How to Use ranunculus in a Sentence

ranunculus

noun
  • Next, bring in blooms with some movement or curve to the stem, such as tulips or ranunculus.
    — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
  • In spring, reach for daffodils, lilacs, tulips, and ranunculus.
    — Juno Demelo, Bon Appetit, 10 May 2017
  • Pad them out with ranunculus, chrysanthemum, and tulips from the florist.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
  • Hydrangeas, roses, and ranunculus need lots of care and don’t always bloom well.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Ideally, pick the area that will give your ranunculus plants the most sun in the afternoon.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022
  • Pair them with yellow and orange ranunculus and tulips, or other spring flowers.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Yellow poppies stood in for her book, and rich orange ranunculus echoed the corner of the carpet.
    — Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2019
  • And this year, all of our orders for the ranunculus got canceled by the supermarkets.
    — Geoffrey Mohan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2020
  • The altar held arrangements of ranunculus and light blush roses.
    — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Burgundy ranunculus steal the show, while subdued lamb's ear softens the flower's rich color.
    — Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023
  • Le Jardine Rose's bunch of white roses, ranunculuses, anemones could be just the thing.
    — Town & Country, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Thanks to Michael Collins, rows of ranunculus, poppies, and peonies spilled across the table.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Bouquets of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox and lily of the valley filled the center of the table like a garden.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Visitors can stroll through acres of giant Tecolote ranunculus or take in the blooms from a tractor wagon.
    — Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Pair with yellow and orange ranunculus, tulips, or other spring flowers in similar tones from the grocery store.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
  • In the video, Gaines pans to several rows of flowers and foliage, including a bed of bright tulips and ranunculus.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In February, ranunculus and anemones are much more special to give or receive than your standard dozen red roses.
    — Sarah Bray, House Beautiful, 4 Feb. 2014
  • The ranunculus typically reach peak bloom in April though the exact dates fluctuate from year to year.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Pale bouquets of baby breath, ranunculus, and peonies reflected the brand’s airiness and ease.
    — Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Often referred to as the Rose of Spring, ranunculus is a favorite amongst flower lovers for good reason.
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2020
  • Seeing them from a distance is nice, but there is something wondrous about walking through rows and rows of ranunculus in Carlsbad in the spring.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Red / Pink Choose camellias, peony, ranunculus, and sweet peas for a gorgeous and sweet-smelling bouquet.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
  • The ranunculus, a unique garden variety, often rivals the rose as a favorite pick for vases due to its simple step and very full, bright bud.
    — Kathleen Corlett, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2017
  • The Giant Tecolote ranunculus is easy to grow, and the tuberous roots come in brilliant colors.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022
  • Tulips, ranunculus, and dahlias dot her farm, Carolina Flowers.
    — Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Create an ombre effect by adding white roses on one side, light pink flowers like ranunculus and roses in the middle, and darker pink peonies on the end.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The single-stem bunches—tulips, ranunculus, and anemones for spring—arrive in elegant glass vases with enclosure cards.
    — Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Many varieties require full sun, but some—like begonias and ranunculus—can also handle partial sun.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In the larger arrangement, white kale makes a statement against orange ranunculus and pincushion flowers.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • That means millions of giant tecolote ranunculus are crowding 50 acres of hillside with bright blooms from pink and red to orange, yellow and purple.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023

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