{"product_id":"col-6pk-pol-pia-sca","title":"Polyanthus 'Piano Scarlet' (Primula x polyantha) – Scarlet Hardy Spring Bedding (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolyanthus 'Piano Scarlet' gives bold, vivid scarlet flowers with a golden-yellow eye, in a compact, tidy plant that is hardy enough to stay outdoors all year. You get 12 plants, growing in two 6-cell trays with one plant to each cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Piano series is one of the most popular polyanthus ranges, bred for strong colour, even growth and good weather tolerance. The plants form neat rosettes of rich green, crinkled leaves, and flower from late winter through spring. They are easy to grow and suit beginners and experienced gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant them in garden borders, patio pots and window boxes, in sun or partial shade. They like well-drained soil that holds some moisture and has plenty of organic matter added. Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging around the roots. They are a good fit for cottage garden planting schemes and patio container displays. Bees and other pollinators visit the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent blooms regularly to keep the flowers coming. Polyanthus is often grown as a biennial, planted in autumn for winter and spring colour, though it is a perennial and will often return. Like all primulas, it 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\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula x polyantha 'Piano Scarlet'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-25cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, low-growing, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden borders, patio pots, window boxes, cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green, crinkled, oval leaves forming a neat rosette\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 Vivid scarlet with a golden-yellow centre\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 Well-drained, moisture-retentive soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy across Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, deadhead to prolong flowering\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 bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655392002268,"sku":"COL-6PK-POL-PIA-SCA","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_4b1d1a80-851d-4ef1-b8cc-ec60558bb9d7.png?v=1792008020","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6pk-pol-pia-sca","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}