Ranunculus Mache Mix Seeds

Ranunculus Mache Mix produces large yellow, white, pink, red, orange and purple flowers on vigorous, strong-stemmed plants with dark green foliage.

Grow Guide: How to grow Maché ranunculus from pelleted seed in South Africa.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Cool-season Ranunculus asiaticus, usually grown as a seasonal ornamental
• Scientific Name: Ranunculus asiaticus
• Series: Maché™ F1 pelleted seed
• Seed Form: Single-seed pellet
• South African Sowing Time: Late summer to autumn, or another cool window when a 10–13°C germination medium can be maintained
• Position: Full sun in cool districts; morning sun and light afternoon protection in hot districts
• Sow Depth: Cover with a thin layer of fine mix or medium vermiculite, about 1 mm
• Light: Light is not required during germination; provide bright light after emergence
• Germination: 14–21 days at 10–13°C
• Pretreatment: Do not soak pellets or routinely pre-chill dry seed; keep the sown tray cool
• Transplanting: Transplant a sturdy root-held plug after about 8–10 weeks; harden off for 7–10 days
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Growth Type: Upright pot-and-garden growth form with strong flower stems
• Height and Spread: Approximately 25–30 cm high and 25–30 cm wide
• Flowering Time: About 12–14 weeks after potting, or roughly 20–24 weeks from sowing, under controlled conditions
• Flower Outcome: A mix of bright fully double flowers; individual seed colours vary

Why Grow This Variety

• Large yellow, white, pink, red, orange and purple flowers provide a strong colour feature.
• Strong stems support the large flowers.
• The blooms and stems suit cutting and floral displays.
• Dark green foliage provides contrast behind the flowers.

Garden Uses

Use Ranunculus Mache Mix in borders or containers, and cut stems for floral arrangements.

Growing Notes

• Use clean cells and fine, freely drained seedling mix; sow one pellet per cell and apply the exact cover above.
• Follow the germination temperature and timing above; keep evenly moist but never saturated.
• Transplant a sturdy root-held plug after about 8–10 weeks; harden off for 7–10 days. Keep crowns at soil level after planting.
• Use bright light, cool conditions, active airflow and the spacing above. Warm, stagnant or winter-wet soil causes most establishment failures.
• Ranunculus is ornamental and not edible. Sap may irritate skin; keep seed and plants away from children and pets.

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