Ranunculus Koi Seeds

🎉 Free Shipping on Orders Over €29
✈️ Buy $60 and get $20 off 💰

Ranunculus Koi Seeds: Grow Giant, Ruffled Blooms from Seed! 🌸

Why Choose Ranunculus Koi Seeds? 🌟

• Rare & Unique: Cultivate the famed "Koi Series" ranunculus—giant, frilly blooms (8–12 cm) in mesmerizing koi-inspired colors: coral, peach, sunset orange, and pink with dual-tone edges.

• Florist’s Dream: Prized globally for cut flowers, these blooms rival peonies in size and elegance. Perfect for bouquets, weddings, or garden showpieces.

• From Seed to Spectacle: Experience the joy of nurturing these stunning flowers from seed—rewarding for passionate gardeners!

• Long Blooming Season: Sow in fall, enjoy a spring extravaganza (February–April) with dozens of blooms per plant.

Plant Profile 📜

• Common Names: Ranunculus Koi, Persian Buttercup, “Florist’s Ranunculus”

• Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Koi Series’

• Growth Type: Perennial (grown as annual in colder zones) | Height: 30–45 cm

• Hardiness: Best in USDA zones 8–11; treat as annual elsewhere.

Key Features 🔍

1. Floral Drama:

   • Double-ruffled petals with watercolor gradients—resembling koi fish swimming in bloom!

   • Bicolor varieties: Soft apricot fading to ivory, pink with golden edges, and crimson-streaked petals.

2. Garden Versatility:

   • Thrives in pots, borders, or cutting gardens. Compact enough for balconies!

   • Cut Flower Superstar: Stems last 7–10 days in vases—longer-lasting than roses!

3. Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with semi-double blooms.

Growing Guide from Seed 🌱

Sowing Time

• Best Window: September–December (for spring blooms).

• Cold Climates: Start seeds indoors 12–14 weeks before last frost.

Seed Preparation

• Soak Seeds: Soak in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to boost germination.

• Cold Stratification (Optional): Chill seeds in damp paper towels in the fridge for 2–3 weeks for higher success rates.

Planting Steps

1. Soil: Use a light, well-draining seed mix (pH 6.0–7.0).

2. Sowing Depth: Surface-sow seeds (light aids germination) and lightly cover with vermiculite.

3. Temperature: Keep at 15–18°C; germination takes 10–20 days.

4. Light: Provide bright, indirect light until seedlings establish.

Care Tips

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy—overwatering kills seedlings.

• Transplanting: Move to pots/garden beds once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves.

• Feeding: Feed weekly with balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) during growth; switch to high-phosphorus (5-10-5) at bud formation.

Critical Success Factors 🌞

• Light: Full sun in fall/winter; provide afternoon shade in spring to protect blooms.

• Soil: Enrich with compost for nutrients; ensure excellent drainage to prevent rot.

• Avoid Overcrowding: Space plants 20–30 cm apart for airflow.

Design & Uses 🎨

• Container Gardens: Pair with trailing nasturtiums for vibrant contrast.

• Cut Flower Patches: Dedicate a sunny corner for endless home bouquets.

• Spring Borders: Mix with tulips and forget-me-nots for layered color.