Brushmark Cesar is a premium ranunculus cultivar bred for cut flower production, offering the lush, layered blooms that have made these flowers beloved by florists and gardeners alike. Hardy in zones 8-11, this half-hardy perennial produces its intricate flowers in 75-95 days, rewarding patient growers with stems long enough for sophisticated arrangements. The Brushmark series brings new standards of quality to ranunculus breeding, combining the elegant form of Ranunculus asiaticus with reliable performance in the garden.
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Bred specifically for commercial cut flower quality, Brushmark Cesar delivers the dense, ruffled blooms characteristic of premium ranunculus while maintaining the vigor needed for garden growing. This cultivar flowers within 75-95 days, making it accessible for gardeners seeking quick returns, and thrives in the moderate watering regime that ranunculus prefer. The compact bush habit, with plants spaced just 6 inches apart, allows gardeners to create substantial cutting gardens in surprisingly small spaces.
Brushmark Cesar is grown primarily for cut flowers, where its architectural blooms and strong stems make it a favorite for both professional florists and home arrangers. The ruffled, multi-petaled flowers bring sophisticated depth to bouquets and arrangements, lasting well in water once harvested at peak bloom.
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Start ranunculus corms indoors 8-10 weeks before your last spring frost date. Soak corms in room-temperature water for 2-4 hours before planting to rehydrate them, then plant with the pointed end down in well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged at temperatures between 60-70°F.
Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors after the last frost date once soil has warmed and night temperatures consistently stay above 50°F. Space plants 6 inches apart with 12 inches between rows. Handle transplants gently, as ranunculus root systems are delicate.
Cut flowers when the outermost petals begin to open but the bloom still feels firm to the touch, typically in the early morning when stems are most turgid. Cut stems at least 12 inches long using sharp, clean shears. Harvest regularly to encourage additional blooms; flowers should reach harvestable length within 75-95 days from corm planting.
Ranunculus corms do not require pruning in the traditional sense. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and redirect energy toward flower production rather than seed development. Once flowering ends or frost threatens in cooler zones, cut plants back and allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting and storing corms.
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