{"id":10765,"date":"2026-06-28T20:19:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T17:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/?post_type=product&p=10765"},"modified":"2026-09-14T21:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T18:16:27","slug":"ranunculus-butterfly-hera","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/ar\/product\/ranunculus-butterfly-hera\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae Bulbs<\/h2>\n

\u201cJapanese Premium Butterfly Ranunculus \u2013 Multi Bloom Stem \u2013 Florist Grade\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae belongs to the advanced Japanese Butterfly\u00ae breeding collection<\/strong>; a modern ranunculus breeding breakthrough designed specifically for premium floriculture and luxury cut flower production.<\/strong> Unlike conventional Ranunculus asiaticus cultivars which usually produce a single terminal flower, Hera develops vigorous branching stems capable of carrying multiple successive flowers<\/strong> over an extended flowering cycle, dramatically improving total flower productivity per plant.<\/p>\n

The cultivar is particularly admired for its refined soft pink floral coloration<\/strong>. The pastel pink tones create a highly sophisticated floral expression sought after in luxury floristry, bridal arrangements, and premium event floral design where delicate color balance and elegant presentation are essential.<\/p>\n

Like all cultivars within the Butterfly\u00ae breeding collection, Hera feature’s petals with a characteristic naturally coated reflective surface that creates the subtle shimmering appearance responsible for the Butterfly\u00ae name. This reflective petal structure also contributes to improved post-harvest performance and excellent vase longevity, making Hera highly desirable within the premium global cut flower market.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Series: Butterfly\u00ae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Cultivar: Hera\u00ae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Breeding Program: Japanese Butterfly\u00ae Breeding<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (grown seasonally)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Corm Type: Premium florist-grade corm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Family: Ranunculaceae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Uses: Premium containers, landscaping, cut flower production, floristry<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flowering Performance: Vigorous branching stems producing multiple successive flowers<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flowering Habit: Extended flowering cycle<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower Count: \u00a0Up to 7 flowers per stem<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Premium Japanese Butterfly\u00ae genetics<\/li>\n
    • Elegant soft pink luxury blooms<\/li>\n
    • Vigorous branching flowering stems<\/li>\n
    • Multiple successive flowers per stem<\/li>\n
    • Excellent vase life<\/li>\n
    • Reflective shimmering petals<\/li>\n
    • Premium florist-grade quality<\/li>\n
    • Extended flowering performance<\/li>\n
    • Rare collector-grade cultivar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Height: 40\u201360 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Plant Type: Seasonal perennial<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Habit: Upright vigorous branching stems<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Flower Form: Layered flowers with refined petal structure<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Flower Color: Soft blush pink<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Foliage: Fine dissected bright green foliage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Germination Instructions<\/h3>\n
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        • Ranunculus is propagated from claw-shaped tuberous roots (corms) rather than true seed, requiring a distinct planting method.<\/li>\n
        • Before planting, soak the dry, spider-like corms in room-temperature water for 3\u20134 hours \u2014 no longer, as over-soaking can cause rot.<\/li>\n
        • The corms will plump up visibly during soaking.<\/li>\n
        • Plant the corms claws-down (pointing downward into the soil) at a depth of 5 cm, spacing 10\u201315 cm apart, in well-drained, fertile soil.<\/li>\n
        • Maintain cool growing conditions.<\/li>\n
        • Do not water immediately after planting \u2014 wait until the first shoots emerge above soil level, typically within 2\u20133 weeks, before beginning regular watering, as overwatering dormant corms before sprouting is the most common cause of rot and crop failure.<\/li>\n
        • In Kuwait, plant corms directly outdoors in October once temperatures have moderated, or in containers placed in a bright, cool position.<\/li>\n
        • Flowering typically follows 90\u2013120 days after planting under suitable cool-season conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Ranunculus performs best in full sun to light partial shade with cool growing temperatures \u2014 it is fundamentally a cool-season flower and will not tolerate heat well, making it unsuitable for cultivation outside the cool months in Kuwait’s climate.<\/li>\n
          • Water consistently once growth is established, keeping soil evenly moist but never waterlogged, as the tuberous roots are highly susceptible to rot in saturated conditions.<\/li>\n
          • Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer once foliage is well developed and continue through the flowering period.<\/li>\n
          • Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued bud production and extend the flowering season.<\/li>\n
          • After flowering finishes and foliage begins to yellow naturally, allow the plant to die back fully before lifting the corms for storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Plant corms outdoors: October, once temperatures begin to moderate<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Sprouting: 2\u20133 weeks after planting \u2014 begin watering only after shoots emerge<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Flowering: Typically, December through April (90\u2013120 days after planting)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Lift and store corms: After foliage dies back naturally in late spring, before summer heat arrives<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong><\/span>: Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae is a genuine cool-season-only flower in Kuwait’s climate and cannot tolerate the warmer months at any stage of its growth cycle.<\/li>\n
            • Planting corms in October allows the plant to establish through the mild autumn weeks before flowering through the coolest part of winter and into early spring.<\/li>\n
            • Avoid watering immediately after planting \u2014 the dormant corms are highly prone to rot before sprouting begins.<\/li>\n
            • As temperatures rise in April and May, foliage will naturally yellow and die back; lift the corms at this point, allow them to dry fully, and store in a cool, dark, dry location until the following October planting window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Companion Planting<\/h3>\n
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              • Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae is primarily grown for its outstanding ornamental and cut flower value rather than for companion planting benefits in the kitchen garden.<\/li>\n
              • Its compact basal habit and cool-season flowering window make it an effective bedding companion alongside other cool-season ornamentals such as wallflowers, hollyhocks, and cosmos, with its dense, multi-bloom branching stems soft pink floral coloration blooms providing strong textural and color contrast to taller, more open-flowered companions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Garden & Floristry Uses<\/h3>\n
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                • Hera\u00ae is particularly valuable for premium wedding bouquets, luxury floral arrangements, pastel-toned container gardening, and collectors seeking refined Butterfly\u00ae genetics. Its soft pink coloration makes it highly desirable for modern luxury floral design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Ranunculus Butterfly Hera\u00ae is an elegant premium cultivar within the Butterfly\u00ae Ranunculus collection, producing refined soft pink blooms carried on vigorous branching stems that continue flowering progressively over an extended blooming cycle. Its delicate coloration, exceptional vase life, and premium floristry performance position it among the most sophisticated cultivars in modern luxury cut flower breeding.<\/p>\n

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