Bring rich, romantic colour to your winter and spring garden with our Coral Crush Elegantly Double Ranunculus Mix. This striking blend combines vibrant coral, warm peach, salmon and medium-to-deep pink blooms for a bold display filled with beautifully layered, rose-like flowers.

The flowers range from warm peach and orange-coral to saturated pink, with natural variations and softly blended shades appearing throughout the mix. Their elegant double blooms and strong stems make them an excellent choice for cutting gardens, flower arrangements, borders and containers.

Each pack contains 10 premium ranunculus corms, selected for strong growth, abundant flowering and excellent vase life.

Please note that this is a mixed-colour product. The exact colours and proportions may vary from pack to pack, making every planting wonderfully unique.

Pre-Order Notice: This item is available on pre-order. Orders placed now will ship from March 2027, in time for the South African ranunculus planting season.

Perfect For

• Cut-flower gardens
• Wedding and event flowers
• Bold spring flower arrangements
• Containers, borders and mixed garden beds
• Gardeners who love rich coral, peach and pink flowers

Features

• Fully double, rose-like ranunculus blooms
• A vibrant mix of coral, peach, salmon and pink
• Long, strong stems ideal for cutting
• Excellent vase life
• Thrives during the cooler South African growing season
• Best grown in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
• Each pack contains 10 premium ranunculus corms

Growing Information

• Planting season: Autumn to early winter, approximately March/April to June in South Africa
• Flowering time: Late winter to spring
• Bloom type: Elegantly Double
• Colour: Coral, peach, salmon and medium-to-deep pink
• Height: Approximately 30–45 cm
• Spacing: 10–15 cm apart
• Planting depth: 4–6 cm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Corm position: Plant with the claws facing down

How to Plant Ranunculus Corms

1. Soak the ranunculus corms in room-temperature water for 2–3 hours before planting. This helps them plump up and begin growing. Do not soak them overnight, as excessive soaking may encourage rot.
2. Choose a position that receives full sun and has fertile, well-drained soil.
3. Plant each corm approximately 4–6 cm deep, with the small claws pointing downwards.
4. Space the corms approximately 10–15 cm apart.
5. Water thoroughly after planting. Thereafter, water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, but never allow the corms to sit in waterlogged soil.
6. Once shoots appear, feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks.
7. Pick flowers regularly or remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

Read our complete guide to planting and growing ranunculus in South Africa

Ranunculus FAQ

When should I plant ranunculus in South Africa?

Ranunculus corms are planted during the cooler months in South Africa. Aim to plant from approximately March or April through to early June, depending on the temperatures and frost conditions in your area. This gives the plants sufficient cool growing time before they flower from late winter into spring.

Do I need to soak ranunculus corms before planting?

Yes. Dried ranunculus corms look like tiny claws or octopus legs when they arrive. Soak them in room-temperature water for approximately 2–3 hours before planting. This allows the corms to absorb moisture and plump up. Do not leave them soaking overnight, as this can increase the risk of rot.

How deep and how far apart should I plant ranunculus?

Plant ranunculus corms approximately 4–6 cm deep, with the claws pointing down. Space them 10–15 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Ranunculus grow and flower best in full sun and do not tolerate waterlogged soil.

Can I grow ranunculus in pots?

Yes. Ranunculus grow very well in pots and containers, provided the container has excellent drainage. Use a high-quality, free-draining potting mixture and position the container in full sun. Avoid allowing water to collect around the corms.

Will ranunculus survive frost?

Ranunculus can generally tolerate light frost, but hard frost may damage young growth. In very cold areas, protect plants with frost cloth on icy nights or adjust your planting time to avoid the harshest conditions. In milder South African winter climates, ranunculus are usually happy growing outdoors.

When will my ranunculus flower?

Ranunculus planted during autumn or early winter generally flower from late winter into spring. The exact flowering time depends on your climate, planting date and growing conditions, but most ranunculus begin flowering approximately 90–120 days after planting.

Will every pack contain exactly the same colours?

No. Coral Crush is a specially selected colour mix containing coral, peach, salmon and medium-to-deep pink ranunculus. The exact shades and proportions will vary naturally between packs. This variation is part of the beauty of growing a mixed ranunculus collection.

When will my ranunculus corm pre-order be shipped?

Ranunculus corms are seasonal and are dispatched at the correct planting time for South Africa. Pre-orders for this product will begin shipping from March 2027. Orders are packed and dispatched in batches, and tracking details will be provided as soon as your parcel leaves us.