{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-natures-helpers-teasel-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergills Nature's Helpers Teasel Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Nature’s Helpers Teasel Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Nature’s Helpers Teasel Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, producing striking, architectural plants that attract bees, butterflies, and seed-loving birds such as finches. This hardy biennial forms dramatic spiky flower heads in its second year, bringing both height and natural beauty to borders, meadows, and wild garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eWildlife magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e – attracts bees, butterflies, and provides valuable winter food for finches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eArchitectural interest\u003c\/strong\u003e with tall, upright growth and bold seed heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eHardy biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e – reliable and low maintenance, returning year after year via self-seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"747\"\u003ePerfect for wild gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturalistic borders, and meadow-style plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eExcellent for dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafts, and adding texture indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eTeasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is a classic wildflower renowned for its dramatic seed heads and exceptional value to wildlife. In the first year, plants develop robust foliage; in the second, they send up tall stems—often reaching 150cm—topped with pink, cone-like flower heads that are irresistibly attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eAs the blooms fade, the seed heads mature and become a vital food source for birds, particularly goldfinches, while also providing winter structure and visual interest in the garden. Their textured form and unique appearance make them popular for dried floral displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eIdeal for full sun and well-drained soil, teasels are easy to grow and well-suited to informal settings, cottage gardens, wildlife areas, and wildflower meadows. 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