{"title":"May Despatch Bedding","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bidens-plants-blazing-star","title":"Bidens 'Blazing Star'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant starry yellow and red flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidens ‘Blazing Star’ starts flowering early in the season and carries on well into summer, producing a plethora of starry yellow flowers with distinctive red markings. This compact, bushy perennial is perfect for containers and hanging baskets, adding vibrant colour for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your super plugs in plug trays in a box. 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Choose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/search-results?q=potting%20on\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/search-results?q=potting%20on\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epotting on pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e approximately 3 inches in diameter to plant your plugs on. Fill the pots with quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/search-results?q=potting%20compost\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/search-results?q=potting%20compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ep\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eotting on compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and tap down until level. Use your pencil to make a hole in the top of the compost and place your plug plant in, gently pushing around the base of the plant. Repeat this process for all of your plugs and then place them in a tray and thoroughly water with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/watering-cans\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/watering-cans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatering can\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e using a fine rose to prevent the compost from being displaced. Grow your plants in a cold-frame, large sunny windowsill,  or greenhouse. Water every 2-3 days and more frequently if sunny to prevent drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardening off: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnce your potted on plants reach a good size and are ready to plant out in their final location, the first step is to harden them off before moving them outdoors permanently. This involves simply placing them outdoors during the day and back undercover at night to allow them to get accustomed to the lower temperatures. Once they have been hardened off for a week your plants should be ready to plant out in their final location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeeding and aftercare:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch out the growing tips on young plants to encourage bushy growth. 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These compact plants smothered in colourful starry flowers will bring pollinators buzzing to your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains equal quantities of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidens ‘Bee Happy Double Orange’ – masses of double flowers in shades of gold and orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidens ‘Blazing Star’ – distinctive yellow flowers with red-starred centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidens ‘Blazing Glory’ – starry flowers with red-tipped petals around yellow centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"6 x Plug Plants","offer_id":53512197079419,"sku":"51700523","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x Plug Plants","offer_id":56038160859515,"sku":"51700585","price":18.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51700523-Biden-Collection.jpg?v=1769322822"},{"product_id":"coleus-plants-skeletal","title":"Coleus 'Skeletal'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular maroon and lime green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew leaves reveal maroon markings as they unfurl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in sun or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and window boxes, or indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone’s talking about striking new Coleus ‘Skeletal’ with its stunning maroon and lime-green ferny foliage. 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