Ranunculus is a beautiful winter and spring-flowering flower, that offers multi-coloured blooms and glowing green foliage. Ranunculus make a spectacular cut flower.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common name: ranunculus, Persian buttercup, crowfoot
Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: April to May
Flowering time: July – September
Active growth: June
Dormant: December to March
Lifting time: December
Type: Tuberous root
Mature height: 30cm
Planting depth: 3cm
Plant spacing: 12cm apart
Watering: Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes (provided it hasn’t rained) and every 2-3 days when planted in pots.
Position and soil
Loosen the soil to a depth of 20cm before planting and add compost. This helps with lightning and aerating the soil. Mulch with compost.