Whether you call it ranunculus bush or Kerria japonica - this plant, which grows up to 2 m high and sprouts happily, is not only suitable for outdoor cultivation. It can also grow and thrive in a pot.
How do I properly care for a ranunculus bush in a pot?
A ranunculus bush in a bucket needs a 10-15 liter bucket, a sunny location, regular watering and fertilizing every 4 weeks. In addition, it should be cut annually and wintered frost-free.
How big should the bucket be?
If you purchased the ranunculus bush as a young plant, you can first move it into a 10 to 15 liter container. A larger planter is only required after 2 to 3 years. Conventional potting soil is sufficient to fill the pot. This should be permeable, but also able to store water well.
Find a parking space
You should not place a ranunculus bush in a pot directly in the sun. It is difficult to ensure that the soil stays moist there. It is therefore advisable to choose a sunny location. For example, the location can be there:
- on the balcony
- on the terrace
- in the area of the house entrance
In general, a ranunculus bush in a pot is also the right choice for those who don't want to take the risk of planting the plant where it can spread wildly and who want to save themselves the work of installing a root barrier in the ground.
Water and fertilize regularly
It is important to pay attention to regular care, which primarily includes watering and fertilizing. Otherwise, the ranunculus bush in the pot will quickly look old. Water it frequently so that the soil is moderately moist.
Fertilizing should not be done too often or too heavily. It is enough to supply this plant with new nutrients every 4 weeks. Normal flower fertilizer (€12.00 on Amazon) or container plant fertilizer in liquid form are suitable for fertilizing.
Cutting and overwintering
Cutting also plays a crucial role with this potted plant! Thin out the plant every year and remove the old flowers. In preparation for overwintering, the shoots can be cut back by a third. The ranunculus bush is overwintered in a frost-free but cool place.
Tip
You are welcome to repot your ranunculus bush in the spring. This saves you from having to add fertilizer and gives the plant more space to grow.
