{"product_id":"apple-bcoxs-orange-pippin-10-litre-goblet","title":"Apple Cox's Orange Pippin 10 Litre Goblet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple 'Cox's Orange Pippin' – Britain's Favourite Classic Dessert Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is arguably the most celebrated \u003cstrong\u003edessert apple\u003c\/strong\u003e in Britain, cherished for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally rich, aromatic flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esweet, nutty complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The medium-sized fruit displays a warm orange-red flush over a golden-yellow background, with firm, juicy flesh that delivers an unrivalled depth of taste. 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Canker can also occur on poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is the benchmark dessert apple – rich in flavour, steeped in heritage, and deeply rewarding when grown well. An essential choice for any fruit enthusiast seeking the very best from their garden or orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656640143686,"sku":"174312","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/apple-bcoxs-orange-pippin-10-litre-goblet","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}