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Ranunculus flowersare beloved by florists and gardeners for bouquets and cut flower arrangements.
Theselong-blooming perennialscome in colors like yellow, pink, orange, red, purple, and white.
Mature ranunculus can stretch from two inches tall to two feet tall.
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Ranunculus Care
Ranunculus are easy to grow if planted correctly.
Less sunlight will result in fewer blooms and less sturdy stems.
Soil
Place your ranunculus in well-draining, rich, loamy soil.
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If planted in clay-based soils, the tuberous corms may rot if they become waterlogged.
Continue watering as the foliage and flowers appear.
Temperature and Humidity
Keep good airflow between your ranunculus plants to prevent mildew and combat humidity.
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They prefer cooler spring temperatures (the 60s - low 70s).
Fertilizer
Fertilize bimonthly throughout the plant’s short growing season for lasting blooms.
Pruning
Ranunculus flowers should be deadheaded as needed, but require no pruning during the growing season.
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Once the foliage turns yellow and dies, it can be cut down to the ground.
Native ranunculus can become weedy and require removal to prevent overspreading.
The seeds should be started indoors about 12 weeks before the average date of your last spring frost.
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How to Get Ranunculus to Bloom
If given enough sunlight, ranunculus flowers will readily bloom.
double-check the plants are getting unfiltered sunlight for at least six hours per day.
Plants started from seed may have fewer blooms until the second season.
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Ranunculus flowers tend to bloom from March through May, but bloom time may vary by species and location.
Once bloomed, ranunculus flowers produce many layers of petals in an almost rose-like structure.
These flowers are available in many colors and offer a light, sweet fragrance.
Yes, ranunculus can come back every year if given the right care.
Ranunculus can multiply on their own, but you’ve got the option to propagate them by division.
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