Ranunculus 'Bonbon' (5 bulbs) – A bright and refined bloom! 🌸✨ Submitted by Van Noort
Bring a touch of elegance and colour to your garden with Ranunculus 'Bonbon' . This exceptional variety is distinguished by its sumptuous double flowers , reminiscent of camellias, in a deep and luminous magenta tone. Part of the Amandine series, it offers larger flowers, better heat tolerance and a prolonged flowering in early summer. Perfect for bouquets, it also brightens up beds and pots with its spring glow.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height: 35 cm (14")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 6 (winter protection recommended in cold climates)
🦌 Deer resistance: Yes
💧 Water requirements: Medium (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Rich, loose and well drained
📦 Quantity: 5 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing Ranunculus 'Bonbon'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May, after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for sunny beds and borders.
✔️ In a pot: Perfect for terraces and balconies.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Soak the bulbs in lukewarm water for 3 to 4 hours before planting.
2️⃣ Plant them 5 cm deep, claws facing down.
3️⃣ Space them 10 cm apart for dense and uniform flowering.
4️⃣ Water lightly after planting, then regularly during the flowering period.
💡 Tip : Pair them with anemones or tulips for a spectacular spring effect!
🌿 Care of the Ranunculus 'Bonbon'
💦 Watering: Moderate, let dry slightly between two waterings.
🌱 Fertilizer: Adding liquid fertilizer for bulbs every 15 days will promote generous flowering.
✂️ Pruning: Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms.
❄️ Wintering:
✔️ In cold regions , dig up the bulbs after flowering and store them in a cool, dry place until the following spring.
💡 Why choose the Ranunculus 'Bonbon'?
✅ Spectacular and vibrant double flowers
✅ Ideal for bouquets thanks to its long vase life
✅ Prolonged and generous flowering
✅ Easy to grow in open ground or in pots
✨ Bring an explosion of color and refinement to your garden with the Ranunculus 'Bonbon' ! ✨
🌿 Pair it with anemones, peonies and daffodils for a vibrant spring garden! 😊
