Ranunculus flowers for Romantic moments

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Inspiration

19 March 2024

by Isabella

Today we are talking about Ranunculus… The Ranunculus flower is a real eye-catcher, even though it is not as famous as a rose or tulip, it is still a hidden gem that everyone should know about! The ranunculus is known for its full heads and layered petals, and they fit into all palettes and themes because of the many color choices.

The Origin and Meaning of Ranunculus

Ranunculus flowers originally come from the regions of the Eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia – countries like Greece, Turkey and Iran. Over time the love for ranunculus made its way to Italy as well, in Italy the climate and soil was perfect to grow ranunculus, especially in the Italian Riviera. The growers started loving the flower and that’s how it became so popular, over time they developed cultivation techniques to better the flower’s qualities such as its range of colors, size and the fullness of its petals.

Today, Italy is known for its high-quality ranunculus flowers, with certain areas of the country, like the region around San Remo, being famous for their production of these stunning flowers. There is also a special meaning behind these flowers.

As Valentine's Day approaches, a bouquet of Ranunculus becomes especially meaningful. One of the most common meanings of the ranunculus flowers is charm, with its delicate and full layered petals is the ranunculus flower the perfect gift to tell someone “I am charmed by you” … Isn’t that a cute V-Day message?

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Ranunculus colors and varieties

The Ranunculus flower is like a rainbow in the flower shop. It comes in so many colors! You can find them in bright red, sunny yellow, pretty pink, creamy white, and even cool orange and purple. Each color is super rich and looks like it's glowing. Also, there are lots of varieties of Ranunculus flowers. Some have big petals that make the flower look full and fluffy, while others have petals that are simple and tight. This means you can pick the right Ranunculus to make the flower arrangements look amazing, whether you want something fancy or something simple and sweet.

Ranunculus Romance

Romance is known for its perfect petals that are as thin as tissues, the shape is like ranunculus success but more delicate. Ranunculus Romance is all about depth and passion, they say this ranunculus’ petals speak the language of love. This variety of ranunculus is perfect for a wedding bouquet, offering a sweet and soft touch – especially the pink Maillane, peach Maritime or the offwhite Courchevel.

Ranunculus Butterfly

Personally, ranunculus butterfly is my favorite, these flowers are just SO cute! Ranunculus Butterfly is known for its airy, open petals, which differs itself from the other ranunculus varieties. They come in many colors, and the petals are smooth and shining. The open petals give these flowers an open and fairy-tale-like appearance, making them a favorite for creating romantic bouquets. The name "Ranunculus Butterfly" is given because the flower's petals look a lot like the soft, thin wings of a butterfly. The petals sometimes have two different colors on them, making them look even more like butterfly wings, which are also known for having pretty patterns and colors. This special look of the flower is what made people think of butterflies and name it "Ranunculus Butterfly.

Ranunculus Elegance

This variety of ranunculus really deserves its name because it looks so classy and pretty. This type of flower is called "Elegance", with lots of petals close together making a big, round flower. The colors of the petals are usually gentle and light, like soft pinks or creamy whites, which makes the flower look even more delicate. Ranunculus Elegance is like the perfect, fancy touch for flower shops that want to make special bouquets and flower arrangements.

Ranunculus Success

The variety Ranunculus Success really does well in living up to its name. This flower comes in many colors, is strong, tough and lasts well. You can really count on Ranunculus Success. The heads are big, have many petals and this variety even has its own varieties. Take Ranunculus Success Pon’s, they have the beauty of the successes and the ruffles that makes them special. Grower Parodi from San Remo sure known how to grow these pretty flowers, check them out and get some yourself!

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