🌸 Ranunculus Elegance ‘Rosa Chiaro 2P10’ – Italian Corms (Size 5/7 - L/XL)
Soft, romantic, and beautifully refined 💕
📦 Shipping now | 🍂 Plant in autumn
Store in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to plant, based on your local climate and weather conditions.
Ranunculus Elegance ‘Rosa Chiaro 2P10’ is a premium Italian variety prized for its delicate blush-pink petals, gently layered into perfectly rounded, rose-like blooms. The colour is subtle and elegant — a pale, luminous pink that works effortlessly in gardens, wedding palettes, and sophisticated floral arrangements.
Part of the renowned Elegance Series bred in Italy for professional cut-flower production, Rosa Chiaro is celebrated for:
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Exceptionally refined, pastel pink colouring
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Perfectly symmetrical, multi-layered blooms
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Strong, upright stems
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Excellent uniformity and long vase life
These extra-large grade 5/7 corms represent the best corm size available, delivering superior performance, stronger plants, thicker stems, and larger, more abundant blooms — ideal for gardeners and flower growers who want outstanding results.
🌱 Growing Ranunculus Elegance Rosa Chiaro in South Africa
Ranunculus perform best in cool to mild conditions, making them ideal for autumn and winter planting across most regions of South Africa.
☀️ Position
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Full sun to light shade
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Morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon heat is ideal
🌿 Soil
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Well-draining soil is essential
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Sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost works best
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Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas
🌡️ Climate & Planting Time
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Plant late autumn to early winter
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Ideal daytime temperatures: 10–20°C
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Light frost-tolerant once established (protect young shoots from hard frost)
Regional guidance:
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Western Cape: Autumn planting for winter–spring flowering
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Gauteng & Highveld: Late autumn planting; protect during severe frost
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KZN & coastal areas: Plant in the coolest part of winter with good airflow
🌸 Planting Tips for Best Results
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Soak corms in cool water for 3–4 hours before planting
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Plant with the “claws” facing down
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Plant 3–5 cm deep, spacing corms 10–15 cm apart
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Water lightly after planting, then sparingly until growth appears
Once established, keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
✂️ Flowering & Cutting
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Blooms appear from late winter into spring
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Cut stems early in the morning as buds begin to open
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Regular cutting encourages continuous flowering
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Ideal for soft, romantic bouquets and refined floral designs
❄️ Storing Corms for Later Planting
If planting later in the season:
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Store corms dry, cool, and well-ventilated
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Keep in a paper bag or breathable container
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Ideal storage temperature: 5–10°C
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Avoid humidity and moisture at all costs
Corms can be stored for several months and planted when winter conditions are ideal.
✨ Why Choose Elegance Rosa Chiaro 5/7?
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Premium Italian genetics
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Soft blush-pink tones with timeless appeal
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Extra-large 5/7 corms for maximum plant strength and flower size
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Strong stems and uniform, florist-grade blooms
For gardeners who love subtle colour, refined beauty, and top-tier performance, Ranunculus Elegance ‘Rosa Chiaro 2P10’ (5/7) is a truly elegant choice.
🌸 Limited availability – a must-have for pastel and romantic planting schemes.
