Ranunculus ‘Vortex Orange Apricot’ — Tuberous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Ranunculus ‘Vortex Orange Apricot’ — Tuberous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Ranunculus ‘Vortex Orange Apricot’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Tuberous Perennial
- Flowering: Spring to Early Summer
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Add a touch of warmth and elegance to your garden with these stunning Ranunculus Vortex Orange Apricot plants. Part of the sought-after Vortex series, this variety produces large, densely layered, rose-like double blooms in beautiful shades of orange and apricot. The ruffled petals create a luxurious, almost peony-like appearance that looks equally striking in garden borders and in a vase as a cut flower.
Ranunculus Vortex Orange Apricot is a reliable spring-flowering perennial that forms neat clumps of finely divided green foliage, topped with an abundance of long-stemmed blooms. The flowers are long-lasting and make an exceptional addition to fresh-cut arrangements. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny position, rewarding you with weeks of colour throughout the spring and into early summer.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Ranunculus asiaticus 'Vortex Orange Apricot' |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Upright |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during the growing season; avoid waterlogging |
| Flowering | Spring to Early Summer |
| Hardiness | Hardy Perennial (may benefit from a protective mulch in prolonged cold spells) |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Arrangements |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Ranunculus ‘Vortex Orange Apricot’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from spring to early summer. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Ranunculus ‘Vortex Orange Apricot’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.