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Ranunculus Bulbs - Purple Jean

A photographer's favorite, the soft lavender double blooms are also deer-resistant

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ranunculus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Corm

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 15 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Buttercup

COLOR

  • Purple

Oh Purple Jean! Such a lovely bloom with its paper thin layers of mauve and purple petals. Their sweet scent will delight you in the garden and inside when you collect cut flowers for a vase. These look wonderful when combined with white and yellow ranunculus. You'll fall in love with their rose-like petals and full blooms.

Note: In Zones 8–10, ranunculus are grown as perennials—plant in fall for spring blooms. In Zones 4–7, they are treated as cool-season annuals. Start corms indoors in late winter and transplant after nights stay above 30°F, or dry-store them and plant in spring after hard frosts.

  • • Also Known as Persian Buttercup
  • • Unique, Two-Toned Petals
  • • Prefers Full Sun

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 to 2 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Soaking

Planting Guide

View our Ranunculus Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Ranunculus Bulbs - Purple Jean FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Purple Jean Ranunculus?

    The bulbs for Purple Jean Ranunculus measure 5 to 7 cm in circumference.

    What is Purple Jean Ranunculus also known as?

    Purple Jean Ranunculus is also known as Persian Buttercup.

    Is Purple Jean Ranunculus resistant to animals or disease?

    Purple Jean Ranunculus is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Are ranunculus bulbs or corms?

    Ranunculus & Anemones are classified as corms.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Ranunculus Bulbs - Purple Jean

    I started them too late last year and only got a few blooms because the heat came in before they could grow bigger. Overwintered them in the pots (we had a mild winter. I moved them indoor if the temp is under 25F) and they are doing much better this year. They love the sun and cool temperatures, a combination not too easy to find here in 7b. But they are so pretty! Worth the work.

    Callie 5/5

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Purple Jean

    Wow! These are so beautiful! I sell flower bouquets and these are my favorite focal flower! Just gorgeous!

    Stephie M. 5/5 Verified

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