- Which location turns out to be perfectly suitable?
- Why should you install a root barrier?
- What requirements does the plant place on the substrate?
- When does the ranunculus bloom?
- How to propagate the plant?
- Which planting partners come into their own next to him?
It can present its bushy flowers to the world well into autumn and provide a ray of hope on dreary days. But not only in autumn, but rather in spring you should plant it, the ranunculus bush. What is to be considered?
The Ranunculus shrub only develops its full flowering potential in a suitable location
Which location turns out to be perfectly suitable?
Whether you want to use the ranunculus shrub as a privacy screen, hedge or solitaire in the lawn - be careful when choosing the location! It should be in a wind-protected location, otherwise the long shoots could buckle. Otherwise, this shrub is very undemanding. It grows both in the sun and in the penumbra and shade.
Why should you install a root barrier?
When choosing a location, it is not just about the location. Since this shrub likes to form runners, it should be given plenty of space. If this is not possible, it is advisable to plant it together with a root barrier.
What requirements does the plant place on the substrate?
The demands on the substrate can also be easily met. Ideally, the earth is:
- slightly acidic to neutral
- low in lime to lime free
- nutritious
- permeable
- sandy to loamy
- not compressed
- not prone to drying out or getting wet
When does the ranunculus bloom?
The ranunculus bush blooms between April and July. If you cut off its wilted flowers after flowering, the shrub will be willing to develop new flower buds. He can open these between August and September. Blossoms can be seen until the first frost.
How to propagate the plant?
Basically, the ranunculus multiplies all by itself. He does this with the help of his foothills. If you cut them off and plant them somewhere else, you have successfully propagated the plant. Propagation by cuttings and sowing are also possible, but more complex.
Which planting partners come into their own next to him?
If you want to use the ranunculus as a hedge (distance of 50 cm) or otherwise in the garden (distance of 1 m), you can plant it together with the following plants:
- forsythia
- liguster
- cherry laurel
- Firethorn
- Weigelia
- deutcia
- dogwood
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Experience has shown that the ranunculus bush blooms more luxuriantly in shady locations than in the sun.