Ranunculus Red Shades Bulbs – Spring Flowers for Garden & Cutting – Hand Picked Nursery

Make a bold statement in your spring garden with Ranunculus Red Shades Bulbs. Featuring rich, layered red petals with a rose-like appearance, these vibrant blooms add drama and elegance to garden beds, borders, and fresh-cut bouquets. Though delicate in appearance, ranunculus are hardy cool-season growers that thrive with proper preparation and care.

🌼 Product Details:

• Variety: Ranunculus Aviv Red
• Bulb Type: Large Healthy Corms
• Bulb Size: Size 7/+ cm
• Mature Height: 12–16 inches
• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer (10–16 weeks to bloom)
• Bloom Diameter: 4–5 inches
• Bloom Duration: 4–7 weeks
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Rich, well-draining
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 8–10
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart

Ranunculus may be grown as annuals or perennials depending on climate, but are most commonly cultivated as cool-season tender perennials.

🪴 How to Plant:

• Pre-Soak: Soak bulbs in water for 3 hours before planting.
• Pre-Sprout (Optional but Recommended):
  Place soaked bulbs in a shallow tray filled with lightly moist, sandy loam soil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and keep in a warm location with no direct sunlight for 5–7 days, or until sprouts appear.
• Initial Growth: Once sprouted, lightly cover bulbs with additional soil and introduce indirect light.
• Transplanting: After approximately two weeks of sun exposure and continued growth, transplant bulbs outdoors.
• Planting Depth: 2 inches deep

Tip: Ranunculus thrive in cool weather — plant in early spring or fall depending on your region.

🌿 Maintenance:

• Watering: Water lightly until top growth emerges, then moderately during active growth. Always water at ground level to minimize fungal issues and flower discoloration.
• Fertilizer: Apply a well-balanced fertilizer in spring when growth first appears.
• Mulch: Maintain a light layer of mulch to keep soil cool and retain moisture, keeping mulch away from stems to prevent rot.
• Cut Flowers: Ideal for cutting gardens — straight stems, long vase life, and abundant blooms make ranunculus a florist favorite.

🌸 Why You’ll Love It:

• Deep red blooms with lush, layered petals
• Long-lasting flowers perfect for bouquets and arrangements
• Thrives as a cool-season bloomer
• Premium Hand Picked Nursery quality bulbs

💯 Our Guarantee:

We guarantee live delivery on all bulbs. Please contact us within 24 hours of arrival if your plants are in poor condition. Plants shipped during cold weather are at the buyer’s risk. All bulbs are carefully inspected and approved before shipment.