It can present its bushy flowers to the world until deep into autumn and provide a ray of hope on dreary days. But you shouldn't just plant the ranunculus bush in autumn, but rather in spring. What needs to be taken into account?
How do you plant a ranunculus bush correctly?
When planting a ranunculus bush, you should choose a location protected from the wind, otherwise the long shoots could bend. It thrives in sun, partial shade and shade. The substrate should be slightly acidic to neutral, lime-free and nutrient-rich.
Which location proves to be perfect?
Whether you want to use the ranunculus bush as a privacy screen, hedge or solitary plant in the lawn - be careful when choosing the location! It should be in a location protected from the wind, otherwise the long shoots could bend. Otherwise, this shrub is very undemanding. It grows in the sun as well as in partial shade and shade.
Why should you install a root barrier?
It's not just the location that needs to be taken into account when choosing a location. Since this shrub likes to form runners, it should be provided with plenty of space. If this is not possible, it is recommended to plant it with a root barrier.
What requirements does the plant place on the substrate?
The demands on the substrate can also be easily met. Ideally the earth is:
- slightly sour to neutral
- low to lime-free
- nutrient-rich
- permeable
- sandy to loamy
- not condensed
- not prone to drying out or getting wet
When does the ranunculus bush bloom?
The ranunculus bush blooms between April and July. If you cut off its wilted flowers after the flowering period, the shrub is willing to produce new flower buds. He can open these between August and September. You can see a few flowers until the first frost.
How to propagate the plant?
Basically, the ranunculus bush reproduces all by itself. It does this with the help of its runners. If you separate them and plant them somewhere else, you have successfully propagated the plant. Propagating cuttings and sowing are also possible, but more complex.
Which planting partners look good next to him?
If you want to use the ranunculus bush 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
- Privet
- Cherry Laurel
- Firethorn
- Weigelia
- Germany
- Dogwood
Tip
Experience has shown that the ranunculus bush blooms more profusely in shady locations than in the sun.
