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Ranunculus

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 With beautiful, brightly coloured flowers, ruffled petals and straight stems, the ranunculus flower, or buttercup, is truly a showstopper! They’re perfect for growing in the garden, then cutting and placing in vases to add colour to your home. When it comes to growing these springtime beauties, all that’s needed is some sunlight, rich soil and regular, but light, watering. Here’s everything you need to know to grow ravishing ranunculus flowers at home. when to plant ? Ranunculus are available at many retailers when the weather is not too cold. They are most commonly available in fall and early spring. These are also the best times to plant ranunculus. Depending on the climate, there are differing places for where you should plant your ranunculus. Where to plant ? In warmer climates, you can plant the bulbs in the soil, but if you’re in a colder climate, we would advise you to start the growing process indoors. Plant the bulb in a sunny spot with soil providing adequate drainage an...

Roses

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  Rose bushes  come in a variety of forms, from climbing roses to miniature rose plants. One way to group roses into classes is according to their date of introduction: Old roses —also called “old-fashioned roses” and “heirloom roses”—are those introduced prior to 1867. These are the lush, invariably fragrant roses found in old masters’ paintings. There are hundreds of old rose varieties—whose hardiness varies—providing choices for both warm and mild climates. Modern hybrid roses , introduced after 1867,   are sturdy, long-blooming, extremely hardy and disease-resistant, and bred for color, shape, size, and fragrance. The  hybrid tea roses , with one large flower on a long cutting stem,   are one of the most popular hybrids. Species , or   wild roses , are those that have been growing wild for many thousands of years. These wild roses have been adapted to modern gardens and usually bloom from spring to early summer. Most species ros...