Ranunculus Garden | GROWING INDOORS
A ranunculus garden will provide the most beautiful look to your outdoor space. Growing ranunculus from corms indoors will assure you will have many flowers with a head start. We will cover if they are difficult to grow, what plants grow well with ranunculus, if they only bloom once, and whether they’re invasive so that you will be successful growing ranunculus in your garden.
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With every blog post, I realize how much closer we are getting to spring and it makes me giddy. We are working on some changes to our small garden so that we can grow even more flowers this season. We will be adding more raised garden beds and taking advantage of using just about every available square inch of it. My hubby is ready to dig in, well, maybe not that ready. LOL! Check out my GARDEN WITH PURPOSE | Gardening Changed my Life! You will get to know about my story and why I have become such a huge fan of taking my garden and an attachment to every flower I grow!
It is common knowledge that I am a little obsessed, okay, maybe a ton obsessed, with growing dahlias. But I need to share all I know about a ranunculus garden as these incredibly beautiful flowers have made the top 5 on my list to grow. There are a lot of flowers on the list, but this delicate, sophisticated bloom is like no other.
Okay, get ready to learn about the ranunculus flower, so incredibly gorgeous. To me, what makes it so special is the delicate flowers, even more, delicate than roses. They come in pastel colors but are also available in vibrant tones, making them so perfect for creating bouquets. The best news is that they grow so easily indoors from corms.
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DO RANUNCULUS GROW BACK EVERY YEAR?
Ranunculus is a perennial plant, which means that they do grow back every year, under the right conditions, zone 7-8 are perennials, other zones are annuals and you will need to dig them out to grow indoor for next season.
If your zone is too hot in the summer consider planting the starters in the Spring in containers for summer blooms. This way you can move them around if it gets too hot. Being in zone 7 or 8 allows you to plant them in the fall on the ground for a spring show. I grow my ranunculus indoors since the weather here has been too unpredictable. I like to be safe!
WHAT MONTH DO PLANT RANUNCULUS BULBS
It is best to plant ranunculus corms in the fall before the ground is too hard from the cold. It all depends on your zone, but for zone 8b, we plant them in October or November. Planting in the fall is always best, it allows the root to get established and be healthier when it blooms next season.
I personally have no problem starting them indoors the same year I am going to plant them. Because the cold weather has been lasting much longer the past 2 years, I feel it is acceptable.
Now, if you live in a warmer zone, you can plant the corms on the ground later, November to December. You will get beautiful blooms in the Spring.
Remember that the source you use to get your corms will provide information on the specific variety you are getting. It is always a good practice to learn from the information provided, since they know the specific requirements for the variety you are getting.
ARE RANUNCULUS DIFFICULT TO GROW?
I will be honest, they can be a little tricky, but not growing indoors. The reason they are a little hard to grow has more to do with the soil and weather. Trust me, my ranunculus last season did not do as great because the rain was none stop until July. This is super important, you must have well-draining soil or like dahlia tubers, they will rot. Make sure you are using a very high-quality soil mix. You can add perlite or some type of sand mix to improve the drainage of your soil.
The flower looks fragile and soft, but do not overwater them. Keep the soil moist and try to avoid getting water on the leaves and flowers. Water around the base of the plant first thing in the morning, so that the plant has time to dry before evening. I have to watch my mother, who has a extra nurturing thumb and waters, with love, a little too much. She is special!
WHAT GROWS WELL WITH RANUNCULUS
The ranunculus flower has such an elegant look and I love to plant them along with pansies, as the scale variation makes for a beautiful contrast in a ranunculus garden. They both have the same sunlight requirements making them perfect to grow together. The other great thing about planting both together is that they require the same temperature to grow. If you don’t like pansies, you can also consider primrose flowers. They have a similar look and scale to the pansies.
ARE RANUNCULUS INVASIVE?
I would not consider them invasive, though the corms multiply so you get more plants to form one at the end of the season. Do keep in mind that they self-seed and will spread in certain conditions, not in an aggressive manner. Maintaining an eye on the growth and spread is critical if you are going to keep them in the group through winter.
If you do have concerns about your ranunculus garden, consider growing them in containers. They will grow beautifully.
HOW TO GROW RANUNCULUS INDOORS FOR YOU RANUNCULUS GARDEN:
Want to get started on your beautiful ranunculus garden? First thing is to have stored your corms in a dry place.
EASY STEPS
Corms
Planting
Germinating
Watering
A RANUNCULUS GARDEN IS WAITING FOR YOU!
Flowers like ranunculus have such beauty and soft fragrance and growing them impacts you in such a positive manner on your mental health. When spring begins, I am so mentally ready to feed my soul by seeing flowers when the season starts. Flowers and plants reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and it helps with concentration. Check out my blog post 10 BENEFITS OF GARDENING! | It can change your life.
Always consult your healthcare provider before using any of the things I mention or applying them to your life. I am speaking from my own experience and sharing what has transform and made a positive impact in my life
ARE YOU GOING TO GROW YOUR RANUNCULUS?
Growing my own flower, like ranunculus, make me beyond happy. It is such a rewarding experience and helps my mood. Give this experience a try and watch how this little corm will bring you so many hours of enjoyment. I can’t wait until you aer enjoying your ranunculus flower bouquet in your home.
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Good luck growing your ranunculus this year! Hopefully, the weather will cooperate! They are such beautiful flowers! Thanks for the step-by-step instructions!
Thank you Donna! I hope you grow them, they are very easy to grow and so rewarding.
Your enthusiasm is infectious! You even make me interested in my own garden lol!
You made my year Rachel! Let’s go! I am here is you need any help… LOL!
I am an obsessed with growing ranunculus. I have some windowsill plants that are just budding, but up until this point I’ve been unsuccessful as the bulbs that got past the rainy springs would get fried by sudden summers. So right now they’re growing inside on a south windowsill but are also supplemented by a grow light in the evenings. My goal is to grow enough so that all the teachers and working moms nearby have flowers!
Hi Michelle! I love ranunculus also, they are such beauties. They are worth growing but are a bit picky on watering and sunlight. I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you with growing them indoors through blooming. I will keep my fingers crossed that you have tons of flowers to share with the teachers and working moms. Thank you for sharing your flower journey and always remain creative!