{"product_id":"willowherb-spring-box","title":"Willowherb Spring Planting Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGorgeous planting combinations ready to sow now\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spring Selection features a striking mix for borders or containers that will build on the previous boxes beautifully, but also works perfectly as a one-off.  Along with a carefully chosen cucumber variety ready to get started for summer picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn-trend bee-friendly quartet for stunning summer borders or containers and brilliant for cutting for the vase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow is the time to start potting up dahlia tubers and Dahlia ‘Bishop of Dover’ provides a focal point with dark foliage and flowers that fade from white to soft pink.  Around it, a cool-coloured seed mix brings texture and rhythm that threads effortlessly through your planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a forgiving, high impact mix that thrives in sunshine, copes well with a range of soils, and rewards even modest care with months of colour.  Whether you’re creating a border display, refreshing containers or building on earlier Willowherb boxes, these varieties perform beautifully together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDahlia ‘Bishop of Dover’ (tuber)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern classic with single, open flowers adored by bees. The white to pink blooms glow against deep purple foliage, giving instant structure and contrast. Pot up now in a bright, frost free spot and plant out once the weather warms. It’s superb in borders, generous in containers, and a standout for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScabious 'Oxford Blue' (seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, pin cushion flowers held on slender, dancing stems. Scabious brings gentle movement and a meadow like feel, weaving beautifully around the dahlias. Sow now under cover or in a sheltered spot; you can also direct sow later for a second flush. Excellent for pollinators and a delight in arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNigella 'Delft Blue' (seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove-in-a-Mist is one of the easiest, most rewarding annuals you can grow. Its filigree foliage and floating, jewel toned flowers add lightness and charm, while the decorative seedpods extend its season. Sow now under cover or direct once the soil warms. It self seeds and will come back in future years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrlaya grandiflora (seeds)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, lacy white umbel that lifts and softens everything around it. Orlaya is exceptional for adding brightness and structure, pairing beautifully with both bold and delicate companions. Sow now under cover or in a sheltered spot. A favourite for wildlife and for cutting, with elegant stems that elevate any bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA crisp, reliable cucumber for early sowing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCucumber ‘Diamant’ F1 (seeds)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, high performing mini cucumber with a long harvest period because of its very good health.  They are a totally\u003cspan\u003e female variety (no tricky removal of male flowers) with a double resistance against Powdery and Downy Mildew. They are 'old-fashioned' cucumbers - a bit knobbly - and look like pickling cucumbers but they are absolutely delicious with a crisp texture, excellent flavour and no bitterness\u003c\/span\u003e. Sow now under cover into modules or small pots, and plant out once the weather settles. Perfect for snacking, salads and summer lunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in your box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 2 × Dahlia ‘Bishop of Dover’ tuber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 Scabious Oxford Blue seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Nigella Delft Blue seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Orlaya Grandiflora seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Cucumber ‘Diamant’ F1 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Willowherb Gardening","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467164377352,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5753\/3192\/files\/visi208792.jpg?v=1773333159","url":"https:\/\/willowherb.co.uk\/products\/willowherb-spring-box","provider":"Willowherb Gardening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}