Ranunkel 'Elegance Cioccolato' - 12 Stück - LumiBlumi

Ranunculus 'Elegance Cioccolato' - 12 pieces

CHF 19.90

Ranunculus 'Elegance Cioccolato' - 12 pieces

Name: Ranunculus 'Elegance Cioccolato' - 12 pieces
Brand: Ranunculus
Price: 19.90 CHF
Availability: InStock

Ranunculus asiaticus [Elegance Chocolate] (Elegance Series)

CHF 19.90

Delivery time 5 to 10 working days

Deep, dark red in a muted tone
Many silky petals in a round shape
Very long-lasting as a cut flower
Flowers in June and July
Around 35–45 cm tall, for beds and large containers

'Elegance Cioccolato' is one of the sought-after ranunculus in muted tones. Its round flowers are filled layer upon layer and carry a deep, dark red. This variety from the Italian Elegance series flowers in June and July and lasts a long time in the vase.

About this variety

Muted, dark colours are in demand in floristry, and 'Elegance Cioccolato' fits this trend exactly. The flowers show a deep red reminiscent of dark chocolate. They are round, very regularly formed and made up of many silky petals. This gives them a refined, almost nostalgic look.

In the garden the variety grows around 35–45 cm tall and 20 cm wide. A sheltered spot in sun or partial shade is ideal. It shows up well in a large container, as well as at the front of a bed. Light partners such as cream ranunculus, silvery foliage or grasses make the dark red glow.

Its strength is the vase. The flowers last a very long time and add depth to arrangements. Combine them with apricot, cream or soft pink for a vintage look. Cut the stems when the buds are just opening. Bees find little in the double flowers. If you grow your own cut flowers, you will find in this variety a special colour rarely seen in shops. A few stems are enough to give an arrangement character.

Planting

Soak the tubers for 3–4 hours before planting. Plant them from March to May, claws pointing downwards, 5 cm deep and 10 cm apart. Choose a sheltered, sunny to partially shaded spot with loose soil. If there is a late frost, lay fleece over the shoots.

Care

Keep the soil moist but never wet. A light feed at the start of flowering is enough. Cut off faded stems. As the tubers are not hardy, lift them once the foliage has yellowed and store them dry and frost-free.

Specifications

Botanical name: Ranunculus asiaticus [Elegance Chocolate] (Elegance Series)
Genus: Ranunculus
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: June, July
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June
Planting depth: 5 cm
Spacing: 10 cm
Number per m²: 90
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Overwintering note: Not reliably hardy outdoors in Switzerland. Depending on the plant, lift tubers, bulbs or rhizomes in time or overwinter the container frost-free.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: In many parts of Switzerland it needs seasonal care or frost-free overwintering, so it does not naturalise reliably.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: No