🌼 Ranunculus Elegance ‘Clementine’ – Italian Corms (Size 2/3 - S/M)

Soft, glowing, and effortlessly elegant 🧡

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Store in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to plant, based on your local climate and weather conditions.

Ranunculus Elegance ‘Clementine’ is a premium Italian variety prized by florists and gardeners alike for its warm clementine-orange petals, layered into perfectly formed, rose-like blooms. Each flower opens with remarkable symmetry and depth, creating an almost luminous effect in the garden or vase.

Part of the renowned Elegance Series bred in Italy, this cultivar is celebrated for:

• Strong, upright stems

• Uniform flowering

• Exceptional vase life

• High flower counts per plant

These grade 2/3 corms offer an excellent balance between value and performance, producing reliable, high-quality blooms when grown under the right conditions.

🌱 Growing Ranunculus Elegance Clementine in South Africa

Ranunculus thrive in cool, mild conditions, making them ideal for autumn and winter planting in most parts of South Africa.

☀️ Position

• Full sun to light shade

• Morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon heat is ideal

🌿 Soil

• Well-draining soil is essential

• Sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost works best

• Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas

🌡️ Climate & Timing

• Best planted late autumn to early winter

• Ideal daytime temperatures: 10–20°C

• Frost-tolerant once established, but young growth should be protected from severe frost

Regional guidance:

• Western Cape: Autumn planting for peak winter–spring flowering

• Gauteng & Highveld: Plant late autumn; protect from hard frost

• KZN & coastal areas: Plant in the coolest part of winter with good airflow

🌸 Planting Tips for Best Results

• Soak corms in cool water for 3–4 hours before planting

• Plant with the “claws” facing down

• Plant 3–5 cm deep, spacing corms about 10–15 cm apart

• Water lightly after planting, then sparingly until growth appears

Once established, keep soil evenly moist but never soggy.

✂️ Flowering & Cutting

• Flowers appear from late winter into spring

• Cut stems early in the morning when buds are just starting to open

• Regular cutting encourages more blooms

• Excellent for bouquets, weddings, and high-end floral arrangements

❄️ Storing Corms for Later Planting

If you’re not ready to plant immediately:

• Keep corms dry, cool, and well-ventilated

• Store in a paper bag or breathable container

• Ideal storage temperature: 5–10°C

• Avoid moisture and humidity at all costs

Corms can be stored safely for several months and planted closer to winter when conditions are ideal.

🧡 Why Choose Elegance Clementine?

• Premium Italian genetics

• Rich, warm orange tones with depth and softness

• Strong stems and uniform blooms

• Florist-grade performance for home gardeners

A standout choice for gardeners who love refined colour palettes and professional-quality flowers, Ranunculus Elegance ‘Clementine’ brings understated luxury straight into your winter garden.

🌼 Limited availability – plant something truly special this season.