Ranunculus
Availability
Early Winter through till Early Spring
Origin
Native to Crete and South Western Asia. Common relatives include Anemone and Delphinium
Flower Care
These have a vase life of 3 to 7 days. To get the best out of them remove any leaves that may sit in water, recut the stems and place in fresh water with flower food.
General Info
The latin name derives from ‘rana’ meaning a little frog. This relates to the fact that many species of these grow in wet places. They come in gorgeous bright colours yellow, orange, red, pink and white. Ranunculus are also a member of the buttercup family and their other name is Persian buttercup.
