If you already have them in the garden or cultivated in a pot, you have probably already tried it: cut off the flower stalks of the ranunculus and place them in a vase. These flowers from Asia bring color to the living and working areas - they are considered to be messengers of spring.
How do I properly care for ranunculus cut flowers?
Ranunculus cut flowers are popular signs of spring that are available in many colors and shapes. They are suitable as soloists or in combination with other flowers. Care includes regular cutting of stems, water changes, and use of lukewarm water with food, such as lemon juice.
How would you like it?
Red, violet, pink, yellow, orange or would you rather have two colors? Tightly filled, loosely filled or unfilled? Large-flowered or rather small and delicate? A lot is possible with ranunculus! There are now so many cultivated varieties of these plants that there is actually something for every taste.
Available early in the year
Cut aurora (mostly from Holland) are available in flower shops as early as January. The season lasts until around May. Ranunculus blooms outdoors in this country from May onwards. The petals of the cut flowers gradually open until a deep insight into the inside of the flower is possible.
The language of the flower: charm, uniqueness, happiness
The flower shape of ranunculus looks great in vases, but also in arrangements. The flowers are an ideal gift for outstanding people who are very important to you. In the language of flowers, ranunculus represent charm, cheerfulness and uniqueness.
These flowers go well with ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus looks fantastic both solo and combined with other cut flowers. As a soloist, this flower is wonderful in a bright red color for your loved one, for example. Colorful signs of spring can be created with:
- Tulips
- Iris
- Carnations
- Daffodils
- Chrysanthemums
The cut flowers in the vase
You should keep this in mind when caring for cut flowers:
- cut off a piece of the stem about every 2 days
- renew the vase water regularly
- lukewarm tap water with food e.g. B. Use lemon juice
- Don’t set the water level too high
- Check water regularly
Place the cut flowers in a cool place such as the kitchen, bedroom or hallway. The flowers should never be left in a draft or even above the radiator. With good care they last 10 to 14 days.
Tip
When purchasing these cut flowers, make sure that the inner petals are still closed!
