What ranunculus mean.

What ranunculus mean

The meaning below comes from the Victorian flower dictionaries, which added the ranunculus fairly late. A ranunculus means 'you are radiant with charm'. That's the whole appeal: it's flattering and warm without the intensity of roses, which makes it the ideal flower for liking someone before you're ready to say more. Layered and soft, in pink it reads playful and sweet rather than serious.

Send it when

• Early days, when 'I like you' is the honest size of it.
• A crush you want to flatter, not overwhelm.
• A first-date or just-thinking-of-you note.

What to write

Ranunculus is the light touch. Yours can be lighter still:

• "you've been on my mind more than i'd admit."
• "i like you. felt like you should hear it."
• "these reminded me of you. that's all."