{"product_id":"cornus-kousa-venus-6-litre-pot","title":"Cornus Kousa Venus 6 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"174\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eCornus kousa ‘Venus’ – Flowering Dogwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eStunning Spring Blossom \u0026amp; Year-Round Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"536\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eCornus kousa 'Venus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breathtaking deciduous ornamental tree, renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eexceptionally large, creamy-white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that appear in late spring to early summer. This standout variety of flowering dogwood combines show-stopping beauty with seasonal interest, making it a prized specimen for borders, lawns, or as a focal point in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"718\" class=\"\"\u003e‘Venus’ is especially noted for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ehuge floral bracts\u003c\/strong\u003e, often reaching up to 15cm across, and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eneat, layered branching\u003c\/strong\u003e habit that creates an elegant, architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"723\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"743\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"831\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"831\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of spectacular, creamy-white bracts in late spring\/early summer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"914\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"914\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich green summer leaves turn \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"902\"\u003evibrant red to purple\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"996\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"996\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative red strawberry-like berries in late summer (non-edible)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1063\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1063\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graceful, upright tree with a rounded, layered shape\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1114\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1114\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; 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