{"product_id":"oryza-sativa-ornamental-rice-black-madras-seeds","title":"Ornamental rice 'Black madras' - 50 seeds (Oryza sativa)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eOrnamental Rice ‘Black Madras’ – Seeds (Oryza sativa)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eAdd striking contrast to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eOrnamental Rice ‘Black Madras’\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique variety prized for its deep purple-black foliage and upright, grass-like habit. Its dramatic color makes it an excellent accent in borders, containers, and water gardens. While not grown for grain, this ornamental rice provides bold texture and contrast to flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eWhy Grow ‘Black Madras’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eUnique dark purple-black leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eUpright, grass-like growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eStunning contrast in borders and pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eLow-maintenance and fast-growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eType: Ornamental grass (annual in cool climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eHeight: 40–50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eFoliage: Deep purple-black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"881\"\u003ePosition: Full sun, moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eUse: Containers, mixed borders, water garden edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eModern and tropical-style gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eContainers and patio pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eBorders needing strong foliage contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eWater garden or pond margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eSow indoors: March–April in warmth (20–25°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eGermination: 14–21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eTransplant outdoors after frost into moist soil or pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eKeep soil consistently damp for best foliage color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in groups for maximum impact and combine with light-colored flowers for dramatic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528452145490,"sku":"8187 - Ornamental rice","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/81871.jpg?v=1757929260","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/oryza-sativa-ornamental-rice-black-madras-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}