🌸 Ranunculus: Growing Guide
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) grows best in full sun with moderate watering, and does well at 5–24 °C (41–75 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Space plants about 15 cm (5.9 in) apart. Expect 90–120 days.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Ranunculus asiaticus |
|---|---|
| Category | Bulbs |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 15 cm (5.9 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | 5–24 °C (41–75 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 90–120 days |
| Sowing depth | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Height | 20–45 cm (7.9–18 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||
| Continental | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||
| Oceanic | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||
| Subtropical | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||
| Cold / Northern | Harvest | Plant out | ||||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Harvest | Harvest | Plant out | Plant out |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Oct–Nov · Harvest: Mar–Apr.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Apr–May.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Mar–Apr.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Mar–Apr.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: Sep · Harvest: May.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Mar–Apr.
Watering
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 8 days in winter. Steady moisture.
Growing tips
Paper-thin petals. Every color. Bouquets. Plant in autumn.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Ranunculus: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Oct–Nov · Harvest: Mar–Apr. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Apr–May. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Sep–Oct · Harvest: Mar–Apr.
Ranunculus: how often should I water it?
Water about every 3 days in summer and about every 8 days in winter. Steady moisture.
Ranunculus: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 15 cm (5.9 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 5 cm (2 in).
Ranunculus: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 90–120 days.
Ranunculus: which plants grow well with it?
Tulip, Anemone.
Ranunculus: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Aphids, Powdery mildew.
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