Ranunculus

Why can't I grow these pesky things . I have tried on at least 4 occasions. Twice in the border and twice in pots. They grow till the first true leaves then shrivel up and die! I have planted them soaked and unsoaked, Nothing!!!! Help

 

Hi Annej, I can't help, only reassure you that you're not on your own - we tried these this year and had the same problem! :(
I'm sure someone will be able to tell us what we're doing wrong.
Regards, Beki x

 

I'm not totally sure but don't these plants like boggy soil?
If so maybe that's what your problem is.
Helen.xxx.

 

Thanks folks, I think I'll just give up on them ,lifes too short..... Anne

 

They grew fine in my garden and flowered beautifully until the slugs and snails ate them all, and I mean ALL, just a few stumps remained!!!

 

Hi all. A lot of peeps think the ranunculus family are all weeds. The creeping buttercup is certainly not welcome any where that I know of. Many would wish that the slugs would eat the lot.

Still, HOdigger is quite correct. They were originally from water meadows and love it boggy.

So this year? :confused:

 

Well I don't know what type mine were but they certainly weren't weeds! they had enormous dense dusky pink flowers, they were fab!