Cottage Garden Rainbow Mix Ranunculus Bulbs

Looking for a burst of color in your garden? These Cottage Garden Rainbow Mix Ranunculus Bulbs will give you incredible bursts of colors in the garden and in your flower arrangements. This custom-curated mix of colors was created to give growers the most incredible rainbow of warm colors in your ranunculus patch. The photos speak for themselves! You will find a stunning mix of intense reds, cozy oranges, and bright yellows.

Planting Ranunculus by Zones 

Zones 9–10 

• Plant bulbs in the fall, as early as November.  

• You can plant multiple rounds of ranunculus for a longer cutting season. 

Zones 3–8 

• Plant in early spring or late winter after the threat of hard frost has passed. 

Planting Ranunculus bulbs 

• Soak bulbs in a mixture of lukewarm water and a splash of fish emulsion for 2-3 hours. Do not soak overnight, as this can cause rot.  

• Plant into well-draining soil with the “fingers” pointing down. These bulbs do well in containers, allowing you to dig them up for replanting later years. In Zones 9 and 10, you can leave them in the ground, however you may lose some to gophers, rot, or other issues. 

Growing Ranunculus 

• Ranunculus can be planted in various soil conditions and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. A very versatile and easy-to-grow flower, perfect for flower arrangements and pollinator gardens

Growing Ranunculus in Containers 

• If you are planting Ranunculus in containers, make sure your container is at least 10” deep. The larger the container, the more blooms you will get from your plants. Keep in mind, containers will dry out faster because they have more surface area and less soil to retain moisture.

Harvesting Ranunculus Flowers 

• Harvest early, in the cool of the morning for the most attractive and long-lasting blooms.
   

Southern California Pro-tips 

• Ranunculus can be grown all fall, winter, and early spring. 

• Mulch heavily to keep the soil cool and well-watered. 

• DO NOT overhead water as this promotes disease.
   

Companion Flowers/ Crops 

• Ranunculus looks lovely with most cool-season flowers like alyssum, borage, and calendula.
   

Additional Learning Resources 

• New to starting crops from seeds? Please watch our Seed Starting Presentation to learn the basics! 

• Learn about growing all our crops on our YouTube channel.