{"product_id":"festuca-blue-select-30211106","title":"Festuca Seeds 'Blue Select'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright blue-green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowerspires in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round colour and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestuca ‘Blue Select’ is one of the best blue grasses, forming neat round clumps of bright blue-green foliage that makes a striking contrast with the white flowerspires that appear in summer. It’s great for containers and hot, dry sites, providing year-round colour and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSow in trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of pre-watered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and cover lightly. Keep in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse, do not allow to dry out and allow 2-3 weeks for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen large enough to handle, transplant into 12cm (5in) pots using a well-draining compost, ideally with added grit. Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny spot in any well-drained soil. Plant approximately 30cm (12in) apart. Alternatively, plant in a large container using good quality compost, ensuring free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed annually in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":40909475446835,"sku":"30211106","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30211106-Ornamental-Grass-Festuca-Blue-Select-from-Unwins.jpg?v=1761463844","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/festuca-blue-select-30211106","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}