Cloni Success
Persian Buttercup Series: Cloni Success (clonal line)
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Persian Buttercup Series: Cloni Success (clonal line)
- Height × spread: 16–24 in × 10–12 in (40–60 cm × 25–30 cm)
- Bloom window: Early to mid spring in mild zones; late spring elsewhere
- Color & flower form: Very large, fully double blooms in refined shades
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: Zones 8–10; grown as annual in colder zones
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Biancheri Creazioni, Year unknown, Italy
- Cut‑flower notes: Thick petals and strong stems; typical vase life around 10 days when cut in bud
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Clonal selection for uniform, very large flowers
- Stems are typically thicker and longer than seed strains
- Premium cut‑flower quality favored by florists
- Narrower color list per season but very consistent shades
Strengths
- Showpiece blooms for weddings and events
- Strong stems that handle transport well
- Good productivity under cool, bright conditions
- Vase life commonly 7–10 to 10–12 days
Care in one minute
Grow in full sun in very well‑drained, fertile soil or raised beds
Pre‑soak corms 1 hour; plant 2 in deep and 6–8 in apart with claws down
Irrigate consistently to avoid stress; keep foliage dry in cool, wet weather
Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during growth
Harvest at soft bud for longest vase life; support in very windy sites
Lift and store corms dry after bloom in cold or wet‑summer climates
Watch‑outs
- Higher input cost than seed strains
- Requires excellent drainage and steady nutrition
- Heat and warm nights shorten bloom quickly
- Botrytis can blemish petals in cool, damp spells
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Developed by Biancheri Creazioni in Italy as a tissue‑cultured clonal line from selected parents. Distributed widely in North America for premium cut‑flower production.
References
- Italian Ranunculus – Cloni Success overview
- Onings America – Italian Ranunculus portfolio
- Floret Flowers – How to grow ranunculus (vase life and harvest stage)
- ASPCA – Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.) toxicity
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