In growing zones lower than USDA Growing Zone 7 Ranunculus corms should not be left in the ground over the winter. Here in the Kapuskasing Region we are considered to be USDA Growing Zone 2b, so a few extra steps are required to ensure beautiful blooms. These are the corms we will have available in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. ![]() Light Pink Amandine Marshmallow Ranunculus.We plan to have even more in coming years including the Picotee varieties! Varieties of Ranunculus available in our Farm & Garden Market for Spring 2022 planting. Ranunculus will take approximately 1- 1/2 months to start blooming from planting out, growth will slow in hot weather. Start corms indoors in Late Winter using the below instructions and direct sow or transplant pre-sprouted plants outside once risk of deep freezing has passed – approximately 1 month before last frost date for your hardiness zone. Zones lower than 4 should start March -April Zones between 6 and 4 should start February – March Be prepared to provide temporary protection in the event of unexpected cold/snow in Early Spring. To get blooms for Mid August through the Fall follow the same instructions but start plants in Mid June through Mid July. ![]() ![]() Extremely hot weather will slow the plants growth so be sure to select your planting location for your Fall plants where they will receive midday shade in the hottest part of the Summer without being in Full Shade by Fall, alternatively grow in 8-10″ pots or large containers that can be moved to provide shade in the hottest part of summer and moved to a Full Sun in Fall. Note: you will not get as many blooms in the Fall as you would in the Spring and you will have to keep an eye out for slug damage which is less of an issue in Spring. Ranunculus like to be Well watered but they do not like to be stuck in standing water or soggy soil as this will cause the corms to rot so selecting sites with good drainage is a must.
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