{"title":"Dracunculus bulbs (dragon lily)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDragon lilies\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDracunculus\u003c\/em\u003e in bloom may have a rather pungent smell, but their speckled leaf-stems and distinctive foliage earn them a place in the garden. But although the foliage is undoubtedly pretty, you’ll be growing this curiosity for its weird and wonderful bloom. You might not want it blooming beneath your bedroom window, but this science-fantasy bloom is worth seeing for yourself. The deep purple spathes undulate back like outspread dragon wings from the near-black spadix at the centre. As truly curious plants go, you don’t get anything much stranger than the \u003cem\u003eDracunculus!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dracunculus-vulgaris-bulbs-uk","title":"Dracunculus vulgaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the \u003cem\u003eDragon Arum \u003c\/em\u003eor\u003cem\u003e Dragon Lily\u003c\/em\u003e, these fiery lilies have a real air of fantasy and drama about them – from May onwards, \u003cem\u003eDracunculus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e’s huge red blooms will blast through your borders with an almighty boom! With massive carmine hooded spathes and a long, black central ‘finger’ (spadix), this mysterious, shady number is bound to make a bold statement and will make itself a firm favourite whether you have a gothic streak or not!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fierce-looking plant certainly is one for adding a bit of dark charm and it’s definitely got the looks reminiscent of a fantasy creature. This dragon’s bark is worse than its bite though – aside from its foliage which can cause irritation if touched (or eaten), it’s actually quite friendly and provides amazing, exotic looks which are a real talking point in the garden. \u003cem\u003eDranunculus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e is mostly hardy but would appreciate a thick mulch to protect it in winter, plus it likes a sunny spot with rich, moist soil in which to bask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 bulbs","offer_id":15420241215553,"sku":"DRAVUL1BU","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":15420241248321,"sku":"DRAVUL3BU","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/products\/dracunculus-vulgaris-1_75e63a51-a5c0-4c2b-8f3d-3525a2e8d5a4.jpg?v=1644934772"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/collections\/dracunculus-bulbs-uk\/summer.oembed","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}