Plant of the week - Ranunculus

For my plant of the week this week, I have chosen the Ranunculus.
The shape of this flower has an old-fashioned feel to it, a bit like a Peony, which is probably what attracts me to it.
My Ranunculus came as cut flowers but they are easy to grow from bulbs planted in the autumn and flowering in the spring.
They are definitely going on my list of must have plants to grow for next year.

                                                                         Ranunculus