Romance Hydra Ranunculus Corm produces lush, full blooms prized by florists and cut flower enthusiasts. These Ranunculus asiaticus corms grow into bushy plants that flower in 75 to 95 days, delivering multiple stems perfect for arrangements. Premium quality makes this cultivar a standout choice for gardeners who want garden-grown blooms with the polish of commercial floristry.
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Ranunculus flowers are architectural marvels, their papery petals layered in perfect spirals like tiny peonies. Romance Hydra offers the full, multi-petaled blooms that make ranunculus so coveted for cutting, and this cultivar has been selected specifically for premium flower quality. Whether you're filling a vase or designing arrangements, these corms deliver the kind of abundant, sophisticated blooms that justify their reputation.
Romance Hydra Ranunculus is grown for cut flowers. The long stems and full blooms make them excellent choices for floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, and garden bouquets. The flowers hold well in water and mature into their fullest form over several days in a vase.
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Plant corms outdoors after the last frost date. Space them 4 to 6 inches apart in prepared garden beds with full sun. Soak corms for a few hours before planting to encourage sprouting.
Plant corms directly in the garden after soil is workable and frost danger has passed. Position them 2 inches deep, with the pointed end facing upward.
Cut blooms when the outer petals are just beginning to unfurl. Harvest in early morning when stems are fully hydrated. Cut at least 6 to 8 inches of stem to ensure the flower holds well in a vase. Ranunculus blooms continue to open and improve over several days in water, so cutting at a slightly earlier stage than you might expect yields longer-lasting arrangements.
Pinch back the center growing stem when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall to encourage a bushier form and more flower stems. Remove spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering season. For cut flower production, harvest stems at the base rather than deadheading individual flowers.
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