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 - Feb
HOW TO SOW:
Need cold stratification to germinate.
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) "Pink Shades"
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