

And, as such, follow a natural cycle of growth and rebirth. We strive for your success by offering the bulb size you needīulbs are a natural product.Mesh onion bags are a great storing option for any bulb or tuber. If you have lifted the corms from the ground, store tubers in dry moss, such as peat, in a mesh bag. If you are not ready to plant the dried corms, store them in this bag out of direct sunlight at room temperature for up to eight months. Ranunculus are shipped year-round in a dry, dormant state. Leaves will yellow and die back as the plant goes dormant. The leaves will continue to gather sunlight and strengthen the bulbs for future seasons. Leave the foliage in place once blooming has ended for the season. Once rootlets appear, it's time to plant!. Check the corms every three to four days to ensure the soil is moist, and remove any corms that show signs of rotting or molding. Move the tray into an area that has consistent temperatures of 40 to 50☏ for two weeks. Place corms in the tray and cover with more soil. Fill a flat-bottomed seed tray half-way with moist potting soil. Soak corms in room-temperature water for three to four hours. Pre-sprouting ranunculus will allow your corms to bloom a few weeks earlier than normal. Make sure that the "pointed" ends are facing downward. Dig holes that allow you to plant the ranunculus 2 to 3 inches deep, and 6 to 9 inches apart.
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Choose well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Just follow the directions below.īefore planting, soak your bulbs for a two to three hours in lukewarm water. Of course, you may always plant in prepared beds. When the danger of hard frost has passed, place the container in full sun all day. Choose a spot for your container that receives full sun for at least 6 hours a day. Ensure there are adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. If you aren’t ready to plant the bulbs when you receive them, simply keep your bulbs in the shipping bag at room temperature and out of direct sunlight for up to eight months.įor container planting, select a container that's large enough to accommodate the full-grown plant. Ranunculus bulbs are one of the rare varieties that can be stored. Your blooms will appear in late spring/early summer. Gardeners with colder winters in zones 2 through 7 should plant in late winter/early spring, once the threat of hard frost is over. We recommend that gardeners in zones 8 through 10 plant ranunculus bulbs in autumn for blooms in late winter and early spring. Fall is the ideal planting time in such areas.

Ranunculus bulbs perform best in regions with mild winters and long, cool springs.
