Ranunculus Bulbs - Black

BOTANICAL NAME

Ranunculus

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

• Clumping
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 12 to 15 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Buttercup

COLOR

• Black

These deep burgundy ranunculus bulbs make an unforgettable statement in vases, wedding bouquets, and boutonnieres. They grow to about 1 foot tall with delicate layers of paper-thin petals reminiscent of soft chiffon. They make an incredible focal point in flower beds—just make sure they're placed in sunny spots because they require full sun. When it's bloom time, you'll be so delighted with the romantic, almost gothic, results produced by our Black Ranunculus Bulbs.

Note: In Zones 8–10, ranunculus are grown as perennials—plant in fall for spring blooms. In Zones 4–7, they are treated as cool-season annuals. Start corms indoors in late winter and transplant after nights stay above 30°F, or dry-store them and plant in spring after hard frosts.

• • Also Known as Persian Buttercup
• • Striking, Almost-Black Blooms!
• • Prefers Full Sun

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

• Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 to 2 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

• Low

PLANT SPACING

• 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 8
• 9
• 10

SEED PREP

• Soaking