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Elegance
Persian Buttercup Series: Elegance
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Persian Buttercup Series: Elegance
- Height × spread: 18–24 in × 10–12 in (45–60 cm × 25–30 cm)
- Bloom window: Early to mid spring in mild zones; late spring elsewhere
- Color & flower form: Fully double; many refined shades including whites, apricots, pinks, reds
- 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: Strong, tall stems; vase life about 10 days when cut in bud
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Seed‑raised line selected for uniform stems
- Often earlier than many tall strains
- Handles late spring warmth reasonably well
- Large, symmetrical flowers for high‑end design
Strengths
- Tall stems for arranging
- High productivity in field or tunnel
- Refined flower form
- Vase life commonly 7–10 to 10–12 days
Care in one minute
Grow in full sun and fast‑draining soil; raised beds help in rainy springs
Pre‑soak corms 1 hour; plant 2 in deep and 6–8 in apart with claws down
Water steadily but allow the surface to dry between waterings; avoid wet foliage in cool weather
Feed lightly every 2 to 3 weeks during active growth
Harvest at the soft bud stage for longest vase life
Lift and store dry after foliage senesces in cold or wet‑summer regions
Watch‑outs
- Sensitive to waterlogging; ensure sharp drainage
- Heat above 85°F shortens flowering
- Botrytis risk in cool, damp conditions
- Not hardy below Zone 8
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Bred by Biancheri Creazioni in Italy as a seed‑propagated cut‑flower line. Widely grown by farmers for tall, uniform stems.
References
- Onings America – Italian Ranunculus overview (Biancheri Elegance line)
- Zeliny z Doliny – Variety guide noting Elegance traits
- Floret Flowers – How to grow ranunculus (harvest stage and vase life)
- RHS – Ranunculus asiaticus profileasiaticus/details
