Bring a stunning display of rich, red blooms to your garden with the Ranunculus Vortex Red. Part of the sought-after Vortex series, this Persian Buttercup produces exceptionally large, fully double flowers with beautifully layered, ruffled petals that create a rose-like appearance. Each bloom opens to reveal densely packed petals in a deep, vibrant red, making it a standout in borders, containers and floral arrangements alike.The Vortex series is prized by gardeners and florists for its impressive flower size and long vase life, making these plants equally at home in the garden or as freshly cut stems in a vase. Flowering in both spring and autumn, these elegant plants provide colour over an extended season, brightening up patio displays, beds and borders when many other plants have finished flowering.This set includes 3 or 6 established plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Once planted, they require minimal fuss and reward with generous flushes of showy blooms throughout the flowering season.What's Included: 3 or 6 x Ranunculus Vortex Red plants Each supplied as a 1 litre root ball Established plants, ready to plant out or pot on Cultural Information: Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus 'Vortex Red' Common Names: Persian Buttercup, Ranunculus Classification: Tuberous Perennial Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm x 20–30 cm Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright Perfect for: Borders, Containers, Patio Displays, Cut Flowers Flowering Time: Spring and Autumn Flower Form: Extra-Large, Fully Double with Layered Ruffled Petals Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Watering: Moderate – Avoid Waterlogging Hardiness: Half-Hardy (protect from prolonged frost and heavy wet) Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators Foliage: Fresh Green, Deeply Divided Leaves Planting & Care Tips: Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil for best results. Water regularly during active growth and flowering, but avoid waterlogged conditions as the tubers can rot. Apply a balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks during the growing season to encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong the flowering display. In colder regions, consider lifting tubers after the foliage has died back and storing them in a cool, dry place over winter, or protect in situ with a thick mulch. Well suited to container growing – ensure pots have adequate drainage holes. Notes: Available in Red. These plants are supplied as established 1 litre root ball specimens and may arrive in various stages of growth depending on the time of year.
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