The numerous petals give these plants a delicate appearance in spite of their showy colors. The flowers sprout from tuberous roots. Ranunculus plants can be grown as either annuals or perennials. Most commonly, the flowers are cultivated as cool-season tender perennials. Mix of all colors. Bulb size: Jumbo. Weeks to bloom: 10 to 16. 10" to 12". HZ: 8-10. You will soak them for 3 hours first then put them in a tray with soil that is a sandy loam and has moisture. Not a lot, Put saran wrap over it and put in a warm place for 6 days or until they start to grow. No sun needed at first. after they start to grow then page them light and add a little more soil over and around. another two weeks in sun they can be transplanted.