Fir Green Butterfly Ranunculus

We have made more ranunculus than is probably necessary. This is the fir green one.

Regular price $27.15
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Ready-to-hang
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Ranunculus flower meaning centers on radiant charm, a slightly ironic label for a flower that looks like it's still figuring out its own proportions. Our Fir Green Butterfly Ranunculus embraces that awkward, layered charm rather than smoothing it into something more conventional. Fresh ranunculus lasts five to seven days with daily water changes, a genuinely demanding little flower for something that looks this delicate. Ceramic keeps the same dense, ruffled structure indefinitely, with nothing to trim and no water to manage. Layer it into a woodland-toned gallery wall alongside deeper greens for a display that reads gathered from an actual forest floor. Artisans shape these pieces by hand at Chive Ceramics Studio, building each ruffled layer before the fir green glaze is applied. Chive pieces are carried by the Parrish Art Museum gift shop in the Hamptons, chosen for a shade that pairs easily with the museum's own coastal landscape work.

Product detail
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Glaze finish: Glazed
  • Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
  • Packaging: Individually packaged in gift ready box
  • Color: Green
  • Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
  • Year Designed: 2023
Dimension
  • 3.7 inches diameter, 1.8 inches tall
How to hang & display

Wall hanging

Works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling. Drive a small screw at a slight upward angle, leaving the head proud of the wall. Slide the keyhole slot on the back over the screw head, adjust to level. Sits flush — no visible hardware.

No stud? No problem. A drywall anchor rated for the weight works fine.

Displaying a collection

Lay everything out on the floor first. Start with your anchor piece, build outward. Keep 2–3 inches between each piece and aim for the centre of the whole arrangement to land around eye level. Use painter's tape on the wall to map positions before committing to any screws.

Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.

Full guide on how to hang your ceramic flower →

Care instructions
  1. Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
  2. Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
  3. Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
  4. If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

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  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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The Ranunculus That Learned to Fly

The ranunculus has several problems, and I will get to most of them, but the central one is that it looks like it was designed by someone who had only ever heard flowers described secondhand and was doing their best under genuinely difficult circumstances. It reads, structurally, like a rose that went to a considerably less prestigious school. I encountered the fir green butterfly variety at a farmer's market in Portland at the exact hour of the morning I am most vulnerable to impulsive decisions, paid fourteen dollars for three stems without negotiating, and carried them back to the hotel in a manner I can only describe, in retrospect, as ceremonial. Building this one in ceramic meant replicating that same slightly overworked, deeply earnest petal structure without the fourteen-dollars-every-two-weeks problem the fresh version created. We layered the ruffled petals denser than a more restrained ranunculus might call for, leaning into the effort rather than away from it, because the whole appeal of this particular variety is that it's clearly trying. The finished piece looks exactly as good as it did in that hotel room at seven in the morning, minus the impulse-purchase guilt and the eventual, inevitable wilting that followed about four days later.


Three ways to display it

Stunning table accent

Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.

A gift that arrives beautifully

Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.

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Ready to hang wall art

One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall

Keyhole slot on back of Chive ceramic wall flower, single screw installation, easy hang no tools required

How to hang ceramic wall flowers?

One screw. No contractors. No drama.

One screw. One keyhole on the back. Ninety seconds and it's on the wall. The video shows exactly how it happens — no special hardware, no second holes, no contractor on speed dial. Whether you're hanging one piece or planning a full gallery wall, the hanging guide walks you through both.

Designed to Share the Same Room

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Part of the English Garden Collection

The English Garden collection borrows its chaos from cottage beds never pruned into submission — rambling roses, over-full peonies, zinnias that stayed uninvited. Every piece trades one fussy bloom for an overgrown afternoon. The Butterfly Ranunculus earns its name from petals that fold back on themselves in flight rather than lying flat like the rest of the family.

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Two Ways to Display

Every Chive ceramic flower works two ways: mounted vertically as part of a gallery wall that grows one piece at a time, or laid flat across an entryway console or shelf as a tablescape that never needs the water changed. The keyhole on the back handles the wall version; the base handles the surface version. Most people start with one flower and end up needing both configurations before they admit it.

