Ranunkel Standardsorte

Season Overview

Description

The ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) is a perennial herbaceous plant originally from the eastern Mediterranean. It is characterized by its lush, double flowers, which appear in a variety of colors such as red, pink, yellow, orange and white. The flowers have a diameter of around 5 to 8 cm and sit on sturdy, upright stems that can reach a height of 20 to 45 cm. The deeply incised, dark green leaves form an attractive contrast to the bright flowers. Due to their beauty, ranunculus are popular ornamental plants in gardens and are often used as cut flowers.

Growing tips

Before planting, the bulbous roots of the ranunculus should be soaked in lukewarm water for about 12 hours to promote germination.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

20 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

5 cm