I don't know where these flowers have been all my life, but all of a sudden I see ranunculuses all over the place.
It sort of looks like a cross between a rose and a peony.
When I went to Anderson's (a local hardware/grocery store - strange concept, but it works for them) last week to see what they had in the gardening center, I almost fell over a display of them. I took it as a sign that I needed to buy one.
They had a variety of colors, but I opted for this one. It's got a little creamy and yellowness toward the center, but otherwise it's pretty much a pure virginal white. So I thought that since I am pure and virginal, the white would be the obvious choice.
I've planted it in my vintage stoneware planter. Which BTW, I love these things, but never see them at antique stores. They must have been something that was easily broken and therefore not a lot of them have made it into the 21st century.
Right now, it is on my back porch in front of the door that leads into the living room. I will probably plant it in the ground at some point, but it's still too cold right now to plant it. I think. I really should read up on this plant, now that I have fallen in love with it.
A byproduct of doing a photo shoot in my backyard is that there's always a dog or two interested in what you're doing. I can't tell you how many photos I have with dog butts and tails in them. Luckily, she's more into sniffing than eating.
Have you caught ranunculus fever yet? Any tips for a ranunculus rookie?
Linking with Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday.
Happier Than a Pig in Mud
They are beautiful flowers! I haven't grown them myself, so I'm no help. Gotta smile at the pup, I missed my chance one year when I would have had the perfect pic of The Brat sniffing a daffodil:@)
Kim K.
Gorgeous bloom. I'll be sharing this one with my green thumb hubby. We took my knee scooter to our local nursery and came home with pansies. It was a much needed outing.
Olive Cooper
Yours is gorgeous. My two are blooming different colors. One is creme and orange. The other is red and pink. It does not seem to be liking the ground where I planted them but I paid one dollar for them on clearance so if I kill them oh well. I have a blogger friend from the U.K. who I am finding out is an expert in flowers. She is Rosemary who comments on my blog. She will know about these I am sure.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
We had our youngest daughter's October wedding flowers all picked out and orange Ranunculus were to be the main flowers for the wedding party. It seems they are "out of season" in October which basically means "out of our price range". Orange tea roses were the next closest thing. Ranunculus are so beautiful I've even tried growing them, but I guess they don't like our weather. Very pretty and virginal just like you.
Pamela
This is my one cousin's very favourite flower! So i know all about this one and it is beautiful!
Tete
I have never had any of these but think I just might this year! Pretty. Looks like a mum leaf to me.
LOL- I have the same problem here. 60 photos to get 12 to post for all the nosy fur babies in them, and yeah, mostly butts.
Snooks
I have been seeing these flowers all over the internet on places like other blogs and pinterest. They are beautiful. I have not seen any at our local garden shop though. Don't even know if they can grow here. Non the less a stunning flower.
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JunqueMagnet
Every time I see your Shiba it reminds me how much I miss ours. He was simply the best dog ever! They truly are such a beautiful breed. Sniff, sniff...
Sweet Posy Dreams
I've always been curious about ranunculus. They are so pretty. I'll be interested to see how yours does.
Shabby chic Sandy
Oh yes--I have the fever! I bought one the day the store got them in (Fred Meyer) and now I want more. They are great for cut flowers!
Heather
Ranunculus are so pretty. I've never had good luck growing them, but I'm not a very good gardener! I'll be anxious to hear how your beautiful plant does!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
They really ARE lovely flowers! I love all of your photos, too!
NanaDiana
You know it is funny, Pam, but I don't think I ever even saw these flowers before hitting blogland. They are gorgeous...and I don't know a danged thing about them. xo Diana
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I bought them one spring and loved them, wished they would last longer. Maybe someone will give u a good tip!
Cindy
I feel in love with them this winter on pinterest. I just happened upon them at the garden center the other week when I went to pick up some tulips and I couldn't resist. I picked a gorgeous yellow because it's my mom's favorite color and she and I work in our flower beds together, and I also got a pinky-orange one. I can't wait to get them in the ground and see how they do.
Cindy
fell, not feel. oops 🙂
TARYTERRE
I too have seen them everywhere. But I did not know their name. Their shape is so lovely. Yours is very sweet on the porch. We have frost warnings here for the next few days and into next week, so no new blooms for me. ENJOY yours. take care. Thanks for sharing the name.
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I've never heard of them before, either, but they are suddenly all over blog land. I love white. It's a a very romantic Victorian sort of flower.
Ceekay- Thinkin of Home
I have never planted them before, but I do love them....keep us posted how they last!!
Polly
love 'em! I asked our florist to make my wedding bouquet out of them back in 2001, but the florist said it's hard to do them in a bouquet because the stems keep growing after they are cut! Interesting tidbit for ya!
Lottie
Beautiful flower! I've never seen one before!
awal.ny
I just love these flowers in pink and white. I only can find a few in the spring and that is it. I would love to have them in my gardens but I am not a good one for seeds. Have a wonderful Easter.
Pam of Eastlake Victorian
They are annuals, aren't they? I've never tried them, but pictures of them always draw my attention. Let us know how your do!