{"product_id":"cryptomeria-elegans-compacta-conifer-plant-3ltr-pot","title":"Cryptomeria 'Elegans Compacta' Conifer Plant - 3Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ Conifer Plant – 3Ltr Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd year-round structure and elegant evergreen colour to your garden with Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’. This compact conifer features soft, feathery green foliage and a naturally upright, conical shape, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, patios and container displays. Hardy and easy to maintain, it brings texture and architectural interest to a wide range of garden styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, Upright Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its neat, conical form provides structure without taking up too much space, ideal for smaller gardens and formal planting schemes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, Feathery Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive green foliage adds texture and creates a beautiful contrast with flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and other evergreens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear-Round Interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its evergreen habit provides lasting colour and structure throughout the seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and Low-Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A reliable choice for UK gardens, thriving in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for borders, patio containers, feature planting and woodland-inspired garden designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Garden Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Works beautifully as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed planting scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ is a charming evergreen conifer valued for its compact growth habit, attractive foliage and architectural shape. Its soft, feathery greenery creates a natural, textured appearance, bringing depth and interest to borders, rockeries and container displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaching approximately 1–1.5m in height, with a spread of around 0.8–1m, it is well suited to gardens where space is limited but year-round interest is desired. Plant it as a focal point, incorporate it into a mixed evergreen border, or use it to complement ornamental grasses and flowering shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while establishing, particularly during dry spells, and avoid leaving the roots sitting in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3Ltr Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5m at maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.8–1m at maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and chalk, provided drainage is suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Insignificant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Borders, containers, feature planting, hedging and formal or woodland gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not grown for its flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a position in full sun or partial shade for healthy growth and attractive foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant establishes. Water during extended dry periods, especially when grown in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal pruning is generally required. Remove any dead or damaged growth as necessary and avoid cutting back hard into old wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy and suitable for UK gardens. Check container-grown plants during cold weather to ensure the compost does not become excessively dry or waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, attractive evergreen conifer with year-round structure. Its soft foliage, manageable size and versatile planting options make it a lovely addition to borders, patios and contemporary or traditional garden designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position \u0026amp; conditions. 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