A must have bloom for florists with layers of large ruffled velvet petals. Usually grown from corms but can also be grown from seed.When to Sow: Oct - FebHOW TO SOW:Need cold stratification to germinate. (our seeds are pre stratified for you so you can sow them straight away) Sow in Autumn / Winter under glass - Surface sow onto a tray of moist well-drained compost. Just cover with a sprinkle of soil and keep moist. leave in a coldframe or greenhouse over winter and germination will occur when the weather warms in springtime. Idel temp 10- 16°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Expert Level: Medium
Germination Time : 4-12 Weeks
Site: Full Sun / Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay/ Chalk/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Well drained
Care: Likes plenty of nutrition and organic matter
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Pots
Harvesting: Cut while blooms are still closed. Cut and come again.
Days to Maturity: N/A
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Height: 25cm
Plant Spacing: 20cm
Ranunculus Asiaticus Bloomingdale II (Persian Buttercup) "Magic Purple"
10 Seeds per packet Approx. Pelleted seeds for easier handling and better germination
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms