A Red Ranunclus.

Ranunculus

With their many-petalled, peony-like flowers, these tubers make delightful additions to border or container plantings and are highly valued as long-lasting cut flowers.They can be planted in autumn to flower in early spring, whilst early spring plantings will produce slightly later flowers. They enjoy a warm, sunny position, in soil which remains moist (not waterlogged) during the growing period, with a dry rest after flowering. In cold areas, autumn plantings are best started in pots, under cover.