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A very hardy, clump-forming ground cover perennial that will grow almost anywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Attractive pale green foliage with small silver hairs, which catch and hold dew and water droplets in round pearls which catch the light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- In early summer, masses of pale yellow-green flower clusters are produced on stems which hover above the foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Suitable for full sun and partially shaded areas, and will also grow well in shallower soils more susceptible to drought. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Can easily self-seed, so can naturalise and spread well if required. To reduce its spread, old flowers can be removed before they go to seed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 30-45cm x 30-45cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54654904140124,"sku":"A. Alchemilla  B. 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It does not perform as well in dry areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The flowers attract a huge range of pollinators due to its prolific blooms and long flowering time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 60-90cm x 90cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54681182142812,"sku":"A. Persicaria  B. IE-011266  C. TMH0013  D. IE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5946\/6076\/files\/Persicaria_bistorta_Superba1.jpg?v=1749080584"},{"product_id":"uncinia-rubra","title":"Uncinia rubra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact, clump-forming evergreen grass that forms neat, rounded mounds. 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Flowers can be deadheaded regularly to prolong flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dark green, mostly evergreen heart-shaped foliage makes a good ground cover in woodland areas or shaded rockeries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Best suited to partial shade, and is often found growing as a ground cover under dappled shade of woodland trees, but will also tolerate full sun. Good at naturalising in an area if left to its own devices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Spreads in a similar way to Strawberries, via stolons which root into the ground as they spread. 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