A trio of ranunculus flowers in my vase today which are reminding me of roses. They were a recent purchase from a local discount store which has what is calls a garden centre section. These were three plants to a pot in a range of colours but these were the ones that caught my eye. With my own attempt at planting ranunculus to overwinter in the greenhouse not being successful I decided to treat myself. Unfortunately the label wasn't helpful - just the word ranunculus and no details.
Thanks as always to Cathy over at 'Rambling In The Garden' for being such a steadfast host each and every Monday of the year.
Here we had an absolutely beautiful day for Easter Sunday - the sort of day that I could live over and over again. Blue skies, sunshine, a gentle breeze and a most ambient temperature. There were one or two jobs to do in the morning but as himself was cooking our Easter meal I pottered in the garden all afternoon until early evening. More potatoes were planted, dahlias were potted up and there was much weeding. I also took time to wonder round the garden and just stand and stare. The crab apple tree, the blossom of which I featured in last week's vase, is still flowering profusely and it's a real show-stopper. I hope that the Easter Day weather treated you just as kindly wherever you are. Today the weather gods have read the script and as it is a bank holiday it's been predictably raining but is slowly brightening up now.
The Ranunculus are beauties. I'm glad to read that you experienced a perfect Easter Sunday, Anna! I struggle to grow Ranunculus too. This year, I planted 4 varieties of Ranunculus, 40 corms in total, and less than a dozen emerged and bloomed in my cutting garden so lesson learned (again!).
ReplyDeleteOh - what size of pots are your ranunculus in, Anna? I have so far got them to grow in the g/h, three to a pot, and they are in bud, but I don't know if they would be better in a bigger pot. And how long did it take for the buds to open? Mine will eventually be pink too, so I am delighted to have a taste of what is to come by seeing yours. Aren't they lovely? Sounds as if you had a great gardening day yesterday and got lots done. It was spotting with rain most f the day, without properly raining, but we have managed 3mm today which the garden and I am very grateful for! Hope Himself made a good job of the lunch!
ReplyDeleteThe Ranunculus are a beautiful vivid pink Anna. I have always fancied growing them but have only once bought a potted one in spring that didn't last very long - it was probably coddled in a greenhouse until I bought it and exposed it to the real world! LOL! It seems the weather was kind to most of us over Easter and it is perfect today too, although chilly when the sun goes behind a cloud. My crabapple is also flowering now, so I think we have caught you up. It is suddenly so green! I agree, this kind of weather would be wonderful all through April, and May…..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Ranunculus, Anna. I've had no success growing them either - not even in pots. Your Easter Sunday sounds as though it was perfect for you. The weather was good here too, but holiday Monday was awful - heavy rain all day (and all night too). I hope your ranunculus are long-lasting in your vase - they're such a beautiful colour!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful Ranunculus , such a rich colour. I went to visit Alison who used to post on IAVOM yesterday, and admired her ranunculus too all grown in the ground within her polytunnel. You did well to bring those home to you.
ReplyDeleteAll our potatoes are now planted. The blossom is beautiful isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI thought they were roses too. How pretty. I never had much success growing rununculus either.
ReplyDeleteI wish it would rain here. All our potatoes are in and the dahlias are ready for planting. Some tubers are huge so will soon fill up the car boot
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