Sunday 26 August 2012

Focus on Ranunculus

Finding the right flowers for your bouquet without the added complication of finding out what's in season and whether they come in your desired colour!

There are over 600 species of Ranunculus coming in various colours and sizes. Wikipedia says "They are mostly herbecious perennials with bright yellow or white flowers (if white, still with a yellow centre); some are annuals or biennials. A few species have orange or red flowers. There are usually five petals, but sometimes six, numerous, or none, as in R. auricomus. The petals are often highly lustrous, especially in yellow species. Buttercups usually flower in the spring, but flowers may be found throughout the summer, especially where the plants are growing as opportunistic colonisers, as in the case of garden weeds."





They are great for spring or winter weddings as they are in season at this time. If you're still unsure about the flowers you'd like in your bouquet, this chart may help you to get a head start.

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