Ranunculus Double Picotee Buttercup Bulbs

Ranunculus Double Picotee buttercups grow to a charming height of 16 inches, delivering weeks of peony-like or rose-like blooms in early summer. These elegant flowers feature layers of papery petals in a gradient of white to soft blushing pink, accented by delicate picotee edges. With their prolific blooming habit, these buttercups fill gardens and vases with timeless beauty.

A Ranunculus asiaticus species, commonly called buttercups or Persian buttercups, Double Picotee is a hardy perennial in Zones 8-10. In colder regions, the corms can be lifted and stored for winter or grown as annuals. These flowers are most dramatic when planted in groups or masses, whether gracing garden beds, brightening containers, or enhancing small pots.

Double Picotee buttercups thrive in sunny to partially sunny spots with medium moist, well-draining soil. While full sun promotes the best blooms, they are adaptable to various conditions. Remove spent flowers promptly to encourage reblooming but allow the foliage to naturally die back before trimming. Resistant to deer, these charming flowers are both easy to grow and maintain.

Plant Double Picotee bulbs after all frost danger has passed, spacing the corms 4 inches apart and 3 inches deep, claws facing downward. Soak corms in lukewarm water overnight before planting to promote faster sprouting. After planting, water thoroughly and fertilize for vibrant growth.