Ranunculus show their colorful side during their flowering period. Everything is represented, from white to yellow, orange, red, pink and violet to mixed nuances. When does flowering start and what care needs to be taken into account during this time?

Outdoor ranunculus flowers from May

When do ranunculus bloom?

Ranunculus usually bloom in this country from May. Provided they are outdoors. On the other hand, if they are indoors, they can start flowering as early as March/April. Flowering usually lasts 1 to 2 months if old buds are managed properly…

Extend the flowering period - with these tricks

After flowering, plants often exhaust themselves setting their seeds. It is therefore an advantage if you regularly clean out the withered flowers as care during the flowering period. As a result, new flower buds form.

There are other tricks to prolong flowering time. Here are the 3 most important of them:

  • Fertilize the plant every 1 to 2 weeks
  • pour copiously
  • for pot culture: place in a cool room
  • for outdoor cultivation: plant in a semi-shady to shady place

Prepare for winter after flowering

Is the heyday over? Then now is the time to reduce the watering. The earth can also be dry for once. Stop fertilizing and cut off all wilted and dry plant parts. The ranunculus is now slowly preparing for hibernation.

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The ranunculus, which is grown in greenhouses in Holland, for example, for the production of cut flowers, usually blooms as early as January/February and is then commercially available.

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Vegetable garden