Ranunculus bushes are often found in front gardens. They impress with their long-lasting bloom. Her growth is less contemplative. And yet it is worth propagating precisely because of their pretty flowers and their undemanding nature!

Ranunculus is easy to propagate from cuttings

Ranunculus bushes multiply by themselves

Propagating a ranunculus bush is child's play. This shrub reproduces all by itself. But this is not always wanted. If you set a root barrier from the outset, you can partially prevent the ranunculus from spreading.

Ranunculus shrubs propagate via their root runners. In perfect locations, they form numerous of these foothills. They shoot up shoots, so that over time a narrow shrub becomes a veritable hedge.

Cut off runners and plant

If you want to control the urge to propagate, you can do so by simply cutting off the stolons. The runners root relatively shallowly and are therefore easy to pull out or dig up. Now all you have to do is plant in a suitable location.

Cut cuttings and root them

Summer is the best time to prune ranunculus. It is not uncommon for there to be masses of clippings that are suitable for the propagation of cuttings.

Remove the leaves from the lower third and place the cutting in a pot with potting soil. Then it is important for rooting that the soil is kept moist. Alternatively, you can place the cutting in a glass of water. There, too, it roots after about 4 weeks.

Sowing: step by step to success

Ranunculus seeds are poisonous. But they are useful, because you can use them to multiply the crop. That's how it's done:

  • cover lightly with seed compost
  • Keep in a light and warm place for 8 to 12 weeks
  • keep moist
  • artificial cold period: put in the fridge (or balcony) for 2 months
  • then keep warmer again until germination

You should put the young plants outside in the spring. Sunny, semi-shady and shady locations are suitable as locations. Care for the small ranunculus bushes properly to protect them from diseases!

tips

The fresh cuttings and runners that have been planted in pots should definitely be protected from frost in winter!

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Vegetable garden