Look!: Ranunculus

4-7-08 ranunculus.jpg Ranunculus are in season here in California, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We saw this gorgeous bouquet the other day and felt inspired not only by the beauty of the flowers, but the color combination as well.

It may not come off completely in the picture but the ranunculus were in shades of peach, orange, and yellow, with other flowers (anyone know the types?) in deep magenta (much more purple than pink) and white. We're working on our bedroom and would like to try and translate the bouquet into our decor. Right now we're thinking white for the major pieces (walls and duvet), but with accents in the other colors (perhaps slightly muted) to keep it from feeling saccharine. Any thoughts?

Bouquet spotted at Church Street Flowers.

Comments (6)

$3.99 at Trader Joe's, SOMA. No excuses--get a bouquet for spring NOW!

posted by Ironsides on April 7th 2008 at 2:06pm
view Ironsides's profile

My favorite flower! Sadly, they are hard to find here in NYC and when I do find them, they are quite pricey.

posted by Katie K on April 7th 2008 at 2:18pm
view Katie K's profile

I've grown some in the flower bed for the last few years. They're very easy to grow. The bulbs aren't expensive. I think I paid $3.99 for 18.

posted by BonivaGScott on April 7th 2008 at 3:03pm
view BonivaGScott's profile

Wow, this is my favorite flower. They are so beautiful. Even they are so pricey, I think putting them in the room will be a nice decision!

posted by vanglikop on April 7th 2008 at 3:16pm
view vanglikop's profile

Love these! Every year, the folks at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad (No. of San Diego) plant rows and rows of colorful ranuculus that can be seen miles away.

http://visit.theflowerfields.com/

posted by bipolarbear on April 7th 2008 at 3:22pm
view bipolarbear's profile

I used to live in San Diego and it is truly a sight to see. If you are ever around Carlsbad near springtime, definitely put that on your agenda.

posted by jacks on April 7th 2008 at 3:55pm
view jacks's profile