Ranunculus asiaticus 'Cafe au Lait' Bare-root Bulbs | Rose-Like Blooms, 18-24in height, Cut Flower Quality

About This Plant

Ranunculus asiaticus 'Café au Lait' is a Persian buttercup variety prized for large, peony-style blooms in warm terracotta, bronze, copper, peach, gold, and soft orange. This herbaceous perennial bulb/corm produces upright clumping growth with 3–5 inch wide flowers, and blooms in spring to early summer. Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil support long-lasting flowers that are ideal for cut flowers and container plantings.

What You Will Receive

Bare-root ranunculus bulbs/corms of 'Café au Lait' suitable for producing florist-quality, long-lasting blooms. Planting details and exact quantity are determined by the seller's listing; follow standard ranunculus planting practices for best results.

• Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus 'Café au Lait'
• Common Name: Persian Buttercup
• Plant Type: Flowering Perennial Bulb/Corm
• Flower Color: Terracotta, Copper, Peach, Bronze, Gold
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Size: 3–5 inches wide
• Bloom Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Soil Needs: Well-drained fertile soil
• Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (lift in colder climates)
• Characteristics: Long-lasting blooms, cut flower favorite, pollinator friendly

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

Ideal for cut flower gardens, wedding flower gardens, cottage gardens, spring borders, patio containers, floral arrangements, pollinator gardens, and mass plantings.

🌱 Care Tips

• Soak corms for 3–4 hours before planting
• Plant claws downward 2–3 inches deep
• Prefers full sun and rich, well-draining soil
• Water regularly during active growth
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
• In colder zones, lift and store corms before winter frost