soapdragon Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I bought some rannunculus (sp?!) bulbs last week and planted them at the weekend. The instructions stated that they should be planted pointed end down so that's what I did. However, I am having my doubts.......this means that the pointy end went into the soil with the multi armed/wriggly rooty looking bit towards the top; looked all wrong! Can any gardeners on the forum reassure me or tell me I need to excavate the bulbs and re plant them the other way up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 The roots will come out of the pointy bits and the plant will sprout from where they all join up. Have you put the 'spider legs' downwards? If so that's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissinuk Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Here you go, like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'll bet you got it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh, no I didn't! I planted the wriggly bits pointing up! Nor did I soak them Thanks you SO much for the linky....I will slink off, pull them up and plant them properly!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 It's going to look beautiful in Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Don't worry about it. I've been listening to some Gardeners Question Podcasts and they are saying that the bulbs will right themselves in the ground. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 I thought the bulbs would 'come good' even if they were upside down but, as I wanted them to be shooting for Christmas (wrapped in cheerful cellophane etc as gifts) I did ferret around in the pots and right them! Doh- 49 and can't plant a bulb!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
