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PLANTING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
PLANTING TIME
LIGHT
DEPTH
BLOOM TIME
SPACING
MATURE HEIGHT
BENEFITS
Bulb Planting Instructions
Ongoing Ranunculus Care
Soil Preparation
Caring for your Ranunculus after they bloom is rather simple. Once they fade to yellow and dry up, do not cut the foliage or
water, they will move into dormancy. Gently remove the dried-up foliage, leaving them where they are to absorb the sunlight
that helps produce the energy needed for next year’s blooms. They should bloom again next spring. Corms can also be dug up
and stored in a cool place to dry out before you plant them next year. To do this, carefully dig around the plant with a trowel
and lift the stems out. There should be a collection of corms which you separate gently with your hands then store and replant
the following year.
Fall
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Beautiful Cut Flowers
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Late Spring to Early Summer
2-3" apart, (12 per sq. ft.)
Plant 2-3" deep
12-16" tall
gardenstatebulb.com
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205-9300
2720 Industrial W
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NOTE: It is important to store bulbs correctly until they are planted. Unpack the bulbs and store them in a cool, dry
place with plenty of air circulation, where the temperature is between 40-70℉.
Great gardens start with great soil!
Soil preparation is essential for successful gardening.
Flower bulbs prefer loose, well-drained soil rich in organic material.
Start by removing weeds, rocks and debris from the planting area.
Loosen the soil to a depth of approximately 12 inches and mix in
organic matter such as peat moss, compost, manure, or a combination.
This is especially important if you are planting in an area with heavy
clay or ground that tends to hold moisture. Properly preparing the soil
before planting will keep the bulbs from rotting and helps the roots to
access oxygen and nutrients in the soil. This is a crucial step to ensure
happy, healthy and beautiful plants.
Before planting, soak the corms for 2-3 hours in
lukewarm water to add moisture back to the corm; this
helps to jump start rooting.
Plant the ranunculus in the fall when the ground cools
and before the first hard frost. Outside temperature
should be about 65℉ or cooler.
Select a well-drained location that receives full sun to
partial shade.
Dig a hole 2-3" deep in loosened soil and place corms
in the hole. Corms should be spaced about 2-3" apart.
Plant corms with the “claw facing down” pointing down.
Cover with soil. After planting, water well once so that
the soil above the bulbs settles. Fertilize the corms with
bulb food after planting to help them get established
and grow strong new roots. Once planted, the soil needs
to remain moist.
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