Florist Type Italian Ranunculus ' Elegance CREMA 347-G'
Ranunculus asiaticus
Ranunculus 'Elegance® Crema' is the flower equivalent to a generous dollop of clotted cream! With luxurious creamy, silky layered blooms, this heavenly variety is a true feast for the eyes when the heavily-petalled blooms begin to unfurl. Demonstrating outstanding garden performance along with fine flower form comprised of layers upon layers of dreamy petals which form a tight round, these gorgeous flowers will open slowly to provide an exciting and long-lasting display between late spring and summer.
Ranunculus Elegance CREMA -347G produces large blooms on tall stems with an abundance of lush textured petals in pure white colour. These elegant blooms, dubbed as the “rose of the spring” are one of the most beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers in the plant world.
Site: Full sun/Partial sun/shade
Corm Size : 2/3
Plant height : 30"
Planting depth: 1"
Plant spacing: 6 "
Flowering time: Late spring / early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade / full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil rich with compost
Zone: Perennial in zones 7-10, Annual in zones 3-6
Corms per order : 10
How to Grow:
PRE- GERMINATION:
Best way to activate the bulb is to soak them in slowly running water. This pre-germination stage should take place as follows:
Soak or shower the bulbs in water for a a minimum of 4 hours. To maintain levels of oxygen, slow running water is recommended or change water during process. Water temperature should not be warmer than 55F. After this initial soak, soak for an additional 2 minutes in a preventative fungicide.
Once soak is completed the bulbs should be stored in perforated plastic bags or in vermiculite, peat or coco. Bulbs need to remain moist, but not wet.
Store the bulbs for 2 weeks in a 55F and cold/humid room. Followed by 1 week at 42F before planting. Avoid that the bulbs from drying out, KEEP MOIST, NOT WET.
Planting Time:
In zones 8 and warmer, plant in Fall for Spring blooms. In other zones, plant in late Winter/very early Spring, about 6 weeks before last frost.
How to Plant:
Plant your ranunculus corms as soon as they arrive in autumn (zone 7 and higher) or spring (zone 3-6) in borders or containers in a sheltered position. Soak the bulbs in water for 2-3 hours prior to planting. Place the bulbs with the ‘claws’ facing downwards. Plant the bulbs 1 inch deep. Space the bulbs 6 inches apart.
When to Expect Blooms:
Fall planted corms bloom for about 6-7 weeks in the early Spring, and Spring-planted corms will blossom for about 4-6 weeks beginning in mid-Spring.
Plant Care Instructions:
Water sparingly once the foliage emerges, and pick the flowers regularly to encourage more blooms. Do not overwater since it may lead to root rot.
Vase life : 12 days