Top Flower Growing Tips: Solving Your Ranunculus and Spring Bulb Questions

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Welcome back to another episode of The Cutflower Podcast! I’m Roz Chandler, your friendly Agony Aunt of the cut flower world. In today’s episode, we dive into some of the most common questions about growing ranunculus and spring bulbs. Whether you're battling yellowing leaves, wondering about the perfect time to plant ranunculus, or trying to prevent squirrels from digging up your precious bulbs, I’ve got you covered.

This episode is part of my Dear Roz series, where I answer your gardening dilemmas with practical, easy-to-follow advice. Feel free to send your own questions to me at roz@fieldgateflowers.co.uk with the subject line Ask Roz, and I’ll happily answer them in future episodes.

Key Takeaways:

• When to Plant Ranunculus: The best time for planting ranunculus corms is autumn (October-November), but in colder climates, February-March is ideal.
• Tips for Getting More Ranunculus Blooms: Give your ranunculus plenty of sunlight, regular feeding with a balanced fertiliser, and deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowers.
• Managing Yellowing Leaves: Overwatering or a lack of nitrogen could be the culprit; ensure your plants have well-drained soil and consider adding a balanced fertiliser.
• Growing Ranunculus in Containers: Yes, you can! Just ensure good drainage, proper spacing, and sunlight.
• Protecting Bulbs from Squirrels: Use chicken wire, sprinkle cayenne pepper, or plant daffodils around more vulnerable bulbs to keep squirrels at bay.

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