{"product_id":"ornamental-grass-melinis-karoo-queen-seeds-30211107","title":"Ornamental Grass 'Melinis Karoo Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnwins Ornamental Grass Melinis Karoo Queen Seeds produce beautifully fluffy, pink to deep red plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upright grass provides added interest in late summer and early autumn. It's ideal in borders and can provide them with texture, colour and contrast. It's also a great choice for containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fresh and dried arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow in trays of pre-watered seed compost and cover lightly. Keep in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse, do not allow to dry out and allow 2-3 weeks for germination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen large enough to handle, transplant into 12cm pots using a well draining compost, ideally with added grit. Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after frosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a sunny spot in any well-drained soil. Plant approximately 40cm apart. Alternatively, plant in a large container using good quality compost, ensuring free drainage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed annually in spring. Not fully hardy, so protect from frost, moving containers into a sheltered spot. Can also be grown as an annual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":41447088324659,"sku":"30211107","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/30211107-Ornamental-Grass-Melinis-Karoo-Queen-2.jpg?v=1705067825","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/ornamental-grass-melinis-karoo-queen-seeds-30211107","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}