Where to Buy Ranunculus Bulbs

Over the years, I have ordered plants and bulbs from hundreds of different sources across the country and the following are the ones that I love and highly recommend. You can find more information about each one of them below, plus a few wholesale-only businesses that we love.

Adelman Peony GardensOver the years, I’ve ordered hundreds of roots from this family-run operation in Oregon and have been thrilled with the quality and selection. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting their farm in Salem, and if you get the chance to visit during peak flower (mid-May through June), it’s well worth making the trip. If you want to learn how to grow peonies from the very best, be sure to get a copy of Carol Adelman’s book Peony: The Best Varieties for Your Garden. While you’re there, be sure to visit Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, which is in bloom at the same time and just right down the road.

Brent & Becky’s BulbsThis family-owned company in Gloucester, Virginia offers a great selection of fall- and spring-planted bulbs as well as a selection of perennial plants. Brent and Becky wrote a comprehensive book all about daffodils and one about tulips, which are my all-time favorite books on the subject.

The Flower HatOur friend Julio at The Flower Hat in Bozeman, Montana offers a nice selection of anemone and ranunculus corms specifically for cut flowers in quantities perfect for home gardeners each fall. He also carries tulip bulbs and dahlia tubers. You can sign up for his newsletter to be the first to know when they become available.

John ScheepersOne of the oldest bulb producers in the country, John Scheepers has a great selection of all types of bulbs, from tulips and narcissus to hard-to-find treasures. They also have great bulb collections grouped by color and their paper catalog is such a treat.

Leo Berbee Bulb Company This long-standing company in Ohio offers a nice collection of all types of bulbs for fall and spring planting. Bulbs are sold in larger quantities and are wholesale only, so you’ll need to have an account to shop with them. If you’re wanting larger quantities, they are a great place to go.

The Lily Garden Finding this source was one of the most exciting discoveries I made in 2024! This company located in Woodland, Washington, specializes in rare and hardy lilies. Owner Judith Freeman has been hybridizing lilies for more than 40 years and has curated the most incredible selection, many of which I’ve never seen before. In addition to all types of lilies, including Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, Orientpet, and Martagon, Judith and her partner Niels also offer a rainbow of fritillaria and crocosmia. They also have the ability to ship internationally.

Mid-America Garden I stumbled upon this plant-filled wonderland at the end of a long and winding road near Schreiner’s Iris Gardens the last time we were in Oregon. Owners Thomas Johnson and Kirk Hansen run two different businesses—Sebright Gardens, which offers shade-tolerant plants, and their iris nursery, Mid-America Garden. Their iris breeding field had the most beautiful colors and combinations I’ve ever seen before and I’m quite positive they offer the most beautiful irises in the world! If you’re in Oregon in May, it’s absolutely worth the visit. Be sure to check the Mid-America site for directions and instructions. I will definitely be going back this spring.

PHS Daffodils Jason Delaney is a daffodil and daylily breeder located in southern Illinois who has been hybridizing new cultivars since 1990. He maintains an incredible collection of 3,500 narcissus varieties and his offering rotates each year. So far, I’ve gotten more than 100 cultivars from Jason and I continue to add more each season. Bulbs for rare varieties are very expensive, but I’ve never been disappointed once I see them flower in April. If you’re sticking to a budget, check for his field line-outs, which are bulb crates filled with smaller, leftover bulbs, typically 30 individually bagged and labeled cultivars. He always sells out fast, so be sure to sign up for his newsletter to get up-to-date availability information.

RoozengaardeThis long-standing family-run operation is the largest tulip producer in the Skagit Valley with over 1,000 acres in production. During the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, you can visit their beautiful 3-acre display garden. They offer a nice selection of standard and novelty varieties in their mail-order shop.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens One of the oldest iris farms in the country, the Schreiner family has been cultivating 100 acres of irises for four generations. They are known for their vast section, personable customer service, and amazing quality. Their 10-acre display garden is one of the best I’ve seen, chock full of the most stunning bearded irises and glorious perennials you can imagine. It’s a true bucket list experience, one of those things you just need to see in your lifetime. If you get the chance, I highly recommend going—May is their peak flowering month and the perfect time to visit. While you’re there, be sure to visit Adelman Peony Gardens, which is in bloom at the same time and just down the road.

