Description
With our mixed color Ranunculus flower bulbs, you can add the enchanting beauty of Ranunculus flowers to your garden. These exquisite blooms, often called buttercups or Persian buttercups, are prized for their unique, double-ruffled petals and vibrant colors. Ranunculus are cool-season plants, making them a perfect choice for adding a splash of color to your spring and early summer garden.
Key Features:
- Quantity: 5 Bulbs
- Type: Ranunculus Mixed Color
- Ideal Growing Conditions: Balcony or terrace garden
- Bulb Planting Season: Fall (September-October) in plains, Spring (February-March) in hilly areas.
- Planting Temperature: 12-16°C
- Planting Method: Direct in pot or garden
- Bulb Sowing Depth: 5 cm
- Germination Time: Approximately 14 days
- Blooming Time: Spring to early summer (2-3 months after planting)
- Flower Color: Mixed (Red, gold, yellow, white, orange – may be a random mix, and some bulbs may produce a single color)
Planting & Care:
- Grow Bag Size: 9×9, 12×12, or 15×15 (W*H) recommended
- Soil: Use moist, well-draining soil. Amend with organic matter if needed.
- Watering: Water daily until established, then keep the soil moist. Reduce watering in winter.
- Sunlight: Ranunculus thrive in full sun but also tolerate partial shade.
- Temperature: Ideal growing temperature is 15-24°C.
- Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer every few weeks once the plant is established.
- Pest Control: Watch for slugs and aphids. Use neem oil for pest control.
- Disease Control: Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Remove infected parts of the plant.
- Mulching: Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Harvesting: Cut flowers before they are fully open for longer vase life.
FAQs:
- Do Ranunculus come back every year? Yes, Ranunculus are perennial, but they require proper care to ensure they return the following year.
- What to do with Ranunculus after flowering? You can either leave them in the ground or dig them up and store them for the next season.
Technical Details:
- Common Name: Buttercup, Persian Buttercup
- Scientific Name: Ranunculus
- Plant Height: 22-45 cm
- Growing Level: Medium
- Companion Plants: Primroses and pansies
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