Ranunculus asiaticus 'Aviv'
This Israeli seed strain is widely sold for home gardens and cutting. It stands out for early flowering on medium stems and large, layered blooms. Plants perform best with full sun, cool spring weather, and excellent drainage. In Zones 8 to 10, plant in fall for early spring color. In colder zones, plant in late winter to early spring for late spring to early summer bloom. Flowers are showy and hold well as cuts. Plants are not hardy in cold, wet winters.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Persian Buttercup Series: Aviv
- Height × spread: 12–16 in × 8–12 in (30–40 cm × 20–30 cm)
- Bloom window: Early spring in mild zones; late spring to early summer elsewhere
- Color & flower form: Fully double; bright solid and picotee colors
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: Zones 8–10; grown as annual in colder zones
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Aviv growers, Year unknown, Israel
- Cut‑flower notes: Good stem length for cutting; typical vase life about 10 days in preservative
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Earlier bloom than many tall strains
- Medium to tall stems for easy cutting
- Bold, saturated color range
- Often recommended for beginners
Strengths
- Consistent performance in gardens and pots
- Good vase life when cut in bud
- Handles mild spring warmth reasonably well
- Available in many colors
Care in one minute
- Plant in full sun with very well‑drained soil; add grit in heavy soils
- Soak corms 1 hour; plant 2 in deep and 6 in apart with claws down
- Water evenly while in active growth; keep foliage dry to deter disease
- Feed lightly every 2 to 3 weeks during growth
- Harvest at soft bud for longest vase life
- Lift and store corms dry after bloom in cold or wet‑winter climates
Watch‑outs
- Not hardy below Zone 8 without protection
- Corms rot in poorly drained soils
- Heat or warm nights shorten bloom duration
- Botrytis risk in cool, wet spells
Best uses (tags)
cutting, containers, borders, cool‑season, beginner‑friendly
Provenance note
An Israeli seed‑raised strain bred for bold colors and reliable stems for the cut‑flower trade. Offered widely for fall or spring planting depending on climate.
References
- RHS – Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Aviv Rose’ entry
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder – Ranunculus asiaticus
- ASPCA – Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.) toxicity
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