Tecolote Gold Ranunculus
Experience the luxurious beauty of 'Tecolote Gold' Ranunculus, also known as Persian Buttercup. These cool-season flowers produce fully double, golden-orange blooms with saturated color, unfurling in late spring to early summer atop strong 24-inch stems. Their delicate appearance belies their resilience, making them excellent cut flowers that can last up to two weeks indoors when harvested in bud. Plant in spring for blooms across your garden, or in fall in warmer zones. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring consistent moisture during their growth period.
$9.99
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Category Rank
3096
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#3096 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Botanical Name
Ranunculus asiaticus
/ Ranunculus asiaticus
Who it's for
- Exceptional Golden Hue
- Premier Cut Flower
- High Bloom Vigor (Tecolote Strain)
Who should skip it
- Challenging Dormancy Requirements
- Limited Cold Hardiness
- Susceptibility to Rot
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Ranunculus asiaticus
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
18-24" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Soil Moisture
Average
Bulb Spacing
12 per sq ft
Available Zones
Zone 1 through Zone 10
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-10
Features
- Luxurious, layered golden-orange blooms
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Strong 24-inch stems
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Suitable for container planting
- Long bloom time
- Fern-like foliage
- Resilient and beautiful
What customers say
Customers enthusiastically praise the Tecolote Gold Ranunculus for its exceptional beauty and true gold coloration, yielding stunning, long-lasting cut flowers with robust size. The visual impact when successful is spectacular. However, a primary concern involves establishment challenges, with many reporting low germination and sprouting rates. This difficulty stems from the bulbs' sensitivity to precise moisture and drainage requirements; they easily rot or fail if conditions are not perfect. Gardeners who follow exact instructions, often using pre-sprouting methods, achieve outstanding results and excellent value. Overall, this variety offers high reward but demands careful handling and specific environmental control to realize its full golden potential.
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