Ranunculus are popular cut flowers, but are also often planted in gardens or cultivated in pots on balconies. They impress with their flowers, which are vaguely reminiscent of peonies or roses.
What colors are available in ranunculus?
Ranunculus are available in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, purple, orange and yellow, as well as numerous intermediate tones and multi-colored variations. The color intensity depends on the variety, growing conditions and nutrient content in the soil.
A wide range of colors
Thanks to the sensitivity of numerous breeders, there are now a lot of ranunculus on the market in a wide variety of colors. That's all there is:
- white
- pink
- red
- violet
- orange
- yellow
All possible nuances are present. There are cream-colored, golden yellow, light pink, light yellow and other colors available in stores. Multi-colored flowers are also not uncommon. There are other varieties on the market that produce white flowers with a pink tint at the edge or varieties that are orange in color and have a yellow-green glow in the middle.
How about lipstick-red ranunculus for your loved one? Yellow and orange ranunculus for a friend who is in a sad mood? White ranunculus for a wedding? Violet ranunculus for your beloved mother? Multicolored ranunculus for playful women's hearts? Even if you choose a bouquet mix of several colors, it doesn't look tacky, but rather cheerful.
Make dull living spaces shine
Whether plain or two-tone – with ranunculus you can bring color into dull living and office spaces. Bare, white walls really come to life when there is a bouquet of ranunculus on a table in front of them. The flowers shine as cut flowers in a vase and create a happy, carefree, lively and harmonious atmosphere.
When does the flowering period begin?
The flowering period of ranunculus usually begins in May. Flowering can last until July. The prerequisite for this is that the wilted flowers are cut off regularly and quickly so that the plant produces new buds.
Color intensity – depends on many factors
Do you want the brightest colors on your ranunculus? Then you should keep the following factors in mind:
- buy color-intensive varieties
- ideal growing conditions
- sufficient nutrient content in the soil
- Location in partial shade
- not exposed to midday sun
- in the vase: cool ambient temperatures
- in the vase: change water every 2 to 3 days
Tip
Attention: There are no variety names for ranunculus. They are only named after colors.