Bluebird Nursery I have been a loyal fan and customer of this wonderful mail-order wholesale nursery since my early days of flower farming. Located in Nebraska, Bluebird offers a massive selection (nearly 1,500 varieties!) of specialty perennials, native plants, herbs, and vines along with vernalized (cold-treated) biennials. One thing to note is that they only sell to the trade (you must have a business license to order), but if you’re looking for amazing plants in volume, they are worth reaching out to. They also have an awesome full-color print catalog that is filled with loads of helpful information. We sourced nearly all of the plants for our pollinator strip project from them.

Digging Dog Nursery This delightful retail and mail-order plant nursery located on California’s Mendocino Coast has been offering an array of perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees, and vines for the past 30 years. I’ve been incredibly impressed by their perennial selection that features both tried-and-true varieties and impossible-to-source treasures, including grasses and interesting textural elements like sanguisorba, thalictrum, and veronicastrum. If you love Piet Oudolf, you’ll find many of his favorite plants here.

Farmer Bailey Flower farmer Bailey Hale spent many years growing in Vermont and traveled the world in search of the best flower varieties for cutting. He started his custom plug brokerage, Farmer Bailey, with the goal of providing small- and medium-sized growers with the specialty varieties they were looking for. The company offers a tremendous variety of plugs and plants (including lisianthus, campanula, foxglove, pansies, and Iceland poppies to name a few) from multiple sources. To view all of the offerings, you’ll need to set up an account via the website, and while you’re there, be sure to read his helpful growing guides and cultural resources.

Geraniaceae This obscure little nursery started in 1983 is located in Marin County California, and they specialize in geraniums of all kinds, primarily rare and heirloom varieties. Their selection includes hardy perennial geraniums, scented geraniums grown for foliage (which I love using in arrangements), and an incredible array of other types. Because their availability varies greatly from week to week, their ordering system is a little bit different. To place an order, simply select the plants you’d like. When they arrive you’ll receive an invoice with the amount to pay, add the cost of postage on the outside of the box, and send the funds via PayPal.

Prairie Moon Nursery This Minnesota-based company has the largest native plant collection in the U.S. available to retail customers. They offer a wide range of wildflower and meadow seeds, along with potted and bare root plants that ship out in late summer and autumn. You can order small three-packs or 38- to 50-plug trays of single species. If you’re interested in starting a pollinator-friendly garden, they sell two different sizes of Potted Garden Kits that come with perennial plugs and a planting plan. Sunflower Steve told me about this amazing company, and I’m thrilled to now have a recommended source for native prairie plants.

Brushwood Nursery I only recently discovered this delightful family-owned mail-order nursery that specializes in clematis and other flowering vines. Located in Georgia, Brushwood has a fantastic selection of specialty varieties that I haven’t seen elsewhere, including many newer introductions from Europe.

Donahue’s Greenhouse Located in Faribault, Minnesota, this family-run business is one of the largest clematis growers in the country—they ship over 700,000 plants each year! Their mail-order website features a fantastic selection of different types, all organized by color. They sell their varieties in 3-in pots which makes them quite affordable and lightweight to ship. If you want to grow larger quantities, they also offer wholesale pricing. I’ve been continually impressed by Donahue’s quality and customer service and it’s no wonder they’ve been in business for more than 50 years.

Chrysanthemums

3 Porch Farm This Georgia-based flower farm owned by Mandy and Steve O’Shea does it all. They offer fresh-cut flowers grown on their farm and shipped nationwide during the spring and autumn months, they have a lovely offering of seeds, and have started selling chrysanthemum plants from their collection of heirloom varieties. One of the things I love most about 3 Porch Farm is Mandy and Steve’s commitment to sustainability in all aspects of their business. For example, all three of their delivery vehicles run on waste vegetable oil, and their house and farm are 100 percent solar-powered.

Goose Creek Gardens, Ltd. Goose Creek Gardens is a family-run flower farm located in Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. Their operation is a true family affair—Kate Dagnal helps run the business alongside her parents Margie and Mark, who started the farm 20 years ago. In addition to offering fresh cut flowers and dahlia tubers, they have recently expanded into rooted chrysanthemum cuttings and have a great selection of varieties you won’t find anywhere else. I met Kate at one of the very first workshops I taught in 2013 and it has been so much fun to watch her and her business grow over the years.

Harmony Harvest Farm Alongside their families, sisters Stephanie and Jessica run two fantastic businesses. Floral Genius, the only U.S. manufacturer of high-quality flower frogs and hairpin holders, has allowed countless floral designers to leave floral foam behind and embrace sustainable floral design. In addition to growing cut flowers on their farm, which they ship nationwide, these hysterical ladies are embarking on their next big adventure, offering hundreds of heirloom chrysanthemum cultivars to gardeners around the country. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to learn more.

