{"title":"Visit Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of our plants are only available to collect in person — either because they're too large to ship safely, or because we only have a small number available. Pop in and see us to pick these up!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"actaea-simplex-atropurpurea-group-brunette","title":"Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette''","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick-up in store only - this item is too tall to post.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream flower spikes with a sweet perfume held on slender purple stems in autumn. Many customers buy it for the attractive foliage, only to be surprised by the gorgeous flowers that appear later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful scented addition to any woodland or herbaceous planting scheme. No staking is required. A moisture retentive good soil is beneficial to success with this plant. Best grown in dappled shade to help maintain its deep, dark colour but tolerant of a slightly sunnier position than the green leaved forms, morning or late afternoon sun will be fine but avoid very hot areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 120cm x 80cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":52922067026262,"sku":"103692","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Actaea_simplex_Atropurpurea_Group_Brunette.jpg?v=1774695353"},{"product_id":"rudbeckia-laciniata-herbstsonne","title":"Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup in store only - this item is too tall to post.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall, branching stems bear large, golden yellow daisy-like flowers each with a distinctive green cone, from late summer into autumn. Large, green, broad, lance-shaped leaves clothe the tall upright stems. Given time 'Herbstsonne' will form good clumps .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy to grow in any reasonably good soil in a sunny location. Divide this perennial during autumn. Great for prairie style planting or for adding some height to the back of your borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 200cm x 90cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53094106071382,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Rudbeckialaciniata_Herbstsonne_-1.jpg?v=1775933180"},{"product_id":"actaea-simplex-pink-spike","title":"Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick-up in store only - this item is too tall to post.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall spikes of cream to pink sweetly-scented flowers are produced in autumn which contrast well with the deep purple divided foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo staking is required. Moisture retentive good soil is necessary to grow these plants successfully. Best grown in dappled shade to help maintain its deep, dark colour but tolerant of a slightly sunnier position than the green leaved forms, morning or late afternoon sun will be fine but avoid very hot areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 120cm x 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53102454800726,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/ActaeaPinkSpike.jpg?v=1776061693"},{"product_id":"actaea-racemosa","title":"Actaea racemosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighly fragrant, creamy white bottlebrush-like flower spikes are carried on slender stems in late summer, held above mid-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants love woodland conditions with moist soil and shade; an ideal choice for shady or semi-shady borders with humus rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 150cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53313624441174,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Actaearacemosa.jpg?v=1777350795"},{"product_id":"actaea-arizonica","title":"Actaea arizonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rhizomatous herbaceous perennial comes from Arizona in the US and is found in coniferous forests in damp and shady areas up to 5300 – 7000ft. Beloved of Bumblebees in particular, the flowers are creamy white and have a bottlebrush like appearance. The light green leaves are deeply cut and spaced along the tall upright stems and also as a crown at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from July and August and endangered in the wild, it needs sheltered, humid conditions and rich fertile soil to thrive, a  shady, sheltered site and yearly mulching would be ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread 100-150cm x 125cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53382672843094,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/20161010-ACTAEAarizonica-101533.jpg?v=1777706937"},{"product_id":"actaea-matsumurae-white-pearl-1","title":"Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick-up in store only - this item is too tall to post.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially bred in the 1930's, 'White Pearl' remains a popular baneberry cultivar for good reason.  During the summer it forms lush clumps of attractive pale green foliage from which stately white bottle brush flowers burst on willowy stems from late summer into autumn.  The fragrant flowers are followed by lime-green seedheads which remain into early winter, a great way of extending the season of interest in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an interesting foliage and flower combination for a border or 'white garden' try planting it with \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa macra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albo Striata' and \u003cem\u003eAnemone x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Honorine Jobert'.  This reliable and hardy perennial performs best in a cool, damp, fairly nutrient-rich soil in partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 110cm x 75cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53382731202902,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"actaea-cordifolia","title":"Actaea cordifolia","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNative to the Eastern US, this deciduous, clump-forming perennial is rarely seen in the UK, but is a handsome addition to shady or woodland sites. Happiest in neutral to acidic soils, it will cope with more alkaline conditions if kept moist and sheltered. The leaves are deep green and maple-like in appearance. They make a handsome basal mass while the narrow stems reach up over the foliage and are topped with creamy, highly scented bottle brush flowers in late summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMuch visited by all types of pollinators, these statuesque plants are an attractive way to prolong the season of interest in woodland or dappled shady gardens. Hardy to -20C, ensure your soil has plenty of well-rotted organic matter and the plants are placed away from the wind to intensify the fragrance and prevent the foliage from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWear gloves when handling because all parts of the plant are poisonous. 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