{"product_id":"col-add-cyc-sit-rei","title":"Cyclamen persicum – Red Autumn \u0026 Winter Bedding (Pre-Planted Sitting Reindeer)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sitting reindeer planter arrives ready planted with a red cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum, the florist's cyclamen) in full bloom, bringing rich colour to autumn and winter. It makes a cheerful festive gift or a seasonal display for a porch, doorstep or sheltered patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCyclamen are loved for their upswept petals and jewel-toned flowers, and the deep red blooms sit above dark green, heart-shaped leaves with silver marbling. Flowers carry on from autumn through to early spring, so this is one season of long-lasting colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plants are growing together in the reindeer container and arrive in it, so no planting or preparation is needed. Stand it in a sheltered spot in partial shade, out of cold wind. It will take a light frost, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it, so move it under cover when the weather turns severe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the compost on the dry side and water at the edge of the container rather than into the crown. Pull off spent flowers with their stalks to encourage more blooms. 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\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen persicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florist's Cyclamen, Persian Cyclamen\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 and mounding, with upswept flowers held above the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porches, doorsteps, sheltered patios, window boxes and seasonal gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, heart-shaped leaves with silver marbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn through 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, but a hard frost will kill it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Water at the edge of the container, keep on the dry side and remove spent flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098303656156,"sku":"COL-ADD-CYC-SIT-REI","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_1404c961-2fc7-4c9d-a799-d94c81385c2b.jpg?v=1794092741","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-add-cyc-sit-rei","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}