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Paeonia 'Red Sarah Bernhardt' is a handsome, traditional peony with indulgently full, double blooms in rich deep pink-red tones. It brings a wonderfully composed grandeur to the border, with lush mid-green foliage and a generous, clump-forming habit that looks elegant from spring onwards.
Planted in autumn as a bare root, this perennial settles in quietly and rewards patience—taking a couple of seasons to reach its best. In May through July, the flowers are superb for cutting: generous, romantic heads that sit beautifully in a vase and lend a classic note to arrangements.
- Ideal for: borders and the cutting garden
- Flowering: May–July
- Height: 80–100cm (with a spread of 60–90cm)
- Position: sheltered; full sun or partial sun
- Soil: moist but well-drained loam; any pH
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' is the sort of herbaceous peony that never goes out of fashion. From late spring into early summer, it produces generously double, rose-pink blooms with a gentle fragrance—sumptuous in the border, and utterly proper in a vase.
Plant bare roots in autumn and allow this clump-forming perennial time to settle; it rewards patience with increasingly impressive flowering over the years. Best in a sheltered spot with deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged.
- Flower: Double, rose pink, lightly fragrant
- Season of interest: May–June
- For: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens; charming beneath roses and shrubs
- Position: Full sun to partial sun, sheltered
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica is the sort of small bulb that earns its place by sheer refinement. Low, neat and quietly pretty, it sends up slender green leaves followed by dainty, star-shaped flowers—white with the faintest pale blue striping—just as the garden begins to wake in early spring.
Ideal for naturalising, it weaves beautifully through grass, beneath deciduous shrubs, or at the front of borders. It is equally charming in pots, where its fine detail can be enjoyed up close.
- Flower: Star-shaped, white with pale blue stripe
- Best for: Naturalising, rock gardens, containers, underplanting shrubs
- Season: Plant in autumn for spring display
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Aviv Picotee Orange’ is a decidedly elegant ranunculus, with neatly double blooms in glowing orange tones, each petal finished with a refined picotee edge. Compact and clump-forming, it brings a poised, jewel-like richness to spring pots and front-of-border planting, and it is equally at home in a cutting patch for small, luxurious bunches.
As a Half Hardy choice, it appreciates a sheltered position and moist but well-drained soil—perfect for those who enjoy a little extra finesse in their spring displays.
- Colour: Orange with picotee edging
- Flower shape: Double
- Best for: Cutting, Pots & Containers, Borders
- Position: Full-Sun, Partial Sun (sheltered)
- Supplied as: Corms (size 4/5)
Ranunculus ‘Aviv Picotee Pink’ is a rather refined choice for spring, with soft pink petals finished with a crisp picotee edge in white. Neat, romantic and wonderfully well-mannered in pots by the door, it also makes an elegant cut flower—perfect for bringing a little spring composure indoors.
Plant the corms in autumn for flowering from early spring into early summer, choosing a sheltered position and soil that drains beautifully. At 30–40cm tall, it sits neatly at the front of borders and in containers, where the blooms can be appreciated up close.
- Colour: Pink & White
- Flowering: March to June
- Height: 30–40cm
- Spread: 15–20cm
- Planting months: September to December
- Best in: Borders, pots & containers, and for cutting
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Elegance Bianco Striato’ brings a clean, tailored note to the spring garden: crisp white blooms neatly striped for a softly decorative, almost porcelain finish. Part of the refined Elegance Series, it sits beautifully in pots by the door, edges a border with quiet charm, and is a particularly smart choice for cutting.
Expect a compact, clump-forming habit with mid-green foliage and bowl-shaped flowers held at a pleasing height—ideal for mixing through cottage-style planting, or for a more formal palette of whites and creams.
- Colour: White with striped markings
- Flower form: Bowl-shaped
- Height: 30–40cm
- Spread: 15–20cm
- Position: Sheltered
- Best for: Borders, Containers, Cutting Garden
Ranunculus ‘Elegance Cioccolato’ is a notably refined choice for spring, offering richly toned, layered blooms with a beautifully tailored finish. The colour sits in a warm, rusted orange, deepening towards a burgundy-red centre—exactly the sort of nuanced shade that elevates borders, pots, and cutting beds with quiet sophistication.
Part of the Elegance Series, it makes a charming, clump-forming plant at a neat height, ideal for threading through the front of a mixed border or planting in generous drifts in containers. Cut a few stems for the house and you’ll find the palette works effortlessly with creams, soft pinks, and plum tones.
- Botanical name: Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Elegance Cioccolato’ (Elegance Series)
- Form: Double flowers
- Colour: Rust orange with deep burgundy/red centre
- Height: 30–40cm
- Spread: 15–25cm
- Ideal for: Borders, containers, cut flower garden
Ranunculus ‘Elegance Milka’ is a particularly refined choice for spring—bearing richly coloured, double purple blooms held above neat, mid-green foliage. It’s a beautiful option for pots and sheltered borders, and a dependable performer for cutting when you’d like something elegant and saturated in tone.
