Description

This unique variety originates from Japan and grows in spray form.

• branching plants produce 10+ stems with multiple flowers per stem
• flower petals have a pretty pearl coated sheen that preserves vase life up to 10 days
• class 1 tubers from tissue culture produce larger plants than traditional ranunculus, increase planting spacing to 12 inches
• breeder’s right protected variety, price includes $0.50 Royalty Fee for production for one season*

*Additional Royalty Fee due if corms are saved and replanted.

Growing Instructions for Butterfly Litai Ranunculus

Before planting, soak your ranunculus Butterfly Litai corms in room-temperature water for 4-6 hours. Let a little water trickle into the soaking bowl to increase the oxygen in the water. After soaking, the corms can either be planted directly into the ground or pre-sprouted inside.

For pre-sprouting, place the corms in flats with drainage holes, cover the corms lightly in moist soil, store at 45 °F, and check on them daily.

In zones 8 and warmer, plant in the Fall for Spring blooms. In colder regions, plant in early Spring about 6 weeks before the last hard frost and cover your plants to protect from frost. Plant 12″ apart, 1-2″ deep, with the tubers pointing down.

Butterfly Litai Ranunculus like good, well-draining soil. Enrich with compost for healthy plants and make sure the roots are never too wet.

Plants will flower about 90 days after planting. For floral arrangements, cut stems for bouquet making when the buds are just starting to show color for the longest vase life.

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