Ranunculus Aviv 'Red' - Healthy Corms - Lustrous Vibrant Red Blooms

The stunning scarlet coloring of this Ranunculus Aviv 'Red' flower will dazzle your eyes!  Their rose-like blossoms have fine delicate tissue-thin petals that look to perfect to be real.  But they are real and they attract butterflies, bees and pollinators. Producing 8 - 10 exquisite Peony-shaped flowers per stem, she will bring your garden to the next level of exotic beauty.  Her flowers are 4 -5 inches across and make for the most amazing cut flowers.   

The corms can be planted in containers or in the garden so you can enjoy these beautiful blooms both indoors as cut flowers and outdoors in flower beds, borders and container plantings.  Ranunculus corms are winter hardy in growing zones 8-10, where temperatures do not fall below 25°F. Gardeners in these areas plant Ranunculus corms in fall for spring flowers.  In colder areas (Zones 4-7) Ranunculus should be planted in early spring for summer flowers.  

Ranunculus grow from corms that resemble little claws. Large corms contain more stored food energy than small corms and will give you a stronger plant with more flowers. Ruby Acorn carries 7+ cm ranunculus corms so you can enjoy the biggest, brightest blooms!

Ranunculus are cool weather plants that need lots of bright light each day. In most climates, they should be grown in full sun. In hot climates they may need some sun protection during the hottest part of the day.

For best results, plant Ranunculus corms in light, well-drained soil. Avoid soggy soil, as the corm and roots can rot. If you are growing Ranunculus in containers, use a high quality, soil-less growing mix and protect the bulbs from excessive moisture.

When Ranunculus corms are dormant, they are very hard and dry. You can help them sprout by soaking the corms in room temperature water immediately before planting. Soak them for 3-4 hours (no longer!). To prevent the soaking water from becoming stagnant, run a trickle of water from the faucet into the bowl.

After soaking, it's a good idea to pre-sprout the corms before planting them into the garden or into containers. Fill a seed tray with about 1" of damp growing mix. Position your pre-soaked corms closely together on top of the mix and cover them with about 1" of moist growing mix. Keep the tray in a dark cool place for 10 days at 50-60°F. When white roots are visible, the corms are ready to rock and roll!

In garden beds, plant the corms 5-8” apart and 2” deep with the claw side down. In containers, you may plant the corms as little as 6" apart, but no closer to avoid crowding.  1 plant per 8" pot, 2 per 12" pot and 3 in an 18" pot. Shallow depth is fine because Ranunculus don't have an extensive root system.

Ranunculus typically bloom approximately 90 days after planting. Once flowering begins, you can expect to get flowers for 4 to 6 weeks.  In good growing conditions, each ranunculus plant develops a large root ball. If you are growing Ranunculus in pots, be sure to allow plenty of space for the roots so the plants can reach their full potential.  Ranunculus are winter hardy in zones 8-10. To encourage the plants to come back a second year, make sure to plant them in very well drained soil.  In colder areas (zones 4-7) or where growing conditions for them are not ideal, Ranunculus are usually treated as annuals, with fresh corms planted each spring.

Store corms in a cool dry spot with good air circulation and low humidity.  Most bulbs can tolerate temperatures between 38 and 70 F.  You will want to protect them from heat, frost and strong sunlight.  Ideally, you should plant your corms right away for best results.  Healthy ones should be firm to the touch.

Bulbs hate "wet feet."  Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage or standing water.  Planting when the soil temperature is too warm is the primary cause of stunted blooms.    

We package our pretties carefully and ship them quickly from our greenhouse to you. They arrive safely, ready to plant and thrive in your garden!  Detailed planting instructions are included with each purchase.

Ruby Acorn is happy to offer Ranunculus Aviv 'Red' size 7+corms.    

Type: Perennial 

Growth:  12 - 16 Inches Tall 

Spacing:  6 Inches

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Corm Size:  7+ cm

Bloom: 
Early Spring (zones 8-11)
Summer (zones 4-7)

Plant:  In the fall (zones 8-11) or early spring (zones 4-7) using light well drained soil.   

Attracts:  Butterflies, Bees and Pollinators

Resists: Deer, Rabbits and Squirrels