They say that heaven is filled with all that you believe it is, all that your thoughts focus on. If that's the case then I'm going to fill my heaven with beautiful Ranunculus (and yes, happy daffodils too). There’s just something so perfectly sweet about Ranunculus.
Did you know that they're a part of the buttercup family? Well neither did I until I began to read up on them. Wikipedia says that Ranunculus is latin for “little frog” and they are likely named that because many species are found near water...like frogs.
It also says that the buttercup is called “coyote’s eyes” by the North American natives. In their folklore, Coyote was tossing his eyes up in the air and catching them again when Eagle snatched them. Unable to see, Coyote made eyes from the buttercup!
The Ranunculus that we grow and plant in our gardens are the cultured cousin of the buttercup. They're derived from a species that originated in the The Middle East, hence their alternative name "Turban Buttercup".
The Victorians developed a “language of flowers" and every flower was given a meaning…ie..red Roses for love, Dalia’s for dignity and elegance and Hyacinth for jealousy. Ranunculus meant "you are rich in attractions".
I bought these pretty pink and very rich-in-attraction, Ranunculus a few days ago and have been taking photographs as they open. The graceful bend of their stems remind me of dancing ballerina’s...they bring me so much joy!
We’re having a lovely spring weekend here with a friend visiting, a happy birthday party, breakfast out, an antique English carshow (Mr. I's idea of heaven), and all of it mixed in with some serious relaxing...ahhhh, heaven indeed.
Sending hugs and blowing kisses, all around the world..







