{"product_id":"col-6pk-pol-pia-ora","title":"Polyanthus 'Piano Orange' (Primula x polyantha) – Hardy Spring Bedding Plant (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange polyanthus bring warm, cheerful colour to the garden from late winter through spring. The Piano series is a floriferous, compact polyanthus with large, richly coloured orange blooms, each with a yellow eye, and it stands up well to wind, rain and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyanthus (Primula x polyantha) form a tidy rosette of deep green, textured leaves, with upright stems of flowers rising above. They look striking planted in drifts or mixed with other spring colours, and they suit borders, window boxes, patio containers and bedding schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants, growing in 2 trays of 6 cells, one plant to a cell. They arrive well established and ready to plant out. Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade, in moist, humus-rich soil that drains freely. Water regularly so the soil stays moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyanthus are low maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms, and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks while flowering. They are fully hardy and often return the following year, and after flowering the plants can be divided and replanted. Like all primulas, they can cause stomach upset and skin irritation if eaten or handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula x polyantha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20-30cm tall and 20-30cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, clump-forming rosette with upright flower stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, containers, window boxes and bedding schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, textured, oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange with a yellow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial, usually grown as spring bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655388954844,"sku":"COL-6PK-POL-PIA-ORA","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_3854ac5c-a328-4018-8319-4485e3c62d96.png?v=1792007988","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6pk-pol-pia-ora","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}