{"product_id":"alcea-creme-de-cassis","title":"Alcea 'Creme de Cassis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular, eye-catching variety is defined by an intricate bi-coloured petal pattern that features bright, berry-pink outer edges melting smoothly into a dark, wine-coloured burgundy throat. The massive, open-faced blooms act as a brilliant transitional element in the garden, effortlessly bridging the gap between light, pastel colour palettes and darker, more intense planting schemes. Its vigorous growth habit and unique colouration make it a standalone specimen plant that demands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximise the visual impact and heavily saturate the contrast between the pink and burgundy tones, apply a high-potassium liquid feed (like a specialised tomato fertiliser) to the root zone right as the flowering stalk begins its rapid ascent. Because the large, flat leaves act like sails, it requires absolute protection from strong prevailing winds to prevent the stem from uprooting or snapping at the base. To prolong the overall blooming window, manually snap off individual spent flowers before they have a chance to swell into energy-draining seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GardenersDream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":59313188667726,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_ALCCDC_9CM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/00_GardenersDream_Alcea_Creme_de_Cassis.jpg?v=1778225853","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenersdream.co.uk\/products\/alcea-creme-de-cassis","provider":"Gardeners Dream","version":"1.0","type":"link"}