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Growing ranunculus from start to finish isn’t as hard as you might think! They make beautiful flowers for cut arrangements and have a long lasting vase life. With a few simple steps, you too can grow and harvest these beautiful flowers.
How To Get Started Growing Ranunculus
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How do you begin growing ranunculus??
In my previous posts check out how to go about pre-sprouting and planting your ranunculus!
*If you live in a USDA garden zone below 7, you will need to go about pre-sprouting your ranunculus as well ensuring you plant them only when the danger of frost has passed as ranunculus are not winter hardy. Zones 7 or above can get away with leaving ranunculus in the ground! Lucky!!
Can You Grow Ranunculus in Pots?
Absolutely!
Growing ranunculus in containers is a great option if you are limited on space, or simply love the look of containers! Follow the above instructions, except just plant in a container.
How To Harvest Ranunculus Flowers
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You’ve patiently waited for them to grow and form buds..now what? Well, here’s what you need to do next when it’s time to harvest ranunculus.
- Wait until your buds begin to form into the “marshmallow” stage. This is where they are soft, squishy and not yet open.
- Trim at the base of the stem and be sure to make an additional clean cut prior to placing into water for longer vase life.
- Use flower food to extend vase life even further (although not required!)
- It’s that easy!! Now time to enjoy 🙂 And once the flowers have stopped blooming (typically after 4-6 weeks) you can dig up the bulbs (corms) to save for next year!
Supplies Used For Growing Ranunculus Flowers
Here are some links to some products on Amazon I use in case you are interested! If you end up making a purchase I get a tiny commission, so thank you kindly!