{"product_id":"stachys-big-ears-14cm-pot","title":"Stachys Big Ears - 14cm Pot","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"click and collect only\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/CNC_SP_Banner.png?v=1644031012\" width=\"480\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nStachys ‘Big Ears’ is a distinctive perennial prized for its large, velvety, silvery-green leaves, often compared to the soft texture and shape of a rabbit’s ears. Forming a dense, low-growing mound, it adds beautiful contrast, softness and texture to garden beds all year round.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUnlike many other lamb’s ear varieties, Big Ears is grown primarily for its lush foliage rather than flowers, keeping its form neat and consistent without the distraction of flowering spikes.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIts striking silver tones pair effortlessly with bright flowering plants and deep green foliage, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders and modern low-water landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMature size: approximately 45cm high × 60cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPlant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Stachys ‘Big Ears’ performs best in full sun, where growth is more compact and dense.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt tolerates a wide range of soils, including poorer soils, but requires good drainage.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWater regularly while establishing, then reduce, as it becomes drought tolerant once mature. It is frost tolerant but may struggle in high humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMinimal feeding is required—an application of compost in spring is sufficient. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed, and divide plants in spring to maintain vigour.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Groundcover and border planting\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Cottage and low-water gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Adding contrast and soft texture\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Pairing with flowering perennials\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Low-maintenance landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n ","brand":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48754432966907,"sku":"6sls","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/36945_StachysLambEars.jpg?v=1776488586","url":"https:\/\/warranglen.com.au\/products\/stachys-big-ears-14cm-pot","provider":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}