Red Mâche Buttercup Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) produces layers upon layers of richly colored blooms in deep shades of crimson, scarlet, cherry red, and velvety ruby. Resembling miniature peonies or perfectly sculpted roses, the densely petaled flowers create an unforgettable display in garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. The long-lasting blooms are highly prized by florists and gardeners for their elegant form, exceptional vase life, and vibrant color.
 
Blooming in spring, Red Mâche Buttercup produces sturdy stems topped with luxurious flowers that seem almost too perfect to be real. The lush blooms pair beautifully with pastel flowers for contrast or can be mass planted for a dramatic display of rich red color.
 
Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus
Sowing Temp: 50–60°F
Sowing Depth: Surface sow to 1/8 inch
Sprout Time: 14–30 days
 
Seeds require light for best germination and should be pressed lightly into the soil or covered very lightly. Keep soil consistently moist and provide cool temperatures during germination. Ranunculus seeds can be slow and somewhat irregular to germinate.
 
Plant Type: Tender perennial zones 8-11, the seeds will form into corms and will return each spring
Zones 4-7: Lift corms from the ground after foliage has browned and before freeze and store them in a cool, dark and dry place until after danger of frost, the following spring.

Height: 12–18 inches
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Sun: Full sun
 
Many people are used to growing Ranunculus from corms, but it can easily be grown from seed as well. 
 
This is for 20 seeds