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Elegance Cioccolato Ranunculus

corms

10 ea: $24.50; Item: 6320-A
20 ea: $36.00; Item: 6320-B
40 ea: $68.00; Item: 6320-C

Ranunculus asiaticus
Early to mid-spring blooms.

These Italian-bred highly doubled layered blossoms are decadence for the eyes. Though designated ‘chocolate brown’ in the esoteric naming conventions of flowers, these blooms are actually more of an earthy textured red, ranging from cherry, to burnt orange, to bronze. 4-5cm corms.

Hardy for fall planting in Zones 7-10. Spring planting, with care, in Zones 4-6, then lift corms in fall to store for winter. See Additional Information tab below. 16-24" tall. NEW!

ships in fall

Quick Details

Bloom Time: early to mid-spring
Height: 16-24"
Lifecycle: perennial to Zone 7, grown as an annual
Hardy to Zone: 7
Bloom Color: bronze red

Compare

Compare with other Ranunculus
Variety	Product Type	Bloom Time	Height	Lifecycle	Hardy to Zone	Bloom Color
Elegance Cioccolato	corms	early to mid-spring	16-24"	perennial grown as an annual	7	bronze red
Elegance Salmone	corms	early to mid-spring	16-24"	perennial grown as an annual	7	salmon
Elegance Viola	corms	early to mid-spring	16-24"	perennial grown as an annual	7	violet
Aviv Pastel Mix	bulbs			perennial grown as an annual	7	multi-colored
Aviv Pink	bulbs			perennial grown as an annual	7	pink
Aviv White	bulbs			perennial grown as an annual	7	white

Additional Information

Ranunculus

These dreamy, almost surreal blooms are all the rage with florists and cutflower enthusiasts, and the hype is not undeserved. The large highly doubled blossoms are composed of copious petals that appear both delicate and lush in bouquets.

Ranunculus thrive in cool spring weather. Although they have a reputation for being challenging to grow, they are worth the effort. If you don’t have an optimal in-ground site, they can be grown successfully in pots.

Ranunculus is a large genus, but most cultivated varieties are Ranunculus asiaticus, known more poetically as Persian Buttercups. Ranunculus translates as ‘little frog’, which may point to its origins throughout wetter areas of the Middle East and central Eurasia. Culturally important throughout its native range, it wasn’t introduced into western European flower markets until the 16th century.

Growing Ranunculus

Detailed growing instructions will be included with your order. Here’s the gist:

Zones 4-6: Depending on when you order, we ship corms either in fall or in late winter. If you receive corms in the fall, store them in a cool dry place over winter. You can leave them in the bag they come in.

Start indoors in late winter, and plant out early spring, ideally in a greenhouse. If planting outdoors or in pots, be ready to protect them from freezing temps and hot spells with row cover/shade cloth.

Zones 7-10: We recommend you order Ranunculus for fall delivery and plant right away. Mulch or protect with frost cloth over winter. Will perennialize in good conditions, yet some growers prefer to dig corms after summer dormancy and replant the following fall.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.