{"product_id":"cryptomeria-japonica-elegans-japanese-cedar-3-litre-pot","title":"Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' - Japanese Cedar 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' - Japanese Cedar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant evergreen conifer with soft, feathery juvenile foliage that creates a distinctive billowing appearance. The fresh green summer foliage transforms into stunning rich bronze-purple tones during winter, providing exceptional seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring: Fresh bright green new growth emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer: Soft green feathery foliage creates lush texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn: Foliage begins transition to bronze tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter: Rich bronze-purple colour provides dramatic winter interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding winter colour transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy to -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft juvenile foliage unlike typical conifers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops attractive irregular pyramidal form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecimen planting, winter interest gardens, Japanese-inspired gardens, mixed borders with perennials and grasses, and providing vertical accents. The unique texture and seasonal colour make it valuable in contemporary planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, well-drained acid to neutral soil in sun or part shade. Prefers shelter from cold drying winds. Water well during establishment and in dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture. Minimal pruning required; remove any dead foliage in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStunning with ornamental grasses, Heuchera, Japanese Maples, Bamboo, and winter-flowering heathers. The bronze winter colour coordinates beautifully with red-stemmed dogwoods and contrasts with golden conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive conifer that breaks the mould with its soft texture and remarkable seasonal colour changes, offering year-round architectural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56787526779206,"sku":"172386","price":8.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/7447ddad-3a4a-47c0-bf49-ef8f3a918ee3.jpg?v=1781533082","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/cryptomeria-japonica-elegans-japanese-cedar-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}