This order includes dried ranunculus corms. A corm is similar to a bulb in that it stores all the nutrients and energy that the plant needs to grow.
These exquisite, rose-like flowers of ranunculus are a staple in any flower shop or wedding bouquet. In regions with mild winters, buttercups can be planted in autumn for an early bloom in April. In colder regions, they can be planted in spring to ensure an early summer bloom.
The blossoms display layer upon layer of silky petals in bright colors.
The Ranunculus Romance™ series has been created by the Japanese breeder Aya Engei from AYA ENGEI Co., Ltd. It has very large flowers, sitting atop long and strong stems. It is known to have a good vase life.
Ranunculus Romance "Perigord" starts blooming with a black colored flower bud, but turns to very dark maroon when the flower opens. This variety has a somewhat smaller flower than other Romance™ varieties.
These corms should be planted in the fall for early spring blooms.
- Flowering period: January to April, depending on the location
- Crop time: 8 - 12 weeks growing, 10 weeks flowering (depends on location)
- Crop temperature: cold cultivation, free from frost
- Plants per m²: 16 (4 rows per bed)
- Average flower diameter: 4 cm
- Hardiness: not winter hardy and need to be planted in a place that is protected from frost and freezing temperatures
- Exposure: part sun, half-shade
- Soil: light, rich, well-drained
- pH: neutral
- Use: bedding, porches and patios, window boxes, lawn borders, cut flowers