King’s Mums Located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, King’s Mums specializes in heirloom chrysanthemums. Due to unprecedented demand for their offerings, you have to get on a waitlist to become a customer. Visit their website for more information.

Roses

The Antique Rose EmporiumThis long-standing Texas-based nursery has some of the best customer service around. They have a very unique offering that features more than 350 rare and hard-to-find antique varieties, including their Texas Pioneer rose series, which is a line of carefree, repeat-blooming varieties with an old-world quality.

Angel Gardens I have found some really special varieties from this Florida-based mail-order nursery and love visiting their website for the pictures alone. Angel Gardens offers more than 1,000 antique and modern roses and uses organic growing practices in their production.

Burlington Rose NurseryOwner Burling Leong maintains a large collection of rare and hard-to-find roses and has been one of my go-to sources when trying to track down rare, coveted varieties. To get a list of her most current availability list, email [email protected].

Christianson’s NurseryIf you live in western Washington, this family-run nursery has a tremendous selection of potted roses (including many heirloom and hard-to-find treasures) that go on sale in January. While they don’t ship their plants, if you’re within driving distance it’s well worth the trip, and be sure to visit in June to see their English-style rose garden in full bloom—it’s a sight to behold!

David Austin RosesIf you’ve grown roses for any length of time, chances are that you’ve fallen in love with the David Austin varieties, which are known for their old-fashioned-looking blooms that come in a wide range of soft colors and are generally repeat-blooming. I have been collecting David Austin roses for years and if you ever come across some of his older varieties, be sure to snatch them up because they are no longer being commercially propagated.

Freedom Gardens Peter Schneider is a rose collector, importer, and author who has maintained the Combined Rose List, a book of 17,000 different roses and where to find them, since 1992. If you’re looking for rare rose varieties, the book includes hundreds of mail-order sources from all over the world. You can purchase a copy for $34 on his website. Peter maintains a huge collection of very rare and hard-to-find roses and does custom propagation. I’m on the list for a number of treasures, including some impossible-to-find old David Austin varieties. I also discovered he offers a wide range of historic lilacs, too! My collection has grown by leaps and bounds thanks to Peter and his preservation efforts.

The Friends of Vintage Roses This Sebastopol, California-based nonprofit maintains one of the largest private collections of roses in the world and was originally started by Gregg Lowery and Philip Robinson. Each year, they propagate thousands of cuttings that are sent to curators, collectors, and public gardens devoted to preserving these special plants. Twice yearly they offer the extra plants from their propagation efforts for sale to the public (local pickup only). You can find the availability list on their website. You can read a full interview with Gregg Lowery here.

Grace Rose Farm Gracelinda Poulson started growing roses in 2015 to honor her late grandmother. Not long after she was inundated with requests to ship her coveted varieties to designers all over the country. Now, in addition to shipping fresh-cut roses, California-based Grace Rose Farm offers an amazing selection of both potted and bareroot rose plants. Gracelinda has been working closely with European breeders to introduce some really special varieties to gardeners here in the States, which is super exciting!

Greenmantle NurseryThis California-based nursery has assembled a comprehensive collection of own root rare and old rose varieties that they have gathered from around the world. If you’re looking for something special, be sure to check their Rose Master List, which includes so many rare treasures. Roses from Greenmantle Nursery must be reserved with a deposit made in advance and their shipping season is January through May. It’s important to note that they only communicate through the mail or by telephone.

Heirloom RosesThis rose nursery in Oregon has a nice selection of varieties grown on their own roots, including many David Austins, historic roses, hybrid musks, and everything in between.

High Country RosesThis Colorado-based nursery has an amazing selection of own root roses. Their collection features old garden roses, cold-tolerant varieties, and modern varieties, including some of the older David Austin treasures.

Menagerie Farm & FlowerOur flower-farming friend Felicia Alvarez offers a beautiful collection of bare root roses that she has trialed over the years and are known to make excellent cut flowers. Her inventory typically sells fast, so be sure to sign up for her newsletter. Felicia also sells fresh-cut garden roses shipped to floral designers nationwide from late spring through early autumn.

A Reverence for RosesThis Florida-based nursery specializes in own root roses and has a huge selection of heritage and old garden varieties, plus so many beautiful modern roses and a large selection of hybrid musks—my favorite group!

Rogue Valley RosesThis Oregon-based nursery offers more than 1,500 unique varieties and has one of the largest selections of rare, historic, and exceptional modern roses grown on their own roots. They ship live plants to U.S. and Canadian customers year-round, and can also ship bare root plants internationally in December and January. Be sure to use their “Join wait list” feature, since many of the plants sell out fast and it’s the only way to know when they come back in stock.

