{"product_id":"prato-di-pilosella-bdg","title":"Pilosella Grass BDG","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePilosella BDG\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eHieracium pilosella\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial stoloniferous groundcover ideal for alternative lawns and low-maintenance gravel gardens. It forms a compact carpet of silver-grey rosettes just a few centimetres high, resistant to drought and poor soils. In spring and summer, it produces delicate yellow flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects, contributing to the garden's biodiversity. Hardy and adaptable, it tolerates harsh winters and light foot traffic, making it perfect for natural and sustainable Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"448\"\u003eOur lawns use over 80% less irrigation and maintenance than a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ---\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 372.313px;\" height=\"364\" width=\"560\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 106.781px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 106.781px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 106.781px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf tray of 30 plants (3 m²)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTray of 60 plants (6 m²)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCell diameter: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eGroundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 31.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 31.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 31.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilver-grey, evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 363.047px;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39.1875px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eJune, July, August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eCold resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eDown to -20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eDrought resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eFoot traffic resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003e15 cm (including flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 168.953px;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 363.047px;\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF THE LAWN ALTERNATIVE: PILOSELLA 'BDG'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"292\"\u003ePilosella BDG\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eHieracium pilosella\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy groundcover that forms a low, compact carpet of silver rosettes. It is a perfect plant for Mediterranean gardens, gravel gardens and low-maintenance alternative lawns. It also grows well in poor and dry soils, where many other species struggle to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePILOSELLA 'BDG'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"292\"\u003ePilosella BDG\u003c\/strong\u003e spreads quickly, creating a continuous cover that suppresses weed growth and stabilises the soil. The silver-grey leaves brighten the groundcover, while delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e appear in spring and summer, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, contributing to the garden's biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eIt is an extremely hardy species, capable of withstanding \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003every harsh winters\u003c\/strong\u003e and prolonged periods of drought. It requires very little maintenance and can be used either on its own or in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003emix with other Mediterranean groundcovers\u003c\/strong\u003e such as Zoysia, microclover, Lippia or other alternative lawn species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003ePilosella BDG is particularly suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003emineral areas, between gravel and stones, slopes or natural borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it creates a spontaneous yet controlled effect, typical of Mediterranean landscapes and naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eThe best time for planting is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2487\"\u003eautumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, to take advantage of seasonal rainfall, but \u003cstrong data-end=\"2583\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003espring\u003c\/strong\u003e planting is also effective with a little extra irrigation during the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003eFollowing the recommended density of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2689\"\u003e10 plants per square metre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Antennaria carpet will close in about \u003cstrong data-end=\"2784\" data-start=\"2771\"\u003e8-12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2974\" data-start=\"2789\"\u003eDuring establishment, water deeply but infrequently, checking that the soil is dry to a depth of 8-10 cm. After the first year, irrigation can be reduced almost to zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"2976\"\u003eMaintenance is minimal: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003eit does not need mowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, except to remove any spent flowers or maintain the desired shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSALES OF PILOSELLA 'BDG'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3165\"\u003ePilosella 'BDG' is available in trays of 60 cells, designed to cover \u003cstrong data-end=\"3261\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003e6 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e of area, or in half trays of 30 plants for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3328\" data-start=\"3320\"\u003e3 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3532\" data-start=\"3333\"\u003eYou can freely combine full trays and half trays to achieve the required area. 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