{"product_id":"eriophorum-russeoleum-marginal-pond-plants-mbp036","title":"Eriophorum russeoleum (Bronze Cotton Grass)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEriophorum russeolum\u003c\/em\u003e is bronze cotton grass, grown for warm-toned cottony seed heads. It suits acidic bog gardens and looks best where the soil stays wet and low in nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms small clumps of narrow leaves. Flowering stems rise in late spring, then develop fluffy heads that can show buff to bronze tones as they mature. Height is usually 20 to 50cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs acidic, peaty conditions and constant moisture. Rich compost and fertiliser push leafy growth but reduce the seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic peat-based bog mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep permanently wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not feed. Keep conditions lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep grasses and runners out so it stays open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it browns off early, the surface is often drying out or the mix is warming too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits Sarracenia-style bog gardens and other acidic bog beds. 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