Description
🌷 Ranunculus Asiaticus Mixed – 7 Tubers
Bring colourful spring blooms to your garden with this mixed selection of Persian buttercups. Their layered, rose-like flowers make a lovely display in borders and patio pots, and are popular for cutting.
🌼 At a Glance
- Flower colour: Mixed; colours vary with the selection supplied
- Flowering season: Spring following autumn planting
- Height: Varies with the varieties supplied
- Position: Sun, with light afternoon shade on hot patios
- Ideal for: Borders, containers and cut flowers
- Pack contents: 7 claw-shaped tubers
- Care level: Moderate; drainage and cool growing conditions are important
🪴 Planting Instructions
- When to plant: Autumn, once Malta’s weather has cooled.
- Preparation: Rehydrate the dry tubers in cool water before planting, following any soaking instructions on the packet.
- Planting depth: Cover the top of each tuber with approximately 5 cm of soil.
- Spacing: Allow approximately 10 cm between tubers.
- Soil: Fertile, freely draining soil or potting mix.
- Planting method: Position the claw-like fingers downwards, cover and water lightly.
💧 Watering
Keep soil lightly moist during growth and flowering. Avoid soggy conditions, particularly before shoots appear.
☀️ Light & Position
Choose a bright, airy spot. Cool conditions suit ranunculus best; protect pots from strong afternoon heat as spring progresses.
🌿 Feeding
For container plants, use a flowering-plant fertilizer during active growth, following the label instructions.
🍃 After Flowering
Remove faded blooms regularly. Let foliage die back naturally, then keep tubers dry during summer dormancy. They may be retained for replanting, although repeat flowering is not guaranteed.
🇲🇹 Local Growing Tips
Autumn planting allows plants to develop through Malta’s cooler months before summer heat arrives. Avoid planting into hot soil or keeping dormant tubers in regularly irrigated beds.
🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Ranunculus is toxic to dogs and cats if eaten. Keep plants and tubers out of pets’ reach.