Rose Petal Nursery This Florida-based mail-order nursery offers a large selection of rare heritage roses which they are constantly expanding each year. If you find something special that isn’t available, be sure to use the “be notified” button and you’ll receive an email when it’s back in stock. I’ve found some real treasures here!

Ranunculus corms for sale! For the smaller grower looking for wholesale-like prices

FAQ

What month do you plant ranunculus bulbs?

• Planting Time:

  • Warm Climates (Zones 8-11): Plant in the fall (October or November) for blooms in late winter and early spring. 

  • Colder Climates (Zones 4-7): Plant in late winter or very early spring, after the threat of hard frost has passed, for blooms in late spring or early summer. 

• Soaking and Pre-sprouting:

  • Before planting, soak the corms in a shallow tray of water for a few hours or overnight to help them swell and encourage growth. 

  • You can also pre-sprout the corms indoors a few weeks before planting. 

• Planting Depth and Spacing:

  • Plant the corms 2 inches deep in well-draining soil. 

  • Space them about 4-6 inches apart. 

• Sunlight and Soil:

  • Ranunculus prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot weather. 

  • They need well-draining soil, so amend heavy clay soils with compost or other organic matter. 

• Watering and Fertilizing:

  • Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering. 

  • Fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. 

• Protection:

  • In colder climates, protect young plants from frost with row covers or other methods. 

  • In warmer climates, protect from extreme heat with shade cloth or by planting in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. 

Does Lowes sell ranunculus?

Lowe’s Multicolor Ranunculus in 1.64-Pint Pot NURSERY at Lowes.com.

Do ranunculus come back every year?

• Perennial in Warm Climates:

  In zones 8-10, ranunculus are considered perennials, meaning they can survive the winter and bloom again the following year if the corms (underground stems) are left in the ground. 

• Annual in Colder Climates:

  In colder regions (zones 4-7), ranunculus are typically treated as annuals, meaning they are planted each spring and the corms are not likely to survive the winter. 

• Corm Storage:

  If you live in a colder climate and want to try to overwinter ranunculus, you can dig up the corms in the fall, store them in a cool, dry place, and replant them in the spring. 

• Planting Time:

  In warmer zones, ranunculus can be planted in the fall for spring blooms, while in colder zones, they are typically planted in late winter or early spring. 

• Growing Conditions:

  Ranunculus prefer cool, moist conditions and well-drained soil. They also need full sun to partial shade. 

Does Costco sell ranunculus?

Incorporate this on-trend flower into impressive centerpieces, wedding and bridal bouquets, or have them stand on their own for an elegant arrangement! Shipped to your doorstep directly from the farm, each box includes 120 of the freshest and the most beautiful ranunculus in your chosen color.

How many Ranunculus bulbs are needed?

One Ranununculus bulb guarantees at least six to eight flowers. Ordering a flower bulb package from Koeman Garden Centre means that you will have enough Ranunculus bulbs to adorn your garden and use as cut flowers to put in a vase.

What are Ranunculus flowers?

Ranunculus flowers are stunners of the perennial garden. Layered petals create rose-like blooms that come in a range of colors. Our Passion Mix Ranunculus Bulbs show off boisterous magentas, golds, and lipsticks while our Romantic Mix features soft hues of coral, pink, and salmon.

Do Ranunculus flowers bloom a lot?

Ranunculus blooms abundantly, offering a profusion of blossoms for arrangements. Ranunculus are a flower arranger’s dream! Giant Tecolote ranunculus are prized for large, double-petaled blooms on tall, straight stems, and a huge number of flowers produced per bulb. Full, romantic blooms in a wide array of colors and two-toned picotees.

Where can you buy Ranunculus bulbs?

You can purchase Ranunculus bulbs at a greenhouse or garden store. Choose firm bulbs with no bruises or blemishes.

What is included in a Ranunculus bulb package?

A Ranunculus bulb package from Koeman Garden Centre includes enough bulbs to adorn your garden and use as cut flowers to put in a vase. You can buy these bulb packages in one colour or a combination of colours at Koeman Garden Centre.

What does a Ranunculus flower look like?

Ranunculus, also known as Persian Buttercups, have cup-shaped blooms with full, petal-packed flowers. They emerge on strong, wiry stems held over ferny foliage in late spring. Ranunculus are often grown for cut flowers and add sophistication to any arrangement.