Ranunculus 'Cafe au Lait' Bareroot Bulbs | Peony-Style Spring Flowers for Cut Gardens

Add romantic, florist-quality blooms to your garden with Ranunculus 'Café au Lait', a stunning variety prized for its large, ruffled flowers in warm sunset-inspired shades of terracotta, bronze, copper, peach, gold, and soft orange. These lush, multi-petaled blooms resemble miniature peonies or garden roses and are a favorite for bouquets, wedding flowers, and cottage gardens.

With strong stems and long-lasting blooms, this ranunculus variety is perfect for cut flower gardens and spring borders. The elegant color variations make every bloom unique and highly sought after by floral designers and home gardeners alike.

Why Gardeners Love Ranunculus 'Café au Lait'

• Large peony-style blooms
• Unique terracotta and copper tones
• Excellent long-lasting cut flowers
• Ideal for containers and borders
• Attracts pollinators
• Florist favorite for bouquets and weddings
• Thrives in sunny garden spaces

Plant Details

• 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

Cut flower gardens
Wedding flower gardens
Cottage gardens
Spring borders
Patio containers
Floral arrangements
Pollinator gardens
Mass plantings

Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Tulips
• Anemones
• Snapdragons
• Lavender
• Foxglove
• Sweet Peas
• Delphinium

These companion plants create a romantic cottage-style garden with extended seasonal blooms.

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