American Meadows Tecolote Ranunculus
Best elegant cut flowers for gardeners wanting long-lasting, deer-resistant spring blooms.
These rose-like blooms offer the kind of delicate, crêpe-paper texture that usually demands a professional florist. While they require a bit of attention regarding soil moisture and seasonal timing, the payoff is a stunning, long-lasting cut flower that brings an effortless, high-end elegance to any vase or garden bed.
$9.99
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American Meadows, Inc
Who it's for
- Floral designers seeking long-lasting, professional-grade cut flowers
- Gardeners wanting versatile, elegant blooms for any color scheme
- Homeowners desiring a high-yield, reliable spring garden display
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners unwilling to dig and store tubers annually
- Beginners seeking low-maintenance, plant-and-forget flower bulbs
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining, or waterlogged soil
Performance breakdown
Cut Flower Longevity
Stems hold up impressively well, lasting two weeks in a vase.
Visual Impact
Pristine, rose-like petals create a sophisticated, high-end aesthetic in gardens.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, saving you from constant garden monitoring.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to both container gardening and traditional landscape beds.
Climate Adaptability
Broad zone range makes these accessible for most home gardeners.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture management, demanding more attention than low-effort bulbs.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Ranunculus asiaticus
Mature Height
12-16 inches tall
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
Zone 1 through Zone 10
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Bulb Spacing
12 per sq ft
Soil Moisture
Average
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-10
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Bulb Quantity
12
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