Best Fertiliser for Ranunculus in Australia

How to Feed Ranunculus with CompleteGrow

Dilution & application

• Half strength (establishment): 5 mL fertiliser per 1 L water.
• Full strength (active growth & bloom): 10 mL per 1 L water.
• Garden beds: Apply 1–2 L of solution per m² (aim to wet the root zone, not the leaves).
• Containers: For a 30 cm pot, apply 1–1.5 L of solution until slight runoff.

Australia timing guide (adjust a few weeks by local climate)

• Sprout stage (2–3 weeks after planting): Half strength weekly, starting when shoots are 2–3 cm tall.
• Active growth (late winter): Full strength every 10–14 days. If growth is very lush with fewer buds, drop to ¾ strength for two feeds.
• Bloom (spring): Continue full strength every 10–14 days. Water early and feed soil (avoid petals).
• Post-bloom recharge (3–4 weeks): Half strength every 2–3 weeks, then stop as leaves yellow and die back.

Quality control & troubleshooting

• Pale new leaves (iron deficiency): Add one half-strength feed the following week; ensure pH 6.0–6.8 for micronutrient availability.
• Leafy but few flowers (too much nitrogen): Skip one feed, then resume at ½–¾ strength; keep plants in full sun.
• Salt build-up in pots: Every 4–6 weeks, flush containers with plain water until it drains freely; resume normal feeding next watering.
• Hot spells (>28°C): Feed at half strength and water early morning to reduce stress.
• Mix order: Fill can with water → add CompleteGrow → stir → apply. Don’t mix in the same can with lime or highly alkaline additives.
• Foliar option (optional): 2–3 mL/L as a fine morning mist on leaves only (never flowers), when a quick pick-up is needed.

Soil & pH tips

• Target pH 6.0–6.8 for best nutrient uptake. In alkaline soils, rely on the liquid feed rather than adding strong lime.
• Improve heavy clay with coarse compost and sharp sand for drainage; ranunculus dislike waterlogging.
• Mulch lightly (kept off crowns) to stabilise moisture during bud set and flowering.