Like anemones, ranunculus give you a great bang for your buck. They’re relatively inexpensive to buy. You can get as many as 25 ranunculus corms for only a few dollars. One corm also yields a few flowers, unlike a lot of other spring bulbs. Ranunculus grow on long stems and make great cut flowers, whether in a bouquet of their own or mixed with other flowers in arrangements. This year I’m growing 100 ranunculus (mixed colours), which I purchased from the New Zealand mail order company Bulbs Direct. I hope they give us a beautiful display in spring.
As with tulips, hyacinth and anemones, ranunculus thrive in cooler climates. If you live in a region with mild winters, it is still possible to grow ranunculus and for them to flower well. All that is required is a bit of care. I have written these growing tips with warmer conditions in mind, so if you live in an area with cold conditions, bear in mind that it might not be necessary to pre-chill your ranunculus corms.
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