Shop the full ceramic flower collection to start building either one.

Chive Dyad large olive porcelain pot with drainage and saucer styled with a plant on a white table against a green tiled wall.

Complete the Look

This ranunculus already reads as gathered from a forest floor, and the Large Dyad Porcelain Pot in Olive extends that same woodland mood downward at shelf or table height. It holds a genuine plant, with a saucer that makes it functional beyond just a windowsill display. Set together, the two pieces feel like they were always meant to share the same corner of the room.

Large Dyad Porcelain Pot Olive.


Chive artisan hand-made ceramic flower petal without molds with keyholes for hanging

A Fold the Real Flower Never Tries

This studio got going in 2004 on the fairly direct belief that nobody should have to pay fourteen dollars every two weeks indefinitely for something this temporary, regardless of how ceremonial the walk back to the car might have felt. Every piece since has followed the same hand-built, in-house-glazed process, tested against actual daily use rather than a single farmers-market photo. A few coastal shops with a genuine feel for texture have taken these pieces on over time, an audience that seems to appreciate visible craft over easy simplicity. The same patient, slightly overworked petal-building process from year one is still exactly how these get made. Some habits are worth keeping around permanently.


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Frequently asked questions

How does a Fir Green Butterfly Ranunculus hang on the wall?

A Fir Green Butterfly Ranunculus hangs from a single reinforced mounting point on the ceramic back, using one screw and no additional hardware needed beyond that single point. It sits flush against the wall in under two minutes, tools fully included in the box. Installation is genuinely that quick for most people attempting it.

What does a ranunculus mean as a thoughtful gift?

Ranunculus meaning centers on radiant charm, a slightly ironic label for a flower that looks like it's still figuring out its own proportions compared to a tidier bloom nearby. It's a genuinely fun, low-stakes gift for someone who appreciates a bit of visual chaos over strict botanical formality. Charm, in this specific case, comes with real personality attached.

Is a Fir Green Ranunculus a good gift for gardeners?

A Fir Green Ranunculus makes a genuinely good gift for gardeners, especially ones already familiar with the real plant's famously demanding five-to-seven-day vase life and daily water-change requirement. This version keeps all the visual drama and removes the actual maintenance completely from the equation. It respects the appeal without adding a single task to anyone's existing routine.

Does a Fir Green Ranunculus work as layered boho decor?

This Fir Green Ranunculus works especially well as layered boho decor, holding a dense, slightly wild petal structure that fits naturally into a gallery wall alongside textiles and other organic, irregular shapes. It doesn't compete for attention the way a stiffer, more formal flower typically would in that same setting. Layered rooms genuinely benefit from pieces that embrace a bit of visual clutter.

Does a Fir Green Ranunculus ship ready for the holidays?

A Fir Green Ranunculus ships ready for the holidays in genuine gift packaging, arriving fully assembled without any last-minute wrapping required during an already busy season. The packaging is built to survive the busiest shipping weeks of the entire year without shifting or damage. It's ready to give exactly as it left the studio.

What is a gift for gardeners who grow ranunculus for arranging?

A gift for gardeners who grow ranunculus for arranging should acknowledge the real plant's short cutting-garden window and constant need for fresh water changes throughout the week. This ceramic version delivers the same layered, ruffled payoff without any of the ongoing arranging labor involved. It's the arrangement without the actual upkeep behind it.

How long does a Fir Green Ranunculus last versus a fresh one?

Fresh ranunculus lasts five to seven days with daily water changes required throughout that entire window, a genuinely demanding little flower for something that looks this delicate and effortless. This one holds the same dense, ruffled structure indefinitely, with nothing to trim and no water to manage at all. Seven days of daily effort against zero effort settles this quickly.

Is a ceramic ranunculus a good gift for woodland-style gardens?

A ceramic ranunculus makes a genuinely good gift for woodland-style gardens, pairing a deep fir green tone with an aesthetic that already favors deeper, more grounded colors over anything too bright. It fits the mood immediately without needing any further explanation attached. Woodland gardeners will likely recognize exactly what this piece is doing on their wall.

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