{"product_id":"asparagus-meyerii","title":"Asparagus Meyerii Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsparagus Meyerii Seed grows into deep green, upright foxtail-style foliage with tapered, cat's-tail plumes. This South African ornamental asparagus is a beautiful foliage plant for pots, shaded borders, mixed containers and floristry greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen ornamental perennial foliage plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyersii'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Spring to early summer; warm protected sowing can also be used from spring to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Light shade to semi-shade; morning sun is suitable in mild areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Sow in moist seedling mix and cover lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 40-60 cm apart for feature plants or massed foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Sow cleaned seed in a warm, moist medium around 25 C; germination can be slow and variable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: About 60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 5 raw seed, 1000 raw seed, 100 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Asparagus Meyerii?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive foxtail plumes create strong texture in pots and borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth African ornamental foliage plant with excellent container value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful as long-lasting greenery for floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairly drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good choice for shaded patios, verandas and protected garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Floristry Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse Asparagus Meyerii as a container feature, a textural foliage plant in semi-shaded beds, or a soft green contrast in mixed planters. The upright plumes also make useful decorative foliage for cut arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an ornamental asparagus, not a true fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a free-draining mix enriched with compost for the best growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seed trays warm and evenly moist, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished plants cope with some dryness, but look fuller with regular watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim old or tired fronds and refresh with compost mulch after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"5 raw seed","offer_id":46149885919368,"sku":"112402-S005SR","price":61.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 raw seed","offer_id":46149885984904,"sku":"112402-S100SR","price":646.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 raw seed","offer_id":46149885952136,"sku":"112402-S01MSR","price":6297.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/ASP14348-101573.jpg?v=1782892858","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/asparagus-meyerii","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}