At first, Ranunculus doesn’t look like anything special – in fact, its foliage sort of resembles Parsley. But as soon as they begin to bloom, you’ll be absolutely blown away! They produce the most GORGEOUS brightly coloured flowers that almost look rose-like in appearance. Buds will begin to appear in late winter, and masses of flowers will continue to bloom throughout Spring.
Ranunculus sp.
Persian Buttercup
Perennial, Bulb (corm)
Planting. Ranunculus need to be planted in free draining soil enriched with organic matter - the specifics of this will depend on whether you're planting your Ranunculus in a pot or in a garden bed. If planting into a garden bed you can enrich the soil with things such as manure, blood and bone, or organic compost. When planting into a pot, ensure you use a good quality potting mix and make sure there is adequate drainage in your chosen pot. Feed your Ranunculus regularly using a controlled-release fertiliser - when the plant begins to bloom, use a soluble fertiliser designed specifically for flowering plants.
Environment. Ranunculus prefer cold to temperate climates - in order for their corms to grow they actually require a cold winter. Despite thriving in the cold, Ranunculus require a great deal of light to flourish. For the best flowering results this plant needs to be planted in a bright, partially shaded position or in full sun. To prevent the foliage burning, protect from harsh afternoon sun.
Watering. While your Ranunculus is growing, water regularly but ensure that the soil is moist and not wet. If the corms sit in water they run the risk of rotting. During the warmer weather or any dry spells begin watering more generously.
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Ranunculus sp. |
Persian Buttercup |
Ranunculus is a stunning low-growing flowering plant. Although they may not look like much at first, as soon as they begin to bloom in Spring you'll be blown away! They produce masses of large, brightly coloured flowers that almost look rose-like in appearance. These plants are ideal for bedding, borders and containers, and prefer to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a full sun or partially shaded position.
The photos provided are an indication of what you will receive. As these are living plants, we cannot guarantee the product will be identical to the photo provided
Please note that this particular plant will come with a random flower colour as our crop is a mixed variety. If you want to see our current stock, feel free to message us and we'd be happy to provide photos!
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