{"product_id":"col-add-chr-dog-bau-r","title":"Cyclamen persicum (Persian Violet) – Red Winter Bedding Planter (Pre-Planted Dog Planter)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed cyclamen bring bright winter colour to a doorstep, porch or patio, and here they come already planted in a dog planter with a Christmas present for a cheerful seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCyclamen persicum, the florist's cyclamen, has marbled heart-shaped leaves and a long run of upright red flowers from autumn into the new year. It is grown as autumn and winter bedding, so enjoy it as one season of colour in a sheltered spot out of cold wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plants are growing together in the planter and arrive in it, ready to display. Stand it in light or partial shade, keep the compost on the dry side and water at the edge rather than into the crown of the plant. Pinch off faded flowers with their stalks to keep new buds coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light frost is tolerated in a sheltered spot, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it. The tubers should not be eaten, by people or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florist's Cyclamen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen persicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEventually Reaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-30cm tall and 10-30cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, clump forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio containers, window boxes, baskets and porches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade, sheltered from cold wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not hardy. Tolerates a light frost in a sheltered spot only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098303557852,"sku":"COL-ADD-CHR-DOG-BAU-R","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_c6d0c2b1-0b26-4e4b-8aee-5ef3af9eff22.jpg?v=1794092734","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-add-chr-dog-bau-r","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}