{"product_id":"col-add-cyc-met-rei-pla","title":"Cyclamen persicum – Red Autumn \u0026 Winter Bedding Plant (Pre-Planted Metal Reindeer Planter)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum, also called florist's cyclamen) brings bold festive colour to autumn and winter, and here it arrives already planted in a decorative metal reindeer planter, so there is no potting to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rich red flowers sit above attractive heart-shaped leaves marbled with silver, so the plant still looks good between flushes of bloom. Compact and mound-forming, it flowers from autumn through to spring and makes a lovely seasonal gift or a stylish touch for a porch, doorstep or patio display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plants are growing together in the planter and arrive in it. Stand it in a sheltered spot in partial shade, out of cold wind and away from heavy rain. It will take a light frost in a sheltered position, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it, so move it under cover in severe weather. Keep the compost on the dry side, water at the edge rather than into the crown, and pull off spent flowers and yellowing leaves at the base with their stalks to keep new blooms coming. The tubers should not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florist's Cyclamen, Persian Cyclamen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen persicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20-30cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, mound-forming, with upswept flowers above marbled foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porches, doorsteps, patio pots, window boxes and sheltered corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, heart-shaped leaves with silver marbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to 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, but a hard frost kills it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Keep on the dry side, water at the edge of the planter and remove spent flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn, winter and early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098303328476,"sku":"COL-ADD-CYC-MET-REI-PLA","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_f13b09c9-9137-45a3-bc97-80478225b90b.jpg?v=1794092727","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-add-cyc-met-rei-pla","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}