{"product_id":"ficus-c-osborn-prolific-15-litre-pot","title":"Ficus c. Osborn Prolific 15 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFicus carica 'Osborn's Prolific' (Fig)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReliable, generous, and unmistakably Mediterranean, \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Osborn's Prolific'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most dependable fig varieties for UK gardens. True to its name, this deciduous tree or large shrub produces an impressive crop of richly flavoured, amber-brown figs that ripen to a soft, honey-sweet flesh in late summer and early autumn — often delivering two flushes of fruit in a good season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its bold, deeply lobed leaves, sculptural branching habit, and sun-loving character, 'Osborn's Prolific' brings a relaxed, Southern European atmosphere to walls, courtyards, and sheltered borders. Hardy across much of the UK and well suited to container growing, it offers both ornamental beauty and a genuinely rewarding harvest with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot; thrives against a south- or west-facing wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil of moderate fertility; root restriction — using a container, raised bed, or root barrier — is key to encouraging heavy fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy across most of the UK; shelter from cold, drying winds to protect early embryonic fruitlets through winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed, removing dead, crossing, or overcrowded shoots; mulch generously at the base each spring; water regularly during dry spells, especially when fruit is swelling; apply a potassium-rich feed in the growing season to support fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDeciduous tree or large shrub with striking, deeply lobed foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eProlific cropper producing sweet, amber-fleshed figs in late summer and autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSelf-fertile — no pollinator required for a good harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eExcellent for training as a fan against a warm wall or growing in a container\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAdds bold Mediterranean character to courtyards, borders, and patios\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHardy across most of the UK with a sheltered position\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656580997446,"sku":"174302","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/ficus-c-osborn-prolific-15-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}