{"product_id":"ligularia-the-rocket-bare-roots-uk","title":"Ligularia 'The Rocket'","description":"\u003cp\u003eReaching skywards with remarkable elegance, \u003ci\u003eLigularia\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Rocket' brings a wonderful sense of height and drama to the summer garden. Its tall, slender flower spikes are covered in hundreds of small, golden-yellow daisies, creating glowing columns of colour above a generous mound of foliage. The flowers open along striking, almost black stems, providing a beautiful contrast that makes their sunny colouring appear even more vibrant. Below, large, heart-shaped leaves with boldly serrated edges form a lush, architectural base, bringing texture and interest long before the first flowers appear. Reaching up to 1.8m tall, \u003ci\u003eLigularia\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Rocket' is particularly effective planted among ferns, hostas and ornamental grasses, where its upright flower spikes create an exciting contrast with softer, rounded foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a plant with such a commanding presence, \u003ci\u003eLigularia stenocephala\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Rocket' has surprisingly simple requirements, provided its roots never become too dry. This hardy perennial thrives in fertile, consistently moist soil, making it an excellent choice for waterside planting, damp borders and sheltered areas of the garden. Choose a position in partial shade or gentle sun, avoiding strong midday heat where possible. During July and August, \u003ci\u003eLigularia\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Rocket' produces its magnificent golden flower spikes, attracting visiting bees and other pollinators. The substantial foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, providing a handsome backdrop for neighbouring plants. Whether used as a striking specimen or planted in small groups for greater impact, \u003ci\u003eLigularia\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Rocket' brings height, structure and a wonderfully natural sense of abundance to the summer border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":60257521729920,"sku":"LIGTHEROC1BA","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":60257521762688,"sku":"LIGTHEROC3BA","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 bare roots","offer_id":60257521795456,"sku":"LIGTHEROC9BA","price":41.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/ligularia-the-rocket-00.jpg?v=1793871122","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/ligularia-the-rocket-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}