Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® – A graceful ranunculus with an enchanting orange glow

The Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® is a unique specimen within the extensive ranunculus range. This cultivar stands out for its intensely warm orange flower color with a subtle sheen, giving it an almost silky-soft appearance. The petals resemble delicate butterfly wings, earning this series the apt name Butterfly™. Thanks to its modern appearance, fresh color palette, and excellent vase life, Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® has become a favorite among professional horticulturalists, floristry professionals, and lovers of luxurious cut flowers.

Characteristics and growth habit

This ranunculus is characterized by an airy, elegant growth habit. Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® produces multiple flower stems per plant, with each stem often bearing several semi-double to single-flowered heads. This makes the plant exceptionally productive and ideal for use in cut flower production. The flowers open gradually, ensuring the plant remains attractive for a long time, both in the garden and in a vase.

This cultivar prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. With sufficient light and regular watering, it develops a healthy plant with sturdy flower stems. These qualities make the Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® not only a gem in borders and flower beds but also very suitable for cultivation in pots, window boxes, and professional greenhouses.

Color perception and ornamental value

What makes Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® truly unique is its striking color. The warm, intense orange flowers give any bouquet a cheerful, almost tropical look. The color varies from deep orange to soft apricot yellow, depending on the light, temperature, and the flower's ripening stage. This creates a dynamic play of colors that is perfect for both summer and spring arrangements.

The glossy petals further enhance the color. They reflect light and give the flower that characteristic butterfly sheen – an effect highly prized by floral stylists in luxurious arrangements, wedding bouquets, and atmospheric centerpieces.

Use as a cut flower

Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® boasts excellent vase life and longevity, essential qualities for professional florists and growers. The stems are sturdy, straight, and easy to incorporate into bouquets. Thanks to the multiple blooms per stem, each arrangement gains volume, depth, and movement without the need for much additional material.

The flowers combine beautifully with other spring and summer favorites like anemones, campanula, eucalyptus, roses, and scabiosa. Their warm color makes them particularly suitable for atmospheric seasonal arrangements, vintage-style bouquets, and Mediterranean-style creations.

Care tips for consumers and garden enthusiasts

Anyone who brings the Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis® into their home naturally wants to enjoy it for as long as possible. Here are a few simple care tips:

• Place the cut flowers in clean water with fresh cut flower food.

• Cut the stems diagonally and change the water regularly.

• Avoid direct heat sources or full sun indoors for optimal shelf life.

• In the garden: plant in a sunny spot with airy, well-drained soil.

• Water regularly, but prevent root rot by not creating waterlogging.

Why choose Ranunculus Butterfly™ Charis®?

The Butterfly™ series is known for its innovative flower shape and high ornamental value. Charis® stands out among these with its orange butterfly-shaped flowers, versatility, and exceptional longevity. For growers, the plant offers a reliable and high-quality product. For florists and homeowners, it's a vibrant addition to bouquets, borders, and seasonal decorations.

NB:

• Only for sale to small growers who sell locally, and no export of flowers to the Netherlands.

• The Ranunculus Butterfly™ varieties are available exclusively for the production of cut flowers for personal use.

• Propagation and/or sale of bulbs of these varieties without express written permission is strictly prohibited.

• The Ranunculus Butterfly™ varieties must be destroyed after the first growing season and must not be reused, replanted or sold.

• License Agreement required.