{"product_id":"asclepias-milkweed-carmine-seeds","title":"Swamp Milkweed Carmine - 40 seeds (Asclepias tuberosa)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carmine-Rose'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Hardy Swamp Milkweed with rich carmine-rose flowers for moist, pollinator-friendly gardens\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carmine-Rose', commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, is a striking hardy perennial producing rounded clusters of beautifully intricate carmine-rose to deep pink flowers. The unusual waxy blooms have reflexed petals and are carried on strong upright stems above narrow green foliage, creating an elegant display from summer into early autumn.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    Growing to approximately 100 cm tall, Carmine-Rose is particularly valuable for sunny perennial borders, naturalistic planting and cut flower gardens. Unlike milkweeds associated with dry ground, \u003cem\u003eAsclepias incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e is especially well suited to reliably moist soils and can thrive in damp areas. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees and other visiting pollinators.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Beautiful clusters of rich carmine-rose to deep pink flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Unusual waxy blooms with distinctive reflexed petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Excellent hardy perennial for reliably moist and damp soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Strong upright stems make an unusual and attractive cut flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Pollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Moist perennial borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Cut flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Pond-side and damp planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Naturalistic and wildlife gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e December–April, after approximately 4 weeks of cold-moist stratification\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June, after hardening off and once plants are well established\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–November, allowing natural winter conditions to stratify the seeds\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October, usually once plants are established\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy herbaceous perennial\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCold stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required – approximately 4 weeks of cold-moist stratification before spring sowing, or sow outdoors in autumn for natural stratification\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20°C (68°F) after stratification\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 21–30 days after stratification; germination may be irregular\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow or cover very lightly with a thin layer of fine compost, approximately 1–3 mm (up to ⅛ in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – do not exclude light completely during germination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost consistently moist during germination; established plants perform best in reliably moist soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; particularly suitable for damp ground\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90–100 cm (36–40 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● For spring sowing, mix the seeds with a small amount of moist medium and cold-stratify for approximately 4 weeks before moving them to around 20°C (68°F) for germination.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Alternatively, sow outdoors in autumn and allow natural winter conditions to provide the cold period required to break seed dormancy.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Sow very shallowly and do not completely exclude light; after stratification, maintain consistent moisture while waiting for seedlings to emerge.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Unlike many plants that dislike wet ground, Swamp Milkweed performs particularly well in reliably moist soil and is an excellent choice for damp borders and pond-side planting.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Choose a sunny position for strong upright growth and abundant flowering, and avoid allowing established plants to dry out for prolonged periods during summer.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51425076019538,"sku":"4851 - Milkweed","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/4851Asclepiasincarnatacarmine.jpg?v=1789844938","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/asclepias-milkweed-carmine-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}