Which location turns out to be perfect?
Whether you do Ranunculus want to use it as a privacy screen, hedge or solitary in the lawn - specify when choosing the Location Eight! It should be sheltered from the wind, otherwise the long shoots could kink. Otherwise this shrub is very undemanding. It grows both in the sun and in the Penumbra and shadows.
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Why should a root barrier be put in place?
When choosing a location, it is not only important to pay attention to the location. Since this shrub likes to form runners, it should be given plenty of space. If that is not possible, it is advisable to bring it together with a Root lock to plant.
What requirements does the crop place on the substrate?
The demands on the substrate can also be met without any problems. Ideally the earth is:
- slightly acidic to neutral
- Low-lime to lime-free
- nutritious
- permeable
- sandy to loamy
- not condensed
- does not tend to dry out or get wet
When does the ranunculus bloom?
The ranunculus flowers between April and July. If you look at its withered flowers after the Heyday cuts, the shrub is willing to develop new flower buds. He can open this between August and September. Until the first frost you can see isolated flowers.
How can the plant be propagated?
Basically, the ranunculus grows all by itself. He does this with the help of his foothills. If you separate these and plant them in a different location, you will have successfully propagated the plant. Also a cuttings propagation and sowing are possible, but more complex.
Which plant partners come into their own next to him?
If you want to use the ranunculus as a hedge (distance of 50 cm) or otherwise in the garden (distance of 1 m), you can plant it together with the following plants:
- Forsythia
- liguster
- Cherry laurel
- Firethorn
- Weigelia
- Deutzia
- Dogwood
Tips
Experience has shown that ranunculus blooms more profusely in shady locations than in the sun.