{"product_id":"phylica-ericoides-flatpot","title":"Phylica ericoides - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhylica ericoides\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \"silk grass\", is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa, prized for its delicate habit and velvety foliage. This ornamental plant is perfect for Mediterranean, rocky or coastal gardens, thanks to its resistance to difficult conditions and its ability to add elegance and lightness to any green space. With its ethereal appearance, Phylica ericoides is an ideal choice for those who desire a refined and low-maintenance garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF PHYLICA ERICOIDES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhylica ericoides is a compact and dense shrub, reaching a height of \u003cstrong\u003e50-70 cm, with a rounded and tidy crown. \u003c\/strong\u003eIts leaves are small, needle-like and velvety to the touch, bright green with silvery reflections, which give the plant a luminous and distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring spring and summer, this plant adorns itself with small cream-white flowers, which emerge among the foliage creating a soft and decorative effect. Phylica ericoides is extremely resistant: it thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils, and is highly tolerant of drought and salt spray, making it ideal for Mediterranean and coastal gardens. Its slow growth and tidy habit make it perfect also for small green spaces or for growing in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYLICA ERICOIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhylica ericoides prefers well-drained and sandy soils, but easily adapts to less fertile soils. It is important to choose a full sun exposure, where the plant can best develop its velvety foliage and delicate flowering. Thanks to the \u003cem\u003eFlat Pot Ø50 cm\u003c\/em\u003e format, it is ready to be planted directly in the garden or in green roofs offering an immediate and decorative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter planting, it is advisable to water moderately in the first few months to promote establishment. Once established, the plant requires very little water and is highly drought resistant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Pruning is minimal and can be done at the end of winter to maintain a compact shape and promote healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePAIRING ADVICE \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhylica ericoides combines harmoniously with other Mediterranean and xerophytic plants to create refined and resistant compositions. For an elegant visual effect, pair it with plants with silvery foliage such as \u003cstrong\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with ornamental grasses such as \u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e, which add movement and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a touch of color, pair it with plants with bright flowers such as \u003cstrong\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a sophisticated and always interesting garden. Thanks to its resistance to salt spray, it is also ideal for coastal borders or rock gardens, where it can be used as a single plant or in more structured combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.532px;\" width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRhamnaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.9859%; 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