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Ranunculus is a cool-season flowering plant known for its upright growth and finely divided foliage. It produces layered, rose-like blooms on slender stems during the growing season. This plant grows well in mild to cool climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Ranunculus establishes steadily and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting, where it provides seasonal color and structured growth.
Features
- Upright plant with finely divided foliage
- Produces layered, rose-like flowers
- Suitable for mild to cool growing conditions
- Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and containers
- Provides seasonal flowering and structured growth
Specifications
- Scientific name: Ranunculus asiaticus
- Common name (US): Ranunculus
- Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
- Growth habit: Upright, herbaceous perennial (grown as annual)
- USDA zones: 8–11 (grown as annual in cooler regions)
- Planting season: Fall to early spring
- Growing season: Late winter to spring
- Sowing Season: October to November, January to February
- Germination time and conditions: 14–21 days at 15–18°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature plant size: 30–45 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 15–20 cm between plants
