Pink Ranunculus Bulbs | Persian Buttercup Flowers

Layered Pink Flowers for Borders and Bouquets

Pink ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus), also called Persian buttercup, produces lush, rose-like flowers with layers of pink petals. Grow them in a sunny border, cutting bed, or well-drained patio container for an elegant seasonal display.

Plant a group where you can appreciate the intricate flowers up close, then cut a few stems for a vase on the table. Their soft pink color pairs naturally with other spring flowers and fresh green foliage.

What You Are Ordering

• Product: Pink ranunculus planting roots, commonly sold as bulbs; not seeds or flowering potted plants.
• Botanical name: Ranunculus asiaticus.
• Common name: Persian buttercup.
• Pack options: Choose 10, 25, or 100 planting roots. The size selector labels these packs as bulbs.
• Flower color: Pink; individual shades may vary. This listing is not for a multicolor assortment.
• Typical height: Approximately 18–24 inches, depending on growing conditions.

Planting Season and Location

Ranunculus prefers cool growing conditions and full sun. In mild-winter areas, fall planting may be suitable with appropriate protection. Colder regions generally use spring planting and protection from hard freezes. Bloom timing depends on planting season, climate, and weather.

Choose fertile, freely draining soil. Avoid locations that remain wet after rain, and use containers with drainage holes.

How to Plant

• Follow any preparation instructions supplied with your planting stock.
• Plant the claw-shaped roots approximately 2 inches deep, with the claws pointing down.
• Space approximately 4–6 inches apart.
• Water after planting to settle the soil, then avoid saturating inactive roots.
• Maintain even moisture during active growth without leaving the soil waterlogged.

Flowering and Aftercare

Remove spent blooms and cut stems for arrangements as desired. After flowering, leave green foliage intact so it can replenish the roots. Remove leaves only after they yellow and die back naturally.

Reduce watering during dormancy. In cold-winter areas, lift dormant planting roots and store them in a cool, dry, frost-free place, or grow as seasonal flowers. Winter survival and repeat flowering depend on climate, drainage, and care.

Ornamental Use Only

Do not eat planting roots or other plant parts. Ranunculus can be harmful if ingested, and its sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling if sensitive, and keep plants and planting stock away from children and pets.