{"product_id":"stachys-lanata-2-litre-pot","title":"Stachys Lanata 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"har38b\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"351\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eStachys byzantina (syn. Stachys lanata) – Lamb's Ear for Soft Silver Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eStachys lanata, now more commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eStachys byzantina\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a much-loved evergreen perennial, famous for its beautifully soft, woolly silver-grey leaves that resemble the ears of a lamb. Its tactile foliage makes it one of the best plants for sensory gardens and family-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eThe dense mats of velvety foliage provide outstanding year-round texture and contrast, particularly when planted alongside green-leaved shrubs and flowering perennials. During summer, upright stems rise above the foliage carrying spikes of small pink to purple flowers that attract bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eIts spreading, ground-covering habit makes it ideal for the front of sunny borders, edging pathways, gravel gardens, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. The silver foliage also reflects light beautifully, helping to brighten planting areas and create contrast within the border.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eThriving in full sun, Stachys performs best in free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. 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Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil; performs well in poorer soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems and damaged foliage as required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e30–50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e45–60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e wide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-section-id=\"czrjq\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1309ld7\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"19hj48j\" data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eSalvia 'Caradonna'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"5hzpet\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003ePerovskia 'Blue Spire'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1p6ugcw\" data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"rypox3\" data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-section-id=\"1t0dlqb\" data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eNepeta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3193\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStachys byzantina is one of the finest foliage perennials for adding texture, softness, and silver colour to sunny gardens, providing year-round interest with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56917843935558,"sku":"172835","price":4.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/stachys-lanata-2-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}