{"product_id":"pastel-romance-elegantly-double-ranunculus-mix-10-corms","title":"Pastel Romance Elegantly Double Ranunculus Mix – 10 Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill your garden with softly blended spring colour with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastel Romance Elegantly Double Ranunculus Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This dreamy collection brings together delicate shades of blush pink, peach, apricot, cream and soft mauve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant produces exquisite, fully double flowers filled with layers of delicate, rose-like petals. The gentle mixture of warm and cool pastel shades creates a beautiful garden display and an effortlessly romantic selection of flowers for bouquets and arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their strong stems and excellent vase life, these ranunculus are perfect for cut-flower gardens, wedding flowers, containers and mixed borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 premium ranunculus corms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selected for strong growth, abundant flowering and excellent vase life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that Pastel Romance is a mixed-colour product. The exact shades and proportions may vary naturally between packs, making every planting beautifully unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Order Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is available on pre-order. Orders placed now will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eship from March 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in time for the South African ranunculus planting season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedding and event flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomantic cut-flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft pastel bouquets and arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainers, borders and mixed garden beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage-style and romantic gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardeners who love gently blended pastel colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully double, rose-like ranunculus blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA romantic mix of pink, peach, apricot, cream and mauve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, strong stems suitable for cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vase life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives during the cooler South African growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest grown in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack contains 10 premium ranunculus corms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Autumn to early winter, approximately March\/April to June in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late winter to spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegantly Double\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blush pink, peach, apricot, cream, pale yellow and soft mauve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–15 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–6 cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorm position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant with the claws facing down\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Ranunculus Corms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the ranunculus corms in room-temperature water for 2–3 hours before planting. This helps them absorb moisture and plump up. Do not soak them overnight, as excessive soaking may encourage rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a position that receives full sun and has fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant each corm approximately 4–6 cm deep, with the small claws pointing downwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace the corms approximately 10–15 cm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly after planting. Thereafter, water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, but never allow the corms to sit in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce shoots appear, apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePick flowers regularly or remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lovedahlias.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-plant-ranunculus-in-south-africa-a-simple-practical-guide\" title=\"How to grow ranunculus in South Africa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our complete guide to planting and growing ranunculus in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanunculus FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I plant ranunculus in South Africa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanunculus 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 enough cool growing time before they flower from late winter into spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to soak ranunculus corms before planting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Dried ranunculus corms look like tiny claws or octopus legs. 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 may increase the risk of rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow deep and how far apart should I plant ranunculus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I grow ranunculus in pots?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Ranunculus grow very well in pots and containers, provided the container has excellent drainage. Use a fertile, free-draining potting mixture and place the container in full sun. Avoid allowing water to collect around the corms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill ranunculus survive frost?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanunculus can generally tolerate light frost, but hard frost may damage young growth. In very cold areas, protect the plants with frost cloth on icy nights. In milder South African winter climates, ranunculus are usually happy growing outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen will my ranunculus flower?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanunculus planted during autumn or early winter generally flower from late winter into spring. The exact timing depends on your climate, planting date and growing conditions, but most ranunculus begin flowering approximately 90–120 days after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill every pack contain exactly the same colours?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Pastel Romance is a selected mix of softly coloured ranunculus in shades of pink, peach, apricot, cream, pale yellow and mauve. The exact shades and proportions will vary naturally between packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen will my ranunculus corm pre-order be shipped?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanunculus corms are seasonal and are dispatched at the correct planting time for South Africa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-orders for this product will begin shipping from March 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orders are packed and dispatched in batches, and tracking details will be provided as soon as your parcel leaves us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Dahlias","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67446655779106,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/7141\/5842\/files\/pastel-romance-elegantly-double-ranunculus-mix-10-corms-7382707.png?v=1791957733","url":"https:\/\/lovedahlias.com\/products\/pastel-romance-elegantly-double-ranunculus-mix-10-corms","provider":"Love Dahlias","version":"1.0","type":"link"}