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The foliage contrasts nicely with the large red stems that bear purple flowers during the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodland situations are ideal for this perennial as it thrives in shade or partial-shade. Perfect for edging of borders and growing in containers, this plant can be used in a variety of situations providing the soil is humus-rich and moisture-retentive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 30cm x 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53128494842198,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Hosta_CherryBerry.jpg?v=1776313401"},{"product_id":"hosta-tardiana-group-halcyon","title":"Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Halcyon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTextured blue\/grey heart-shape foliage appears in a compact, clump-forming mound. 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Also, as with all \u003cem\u003eHosta, \u003c\/em\u003e 'Halcyon' will grow happily in a pot and make a handsome specimen plant for a shady area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 30cm x 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53128495333718,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Hosta_TardianaGroup_Halcyon.jpg?v=1776313737"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-simplicior","title":"Arachniodes simplicior","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glossy evergreen fern from East Asia that bears a striking pale mid-line on a shiny mid to dark green triangular frond. Best in part-shade on moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to -10C in a sheltered free-draining site. Remove old or damaged fronds at the base in spring before the new fronds emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreads slowly via short rhizomes and spores. Ideal for woodland style gardens, containers and winter flower arranging. Looks great with Hostas, Helleborus, Primroses and Pulmonaria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53395510133078,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"athyrium-filix-femina-victoriae","title":"Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and hardy deciduous fern, for part to full shade on moist but well-drained soil, so the addition of humus-rich, well-rotted compost before planting is always welcome. Happiest in neutral to acid conditions it will tolerate slightly more alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for shady areas that are a little mossy or beneath deciduous trees or shrubs. This fern is bright lime-green when it emerges each spring and darkens to mid-green in part-shady spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt creates a dense clump of finely cut, arching, glossy fronds which are most attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to add structure and softness to a shady spot, this tough, low maintenance plant provides a good backdrop for, shade-loving flowers such as Geranium Patricia, Gillenia, Geranium psilostemon, Helleborus and Silene fimbriata to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Height x Spread 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53408452215126,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"blechnum-spicant","title":"Blechnum spicant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Fern. Deep green fronds, best for neutral to acid moist yet free draining soils. Happy to grow in either partial or full shade. 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