Amandine Purple Jean Ranunculus Corms

Ranunculus Amandine Purple Jean brings deep drama and contrast to the garden with its striking two-tone blooms. Each flower boasts ruffled, fully-double petals in rich purple centers that fade into silvery lavender or pale pink edges, giving it a hand-painted, almost vintage look. As part of the Amandine series, Purple Jean is known for its early blooming, heat tolerance, and strong stems making it a favorite for both flower farmers and floral designers. This variety performs beautifully in tunnels or open fields and delivers stunning results in arrangements and market bouquets alike.

🌸 Features:
Variety: Ranunculus Amandine Purple Jean – a bold, bi-color ranunculus with high petal count.
Bloom Type: Fully double, ruffled blooms with deep purple centers and pale lavender-pink edges.
Height: Grows 12–18 inches tall with thick, upright stems.
Blooming Season: Early to mid-spring, depending on planting time and climate.
Uses: Perfect for event work, market bouquets, cutting gardens, and dramatic floral displays.
Unique Trait: Vivid, painterly coloration with long vase life and strong stems.

🌿 Planting Instructions:
Soak Corms: Soak in room-temperature water for 3–4 hours before planting.
Soil & Location: Prefers rich, well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Depth: Plant corms 1–2 inches deep with “claws” facing down, spaced 4–6 inches apart.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during active growth.
Climate Tip: In mild climates, plant in fall for early spring blooms. In colder areas, pre-sprout indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.

🌿 Care Tips:
• Cut blooms when buds begin to unfurl for longest vase life.
• Remove spent flowers to promote continued blooming.
• Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.
• After bloom cycle ends, let foliage die back, then lift and store corms in a cool, dry space until next season.