Ranunculus ‘Vortex Red’ — Tuberous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Ranunculus ‘Vortex Red’ — Tuberous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Ranunculus ‘Vortex Red’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering spring and autumn. 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
- Mature size: 30–40 cm x 20–30 cm
- Flowering: Spring and Autumn
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring a stunning display of rich, red blooms to your garden with the Ranunculus Vortex Red. Part of the sought-after Vortex series, this Persian Buttercup produces exceptionally large, fully double flowers with beautifully layered, ruffled petals that create a rose-like appearance. Each bloom opens to reveal densely packed petals in a deep, vibrant red, making it a standout in borders, containers and floral arrangements alike.
The Vortex series is prized by gardeners and florists for its impressive flower size and long vase life, making these plants equally at home in the garden or as freshly cut stems in a vase. Flowering in both spring and autumn, these elegant plants provide colour over an extended season, brightening up patio displays, beds and borders when many other plants have finished flowering.
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 Red' |
| Mature size | 30–40 cm x 20–30 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Upright |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Moderate – Avoid Waterlogging |
| Flowering | Spring and Autumn |
| Hardiness | Half-Hardy (protect from prolonged frost and heavy wet) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Patio Displays, Cut Flowers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Ranunculus ‘Vortex Red’ 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 and autumn. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Ranunculus ‘Vortex Red’ 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.