{"product_id":"lotus-pedunculatus","title":"Lotus pedunculatus","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eGreater Bird's-Foot Trefoil\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA robust and attractive native perennial that is perfectly suited to damp and boggy conditions, Lotus pedunculatus, (synonymous with Lotus uliginosus, and commonly known as Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil), is often found growing wild in Irish gardens. During the Summer it produces clusters of bright yellow, pea-like flowers that are frequently tinged with orange or red as they bud. These vibrant blooms are held on hollow stems above soft, clover-like green foliage, providing a cheerful display that lasts until early Autumn. This plant is an absolute magnet for wildlife, particularly bees and butterflies, and serves as a vital food source for the Common Blue butterfly caterpillar. It thrives in areas where other plants might struggle with excess moisture, such as the margins of a pond, damp meadows, or marshy ground. As a member of the legume family, it also helps to improve soil health by fixing nitrogen. Its scrambling habit makes it an excellent choice for naturalizing in wilder areas of the garden, where it can weave through grasses and other moisture-loving plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition: \u003c\/b\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/b\u003e It should be planted just above the water line in soil that is consistently wet or saturated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth rate: \u003c\/b\u003eVigorous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Late June to early September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:  \u003c\/b\u003eFully Hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003eHeight: 30-60cm (12-24\"). Spread: 45-60cm (18-24\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquatic pot and compost variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh Pot | (Aquatic Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove or below the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot | AQ (Aquatic Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove or below the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot | (Regular Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage 1 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joostjbakkerijmuiden\/\"\u003eJoost J. Bakker IJmuiden\u003c\/a\u003e cropped, and licensed under \u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage 2 by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/starr-environmental\/\"\u003eForest and Kim Starr\u003c\/a\u003e cropped, and licensed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coverphoto-actions\" id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1776687559117_117330\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"yui_3_18_1_1_1776687559117_98872\" class=\"coverphoto-actions\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | AQ9cm \/ Young Plant","offer_id":53745307353415,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Lotuspedunculatus.jpg?v=1776694466","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/products\/lotus-pedunculatus","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}