The Ranunculus Elegance Pastello Mix is an Italian-bred variety renowned for its luxurious, double-layered blooms in soft pastel hues of blush pink, apricot, peach and pale yellow.
Excellent Cutflower providing 4 to 8 stems per plant, with a vase life of 9 to 13 days.
Our Ranunculus seedling plug plants are garden-ready, robust, and fully hardened off, making them ideal for both home gardeners and cut flower growers.
The small cylindrical plugs are made from a special blend of peat and coir. They’re designed specifically to support strong root development. Producing a highly productive plant ready to thrive in your garden.
Seed-grown ranunculus will develop a corm by the end of the season, which you can either store for next year or leave in the ground to perennialise.
Shipping rate:
Urban NZ addresses: Flat rate of $11.00 for 1 to unlimited plants
Rural NZ addresses: Flat rate of $16.00 for 1 to unlimited plants
Growth Characteristics:
For warmer climates, providing afternoon shade and mulching to keep roots cool is beneficial.
Excellent Cutflower providing 4 to 8 stems per plant, with a vase life of 9 to 13 days.
Our Ranunculus seedling plug plants are garden-ready, robust, and fully hardened off, making them ideal for both home gardeners and cut flower growers.
The small cylindrical plugs are made from a special blend of peat and coir. They’re designed specifically to support strong root development. Producing a highly productive plant ready to thrive in your garden.
Seed-grown ranunculus will develop a corm by the end of the season, which you can either store for next year or leave in the ground to perennialise.
Shipping rate:
Urban NZ addresses: Flat rate of $11.00 for 1 to unlimited plants
Rural NZ addresses: Flat rate of $16.00 for 1 to unlimited plants
Growth Characteristics:
- Plant Type: Perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Height: 30–50 cm (12–18 inches)
Spread: 15–25 cm (6–10 inches) - Stem Length: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches), making it an excellent cut flower
Foliage: Deeply lobed, bright green leaves - Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter.
Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day)
Spacing: 15 cm (6 inches) apart to allow air circulation - Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy to avoid corm rot.
Fertilization:
Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser (10-10-10 or 5-10-10) every 2–3 weeks during active growth. If they look like they need it!
High potassium fertiliser enhances flowering.
- Blooming Season: Late winter to early summer (varies by climate)
Flower Longevity: Flowers last 9–13 days in a vase
Harvesting Tips: - Pick your blooms once the bud is coloured and showing its full hue (no longer green). The petals are starting to loosen, but the bloom hasn’t yet opened. When gently squeezed, the bud feels soft like a marshmallow .
Cut stems early in the morning for the best hydration.
For warmer climates, providing afternoon shade and mulching to keep roots cool is beneficial.