Grow Your Own Cut Flowers

Ranunculus 'Pink' brings a softly romantic note to spring displays, with neatly layered, rose-like blooms in a refined pink palette. Compact and clump-forming, it sits beautifully in pots and containers, and is particularly handsome in the cutting garden—best gathered as the flowers begin to open for the longest vase life.

Plant the corms in autumn in a sheltered position, with moist, well-drained soil. A simple, elegant choice for curated spring colour and charming indoor arrangements.

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 '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

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 'White' is a wonderfully poised spring-flowering ranunculus, producing lush, rose-like blooms in a clean, flattering white. It lends a quietly luxurious touch to pots and borders alike, and is particularly valued for cutting—perfect for crisp, elegant arrangements at home.

For best results, plant in a bright, sheltered position with sharp drainage. As a half hardy corm, it appreciates protection from hard frost, especially in colder gardens or exposed sites.

Why we love it

• Refined white, double blooms with a beautifully full finish
• Excellent in containers and a favourite for cutting
• Ideal for a bright, sheltered spot with well-drained soil

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