Tecolote Café Ranunculus Corms
Tecolote Café Ranunculus reminds us of Shel Silverstein's poem, "The Garden":
Ol' Man Simon, planted a diamond
Grew hisself a garden the likes of none.
Sprouts all growin', comin' up glowin',
Fruits of jewels all shinin' in the sun.
Colors of the rainbow,
See the sun and rain grow
Sapphires and rubies on ivory vines...
Ol' crow nibblin' on amethyst seeds.
In between the diamonds, ol man Simon
Crawls around pullin' out platinum weeds.
Pink pearl berries,
All you can carry,
Put 'em in bushel and
Haul 'em into town.
Anyway. There is more, but you get the vibe.
Ranunculus are perfect for cutting gardens, funky borders, or fancy pots that like attention. Plant your corms in early fall or early spring (depending on your grow zone - learn all about it here) and prepare to swoon.
Includes 15 corms in a cloth bag with a wooden label stake.
| Common Name
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Buttercup
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| Height
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10-16" |
| Zone
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Annual in zones 3-6, tender perennial in zones 7-10
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| Light
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Full sun or part shade
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| Deer
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Deer resistant
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| Kids & Pets
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Non-toxic |
| Climate
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Likes mild temperatures |
| Water
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Water regularly once sprouted |
| Indoor & Pots
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Grows well in containers outside |
 How to Plant |
Soak your corms in room-temperature or cool water for 3-6 hours before planting. Allow a little trickle of water to run into the bowl as they rehydrate, or refresh the water every hour in order to increase the oxygen in the water (bad bacteria and mold spores like warm, oxygen deprived water). Plant immediately after soaking, 5" apart, 1-2" deep, with the little "claws" pointing down |
 Where to Plant |
Ranunculus like rich, well-draining soil. Supplement your dirt with compost or fertilizer when planting in the ground, or use fresh, quality potting soil for containers |
 When to Plant |
In warm zones (generally zones 7-10, 7 being the cusp), plant in the late fall for early spring blooms. If you live in a cold zone, with significant stretches of cold in the winter, (generally zones 6-2), plant in the late winter/very early spring instead, after your last hard frost. Corms can handle a brief, light frost, but will not survive if they are in temperatures below 30 degrees |
 When to Expect Blooms |
Planted in late summer or early fall in warmer climates, corms bloom in late winter or early spring (USDA zones 8-10). Planted in late winter or early spring in colder climates, corms bloom late spring or early summer (zones 3-7). Blooms arrive generally 90 days after planting |
 Care Instructions |
Water regularly once the foliage emerges, and pick the flowers regularly to encourage more blooms. (Bring the flowers in! Make bouquets! Have fun!) And ask us any questions along the way |
 Extra Credit |
Check out our Ranunculus Plant Care page here for information about pre-spouting your corms before planting them |
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will they be okay to store now (Georia summer weather) to plant 2025 early spring?
Hi! They will ship in October! Totally fine to store until spring in a cool, dry, dark place!