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Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
Ranunculaceae · perennial
A layered, rose-like spring flower with delicate petals and vivid colours.
SeasonSpring
ColoursPink, white, yellow, orange, red, burgundy
LightFull sun
Care levelModerate
Vase life7–10 days
Best forWeddings, romantic bouquets
A layered, rose-like spring flower with delicate petals and vivid colours.
About this flower
This Flower Diary entry is designed as a practical starting point. Flowering time, colour, vase life and growing behaviour can vary by cultivar, climate and handling.
Using it in arrangements
Consider the flower’s scale, form, season and colour alongside the rest of your arrangement. Local availability may differ from natural bloom season because commercial flowers can be greenhouse-grown or imported.
Botanical identity
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Native range / origin
- Mediterranean and southwest Asia
Growing & garden care
- Light
- Full sun
Floristry & cut-flower notes
- Vase life
- 7–10 days
- Best uses
- weddings, romantic bouquets
Meaning, gifting & culture
- Common meanings
- charm, attraction, radiance
- Gifting occasions
- wedding, romance, birthday