Ranunculus – Amandine Salmon (Pack of 5)
Add soft, romantic color to your spring garden with the elegant blooms of Amandine Salmon Ranunculus. This beautiful variety produces lush, rose-like flowers made up of many delicate layers of petals in warm salmon, peach, and apricot tones. The softly blended colors create a glowing, sunset-like effect that looks stunning in garden beds and floral arrangements.
Ranunculus Amandine Salmon is known for its strong stems and high flower production, making it a favorite for cut flower gardens. Each plant produces multiple long-lasting blooms that are perfect for bouquets and fresh arrangements. Their delicate flowers also attract pollinators such as bees, adding beauty and life to spring gardens.
Plant Details
Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Corm)
Flower Color: Salmon, peach, and apricot tones
Bloom Size: 3–4 inch rose-like blooms
Plant Height: 12–18 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Package Size: Pack of 5 bulbs
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements
Growing Instructions for Zone 3b
Ranunculus corms should be planted in spring in colder climates like Zone 3b, as they are not winter hardy.
Planting Time
Plant corms outdoors in spring after the danger of hard frost has passed and soil temperatures begin to warm.
Preparing the Corms
Before planting, soak the corms in room-temperature water for 3–4 hours to help rehydrate them and encourage faster sprouting.
Location
Choose a sunny to partially sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. Ranunculus prefer loose soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
Planting Depth
- Plant corms about 2 inches deep with the “claw-like” fingers pointing downward.
- Cover gently with soil and water thoroughly.
Spacing
Space corms about 4–6 inches apart to allow proper growth and airflow.
Watering
Keep soil lightly moist during the growing season but avoid soggy conditions.
Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer once shoots appear to support healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Seasonal Care in Zone 3b
- After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally.
- In colder climates, corms can be lifted once foliage fades and stored in a cool, dry location for winter.
- Alternatively, they can be treated as annuals and replanted each spring.
With proper care, Amandine Salmon Ranunculus will reward gardeners with layers of delicate, rose-like blooms that bring soft color, elegance, and charm to spring gardens and beautiful floral arrangements.