{"product_id":"stachys-fuzzy-wuzzy","title":"Stachys - Fuzzy Wuzzy","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its soft, silvery foliage and wonderfully tactile leaves,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStachys byzantina ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a charming addition to the garden, bringing texture and one that I grow in my own borders. Also known as lamb’s ear, this low-growing perennial forms a dense carpet of woolly foliage, with slender flower spikes appearing in summer. Its distinctive silver leaves are particularly useful in floral design, adding softness and a muted, neutral tone to bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for: Cut-flower gardens, foliage for floral arrangements, garden borders, ground cover and adding texture to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApprox 20 Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.036%; height: 484.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSpring to Autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCottage Garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMultiple Stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 55.2px;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 55.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-35cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e14-21 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 55.2px;\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 55.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage can be harvested once plants are well established. Flower spikes generally appear in late spring to summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 176px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 176px;\"\u003eSowing Tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 176px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds indoors in trays filled with a fine seed-raising mix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCover lightly with a thin layer of mix and keep consistently moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlace in a warm, bright position at approximately 18–22°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTransplant seedlings into the garden once they are large enough to handle and the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 80.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1644%; height: 80.4px;\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6547%; height: 80.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun in free-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy, waterlogged soils, as excess moisture can cause the foliage to rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow good air circulation around plants, particularly in humid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent flower stems and damaged leaves to keep plants looking tidy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest foliage as needed for floral arrangements, selecting clean, healthy leaves and stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Crawford Road","offers":[{"title":"Perennial \/ Cottage Garden \/ Silver","offer_id":53703081034017,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/7178\/4225\/files\/7F6A2EAE-69B0-493C-AB7F-7F26BA50469F.jpg?v=1791766458","url":"https:\/\/crawfordroad.co.nz\/products\/stachys-fuzzy-wuzzy","provider":"Crawford Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}