NEW VARIETY
Butterfly Ranunculus Corms; Galatea- Pack of 5;
Apricot, shades of pale orange and yellow
WE are really into the warm shades of Butterfly for 2026. This brand new variety is a lovely pale orange, apricot with a yellow undertone. A lighter orange color than Galetea or Charis. The blooms are large doubles. Minerva is a very prolific bloomer with long stems. Butterfly blooms look delicate but last forever in a vase or bouquet. This variety is said to have outstanding vase life.
Pictures do not do these justice! These very hard to find Butterfly Ranunculus have a sheen and sparkle to their petals that doesn’t seem real. Delicate petals echo butterfly wings but are very resilient. A Florist and Flower Farmer favorite Ranunculus are a very long lasting cut flower.
Butterfly Ranunculus are going to be the ‘IT’ flower for 2026. We expect to see tons of event and wedding arrangements featuring all the shades.
*HHF Tip: Butterfly corms are large! Pre-sprouting can take longer than Amandine corms. Be Patient! We allow for 3-4 weeks additional Sprouting time before transplanting Romance and Butterfly ranunculus.
🌿 What Are Butterfly Ranunculus?
Butterfly Ranunculus are a tissue-cultured Japanese variety created by Aya Engel Co. They are known for their wildflower style spray stems, each carrying multiple blooms. The single, semi-double flowers and double blooms have a unique, almost iridescent quality, making them perfect for bouquets and event work.
🔍 How Are They Different?
Clone Ranunculus: Tissue Culture, Lab-propagated for large, uniform blooms and disease resistance.
Half-Clone Ranunculus: Hybrid between seed and clone for balanced vigor.
Success & Elegance Ranunculus: Clone and Seed grown Italian varieties bred for larger, fuller blooms.
Amandine Ranunculus: Seed-grown, cold-hardy and adaptable.
Butterfly Ranunculus: Tissue Culture, Multi-blooming stems, lightweight flowers, and a softer, more natural appearance.
🗓 Planting & Hardiness
Zones 7-10: Plant in fall for early spring blooms.
Zones 3-6: Plant in spring after the last frost.
Perennial in Zones 8-10; grown as an annual in colder regions
We are in zone 7 at HHF we plant in Fall and very early spring to maximize our season March-June
Fall Planting: We pre-sprout and plant corms outside October-November and protect with frost cloth through the winter.
Spring Planting: We start corms inside January - February and transplant as soon as the ground thaws.
Why are Butterfly Ranunculus so expensive?
Butterfly ranunculus corms are expensive because the tissue culture process is labor-intensive, low-yield and takes three years. Many varieties are patent protected limiting production. This produces disease-free, florist-grade flowers with large blooms and long stems well worth the premium pricing.
🌸 Bring a soft, romantic touch to your garden—plant Butterfly Ranunculus today!
