Ranunculus Elegance® PASTELLO | Italian Ranunculus | Corm size: 4/5

Ranunculus Elegance® PASTELLO | Italian Ranunculus 

Add a dreamy, romantic vibe to your garden or floral designs with Ranunculus Elegance® PASTELLO. This premium variety from the world-renowned Biancheri Creazioni Elegance® series is celebrated for its soft pastel tones — blush, cream, peach, and pale yellow shades that blend beautifully in bouquets and arrangements. Known as the “Rose of Spring”, these ranunculus deliver elegance, luxury, and exceptional vase life for both professional florists and passionate gardeners.

Each premium corm (size 4/5) produces 9–15 fully double blooms on strong stems (20–40 cm), making it a top choice for weddings, events, and spring arrangements. Easy to grow and reliable in cool and temperate climates, this ranunculus variety offers premium quality and stunning, painterly colors.

Key Features

• Premium Italian Ranunculus corms (4/5 size)
• Exquisite pastel color mix (soft pinks, creams, peach, pale yellow)
• Fully double, rose-like blooms with silky petals
• Long, straight stems ideal for professional cut flower use
• High flower production (up to 12 flowers per corm in ideal conditions)
• Long vase life and perfect for weddings, events, and spring bouquets
• Easy to grow, suitable for gardeners and flower farmers

Botanical Details

• Botanical name: Ranunculus asiaticus Elegance® PASTELLO
• Common name: Italian Ranunculus
• Series: Elegance® by Biancheri Creazioni
• Flower color: Pastel blend – blush, peach, cream, pale yellow
• Corm size: 4/5
• Height: 30–50 cm
• Spread: 15–25 cm
• Planting density: 90 corms/m²
• Life cycle: Short-lived perennial (grown as an annual)
• Hardiness: Half-hardy (Zones 6–8; cover in Zone 6)
• Position: Full sun, sheltered spot
• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, well-drained soil (loam, sandy)
• Soil moisture: Well-drained
• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
• Use: Borders, pots, containers, gravel gardens, cut flower production
• Scent: No
• Pollinator-friendly: No
• Pest resistance: Not resistant to deer, rabbits, or rodents
• Toxicity: No known toxicity reports

Planting & Care

• Planting time:
  • Autumn: September–November
  • Late winter/early spring: February–April
• Flowering time: April–July
• Time to bloom: 8–16 weeks after planting
• Presprouting: Recommended for 2–4 weeks at 4–10°C for stronger growth
• Watering: Light watering until shoots emerge, then consistent moisture
• Harvesting: Cut flowers when blooms have opened and closed twice; cut close to the soil
• Maintenance: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Elegance® Series Advantages
• Italian breeding for uniform blooms, strong stems, and abundant flowering
• Pastel shades perfect for romantic arrangements and luxury floristry
• Premium-grade corms chosen by professional growers worldwide