{"product_id":"crataegus-laevigata-pauls-scarlet-midland-hawthorn-60-100cm","title":"Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' 5 Litre Pot 150\/160cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' - Midland Hawthorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful small deciduous tree renowned for its spectacular late spring display of double deep pink flowers. Glossy lobed leaves emerge fresh green in spring, providing a perfect backdrop for the profuse blossom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: Fresh green lobed leaves create an attractive canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate Spring: Tree becomes covered in masses of double deep pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer: Dense green foliage provides dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn: Leaves turn warm tones before falling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding late spring flower display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy to -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size ideal for smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates urban pollution and exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall gardens, street trees, specimen planting, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the dense branching provides nesting sites for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in any well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Very adaptable, tolerating poor soils, chalk, clay, and exposed positions. Minimal pruning required; remove any dead or crossing branches in winter. Best flowering occurs in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderplant with spring bulbs, Geranium, Alchemilla mollis, and shade-tolerant perennials. Combines beautifully with other flowering trees like Malus and Prunus, creating a succession of blossom in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic ornamental tree that brings spectacular colour to gardens in late spring when many other trees have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937254453574,"sku":"172385","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/7055c4e9-0ca2-4c7d-9040-90310b3d366c.jpg?v=1783675464","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/crataegus-laevigata-pauls-scarlet-midland-hawthorn-60-100cm","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}