Plant in autumn and you can look forward to flowering from April through June, with tidy, clump-forming growth that sits comfortably in mixed containers or a well-drained bed.
- Colour: Purple
- Flower form: Double
- Ideal for: Pots & containers; cut flowers
- Season of interest: Spring flowering (April–June)
- Height & spread: 40–60cm x 20–30cm
Ranunculus ‘Elegance Pastello Mix’ is a beautifully judged pastel blend from the refined Italian Elegance® series. Expect generous, exquisitely double blooms in softly contrasting tones—ideal for bringing a calm, romantic note to spring pots, borders, and the cutting garden.
Best grown in a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, these corms reward a little care with armfuls of handsome flowers from early to late spring.
- Colour: pastel mix (Multi-Color)
- Flowering: March–June
- Height: 25–40cm
- Perfect for: pots & containers, borders, cut flower garden
Ranunculus 'Elegance Pastello Striato Mix' brings a quietly sumptuous air to spring planting schemes, with generous, rose-like blooms in a refined pastel mix. Each flower is lightly striped and delicately contrasted, creating a painterly effect that reads beautifully in pots and lends a polished touch to the cutting garden.
Part of the Italian Elegance® range, this selection is valued for sturdy stems and a neat, clump-forming habit—ideal for tucking into containers by the door or threading through the front of a border where the detail can be admired up close.
- Colour palette: pastel mix with subtle striping
- Flowering: March to June
- Height: 25–40cm
- Perfect for: pots & containers, borders, and cutting
Soft, pale rose-pink and beautifully composed, Ranunculus 'Elegance Rosa Chiaro' brings a couture finish to spring pots and early cutting beds. Each corm produces generously filled, double blooms held on sturdy stems above neat, mid‑green foliage—perfect for arranging, and equally handsome en masse in containers.
As a half hardy ranunculus, it appreciates a sheltered position and well‑drained soil. Plant in autumn for flowers from March through June, and enjoy a refined, romantic note that sits effortlessly with tulips, narcissi and delicate spring greens.
- Colour: Pale rose‑pink
- Flower form: Double
- Best for: Pots & containers; cut flowers
- Position: Full sun, sheltered
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Elegance Rosa Striato’ is a wonderfully refined choice for spring colour, with rose-pink blooms brushed and striped with deeper magenta. Part of the coveted Elegance Series, it brings a tailored, couture finish to pots, and a gracious lift to the front of borders.
Planted in autumn in a sheltered spot, these top-size corms produce clump-forming plants with mid-green foliage and beautifully bowl-shaped flowers—ideal for cutting when the buds are just beginning to loosen.
- Colour: Rose pink with magenta striping
- Flowering: March to June
- Height: 30–45cm
- Best for: Cutting, containers, beds & borders
Ranunculus ‘Mixed’ brings a painterly assortment of colours to late spring and summer planting, with richly layered, rose-like blooms held on neat, upright stems. Each mix is naturally variable, so the result feels bespoke—perfect for elegant pots and a generous cutting patch.
Plant the corms in a sheltered position with well-drained soil and keep evenly moist as growth begins. In return, you’ll enjoy a lively, couture-like display from June through August.
- Colour: Mixed shades (each blend varies)
- Best for: Pots & containers, cutting garden
- Position: Full sun or partial sun; sheltered
- Habit: Clump-forming, upright
For a touch of sun-warmed colour with a decidedly refined air, Ranunculus 'Orange' is a splendid choice. Its richly saturated blooms open in generous, layered rosettes—beautifully poised in pots and truly invaluable for cutting, where the colour lifts both simple and formal arrangements.
Plant the corms into a bright, sheltered position with sharp drainage. In colder spells, a little winter protection is well judged; this variety is Half Hardy and appreciates being kept safe from hard frosts.
- Colour: Orange blooms over mid-green foliage
- Best for: Pots & containers, and cutting
- Habit: Clump-forming, upright—neat and well-mannered in the border
Ranunculus 'Picotee Café' is a particularly refined ranunculus, celebrated for its richly toned, picotee-edged blooms in deep, coffee-and-caramel shades. Whether planted in smart pots by the door or woven through the front of a border, it brings a composed, curated look—and the stems are equally at home in a cut-flower arrangement.
For best results, choose a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil and steady moisture while in growth. In colder spells, protect from hard frosts, as this variety is Half Hardy.
- Ideal for: Borders, containers and the cut flower garden
- Colour: Burgundy red with warm orange-gold tones
- Flower form: Double
- Height: 40–60cm
