Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate Moisture
  • Hardy Warm Weather Perennial Tubers
  • Deadhead as Flowers Fade & Prune Down When Greenery Yellows

Add a bit of romance and rapture to your spring with your own Red Ranunculuses. They're awaiting a date with your garden. Order yours now at NatureHills.com today! We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your area.

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Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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50 - 69.99 24.99
70 - 99.99 29.99
100 - 129.99 34.99
130 - 149.99 41.99
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Red Ranunculus Is Suited to Grow in Zones 8-11
Growing Zones 8-11
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Ranunculus (Red)
Type Annual
Mature Height 12 - 16 inches
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well Drained
Moisture Moderate
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Color Red
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Pruning Time After Foliage Yellows
Spacing 4 - 6 inches