It's always fun to see new and surprising things that come up at the local florists in NYC. It can look like a couture runway sometimes. This newer variety of ranunculus was at Plaza Florist on Lexington the other week. It's bold. It's colorful. It's also $7.50 per stem (one blossom per stem - that's over $90 for a dozen - yikes!). I wondered if it was new and cool enough for you to buy it if it showed up at your own local florist.
Cheap chic on your own: hollow out the centers of roses and glue in some chartreuse mums. Voila!
view ehy2k's profile
They're gorgeous, but how big are they?
view Cakespy's profile
What are these called? I want to get some.
view cricketchirp's profile
It kinda looks like something I might have made from crepe paper as a child.
view bridmw's profile
I cannot stand ranunculus. Always looks like shoving a bowl of lettuce on your table as some trendy decoration when it's simply an ugly, overpriced weed.
view Jaie's profile
I'm thinking you spend more on your saturday bouquet than I do.
view blackbird's profile
I have to agree with Jaie.
view petro's profile
stunning! Maybe wouldn't fork out the money for a dozen but one or two would make a nice accent.
view asdf3001's profile
there's certainly a wow factor. But I'm not sure that $7.50 a stem is that outrageous in New York and on Lexington Avenue.
view JonathanB's profile
That's why I have a camera, so I can keep everything I see without paying for it. :-))
view Charlotte's profile
That looks like it came from Dr. Seuss's garden.
view GothamTomato's profile
Ooo, those would be nifty in a garden.
view nausved's profile
This is like a bouquet from Mars. Kind of cool, though. With the right surroundings, they would really pop.
view Nicole B.'s profile
Aroudn here Hydrangea are about $7 a pop, this is much cooler. Perhaps not as large, but way more WOW factor.
view Angus's profile
Wow! Are these real? If they are, one or two might be good as a accent statement once in a while...but won't use them as a regular 'flower bunch in the vase on the dining table'...
B.
view AnIndianSummer's profile
Perhaps at Christmas but even then I'd favor all greens over this.
view louise's profile
They're amazing, but I don't think you need a whole dozen to get the look.
view Lisa Hunter's profile
These were about the size of a small rose, if that can give you an idea of scale. Hey Charlotte, that is EXACTLY why I started taking pictures. I am a real flower addict. The pics are a cheaper source of enjoyment! I have to say that I agree with just one or two making a statement - just one packs a punch if you like them.
I also saw a few other versions of this the other week at the flower district, with more subtle colors. I think part of the cost on newer/rare cut flowers can be attributed to either difficulty in growing or the investment to create these hybrids. It's possible that if they become popular and/or are easier to grow they will find their way to more venues at a lower price...
view mattplantguy's profile
Stylish, and unusual, and appeals to teh sci-fi geek within me!
I'm more "shabby chic" than minimalist, but I can SO see those working well in some of my friend's homes, and that's not a LOT of money for a real statement like these.
Esp if you did something really clever like photographed the bunch in situ, and had the photo in the same spot or something, which I know won't read as good as how I'm seeing it! LOL
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The other day bright red ranunculus were $2. a stem in the flower district and Fischer and Page. - Quite lovely . . . .
view MP's profile
I love regular ranunculus, it goes so well with roses and peonies to make a bold bouquet full of volume. These look weird.
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Hey...is someone using my account??
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