{"product_id":"phormium-alison-blackman-3-litre-pot","title":"Phormium Alison Blackman 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"262\"\u003ePhormium ‘Alison Blackman’ – A Striking Architectural New Zealand Flax with Bold Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"296\"\u003ePhormium ‘Alison Blackman’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dramatic, evergreen \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eNew Zealand flax\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"400\"\u003earchitectural form and striking foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Avoid waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. More sunlight intensifies the red highlights in the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eWater regularly while establishing. 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Cut back flower stalks after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eA general-purpose fertiliser in spring encourages strong new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003ePhormium ‘Alison Blackman’ is generally pest- and disease-free, making it a trouble-free, reliable choice for most gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003ePerfect Plant Combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003ePair with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003egrasses, ferns, and flowering perennials\u003c\/strong\u003e for contrasting textures. 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