A beautiful French variety of Ranunculus which is extremely vigorous variety and absolutely stunning! Blooms come in lemon, soft tangerine and peach hues making a beatiful assortment. The Amandine series have large blooms, and are generally more heat-tolerant than other varietes so they flower a little later in the season. Perfect for late spring & Summer bouquet, weddings and summer bedding/containers.
When to Plant : October - April
In areas with mild winters the corms can be planted in the autumn and overwintered outdoors with a little protection ( e.g. low tunnel or frost cloth.) In colder areas it is advisable to plant later at the end of winter or in early spring. If corms are exposed to temperatures below freezing, they will freeze and ultimately rot once they thaw, so be sure to protect them from extreme cold and plant deep enough to avoid the corms freezing.
Classification: Half Hardy Perennial
Site: Full Sun
Soil: Neutral/Acid
Mosture : Well Drained
Expert Level: Medium
How to Plant French Ranunculus: Soak the claws in water for 3-6 hours so that they plump up and re hydrate.
For best result pre sprout the claws ( Which will also give earlier blooms) : Fill a flat-bottom seed tray half full with moist compost. Place the claws with the tenticles pointing downwards onto the soil and cover them with 1 cm of soil over the top. Leave the tray in a cool place at 4°C–10° for 10 to 14 days checking them every few days, making sure the soil is moist but not soggy and remove any corms that show signs of mold or rot. (They may need protection from rodents as they love to eat them )
Planting out: Once the white rootlets start to appear and the first sets of leaves have formed they can be planted in their final locations. Plant in pots or beds with plenty of organic fertilizer 10 - 20cm appart and upto 10cm deep.
Flowering period: Spring / Early Summer
Location : Sunny & Sheltered spot
Maturity: 90 Days Approx
Height: 30-40 cm
Harvesting: Cut when buds are colored and squishy like a marshmallow, but not yet fully open.
Vase Life:10-12 Days
Cut & Come Again : Expect 2-3 Flushed of blooms if spent flowers are cot down to the base