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Perfect for pond margins and areas with heavy, wet soils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Flowers will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 150-180cm x 90-120cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54747078394204,"sku":"A. Ligularia  B. IE-011266  C. TMH0078  D. IE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5946\/6076\/files\/Ligularia_The_Rocket_shutterstock_349887647.jpg?v=1750882668"},{"product_id":"astilbe-light-pink","title":"Astilbe Light Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe exact variety of this Astilbe isn't known, as it has been lifted and divided from the home garden. 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