{"product_id":"ja-bessera-elegans-coral-drops","title":"Bessera elegans (Coral Drops) Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called Coral Drops, is a graceful bulbous perennial valued for its delicate pendant flowers and slender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClusters of scarlet flowers edged with white hang lightly from tall wiry stems, creating movement and colour in late summer and early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 70cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e scarlet red with white tips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e late summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e grows from small corms and produces clumps of narrow upright leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom late summer, long slender stems emerge above the foliage carrying clusters of nodding bell-shaped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers combine bright coral-red colouring with small white tips, giving the plant its common name Coral Drops.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe delicate stems allow the flowers to move gently in the breeze, adding light structure to borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoral drops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e contributes to wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers may attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides nectar during late summer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds diversity to pollinator-friendly borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant with other late-season flowering plants to support insects later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Coral Drops\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSheltered beds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe slender stems look particularly effective when planted in small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms in spring once frost risk has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a warm, sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant corms about 5–8cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace corms roughly 10–15cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn colder regions, corms can be lifted in autumn and stored in a frost-free place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelicate coral-red pendant flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLight airy stems add movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLate summer to autumn colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual plant for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a graceful late-season flowering bulb, \u003cem\u003eBessera elegans\u003c\/em\u003e brings delicate colour and movement to sunny garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":57516487147907,"sku":"JA-B0099x10","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":57516487180675,"sku":"JA-B0099x100","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 Corms","offer_id":57516487213443,"sku":"JA-B0099x1000","price":529.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Elegans.jpg?v=1773069380","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-bessera-elegans-coral-drops","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}