🌸 Ranunculus Elegance ‘Hot Pink 131-01’ – Italian Corms (Size 5/7 - L/XL)

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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 ‘Hot Pink 131-01’ is the crown jewel of the Elegance Series — a flagship Italian variety renowned for its intensely saturated hot-pink blooms and exceptional flower quality. Each bloom opens into a large, perfectly rounded, rose-like flower with densely layered petals and remarkable depth of colour.

This variety is bred in Italy specifically for elite cut-flower production and premium displays, offering unrivalled performance in both gardens and vases.

These extra-large grade 5/7 corms are the best of the best, producing:

• Bigger, stronger plants

• Thicker, more upright stems

• Higher flower counts

• Larger, more dramatic blooms

Simply put — this is the variety you plant when only the finest will do.

🌱 Growing Ranunculus Elegance Hot Pink in South Africa

Ranunculus thrive in cool to mild conditions, making them ideal for autumn and winter planting across most regions 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 & Planting Time

• Plant late autumn to early winter

• Ideal daytime temperatures: 10–20°C

• Light frost tolerant once established (protect young shoots from hard frost)

Regional guidance:

• Western Cape: Autumn planting for winter–spring flowering

• Gauteng & Highveld: Late autumn planting; protect during severe frost

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

🌸 Planting Tips for Maximum Impact

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

• Plant with the “claws” facing down

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

• Water lightly after planting, then sparingly until growth appears

Once established, keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

✂️ Flowering & Cutting

• Blooms appear from late winter into spring

• Cut stems early in the morning as buds begin to open

• Regular cutting encourages continuous flowering

• Exceptional vase life and florist-grade presentation

Perfect for statement bouquets, weddings, cutting gardens, and premium floral displays.

❄️ Storing Corms for Later Planting

If planting later in the season:

• Store corms dry, cool, and well-ventilated

• Keep in a paper bag or breathable container

• Ideal storage temperature: 5–10°C

• Avoid humidity and moisture

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

✨ Why Choose Elegance Hot Pink 131-01 (5/7)?

• Flagship Italian Elegance variety

• Rich, intense hot-pink colour with incredible depth

• Extra-large 5/7 corms for maximum flower size and performance

• Florist-grade quality for gardens and cutting beds

For gardeners and flower lovers seeking ultimate impact, superior performance, and show-stopping colour, Ranunculus Elegance ‘Hot Pink 131-01’ stands at the very top.

🌸 Limited availability – our most spectacular Ranunculus corm.