{"product_id":"mediterranean-dry-garden-starter-kit","title":"Dry Garden Starter Kit - The Mediterranean","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis starter kit brings together seven classic Mediterranean plants, chosen for their ability to thrive on full sun, poor soil, and minimal watering (once established).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilver foliage, aromatic leaves, and pollinator-friendly flowers combine to create a garden that looks good and asks for almost nothing in return. Perfect for a gravel garden, a sunny border, or anyone ready to stop fighting their climate and start working with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary, Santolina, Cistus, Artemisia, Agastache 'Pink Pop', Nepeta faassenii, and Helichrysum italicum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSalvia rosmarinus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis\" title=\"Rosemary\"\u003e(Rosemary)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe backbone of any Mediterranean planting. This upright, woody evergreen shrub offers narrow, needle-like aromatic foliage and pale blue flowers loved by bees from late winter through spring. Rosemary thrives in poor, well-drained soil and full sun — the drier and hotter, the happier. A kitchen staple as much as a garden one; harvest a sprig any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/products\/santolina-chamaecyparissus\"\u003e(Cotton Lavender)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA compact, mounding shrub with finely textured, silvery-grey foliage that stays attractive year-round. In summer, cheerful button-like yellow flowers rise just above the foliage. Santolina is exceptionally drought tolerant once rooted in, and its silver tones make it a brilliant foil for greener neighbors in a dry border or low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCistus creticus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/products\/cistus-creticus\"\u003e(Pink Rock Rose)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA tough, sun-loving evergreen shrub native to rocky Mediterranean hillsides, with crinkled, papery pink flowers that open through late spring and summer. Cistus is remarkably heat and drought tolerant, asking for nothing more than sharp drainage and full sun. Each bloom lasts only a day, but the display is renewed daily for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eArtemisia alba subsp. camphorata \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/products\/artemisia-camphorata\"\u003e(Camphor Southernwood)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA low, spreading, aromatic sub-shrub with finely cut, silvery-green foliage that releases a sharp, camphor-like scent when brushed. Grown primarily for its foliage texture and color, it forms a soft, feathery mound that pairs beautifully with brighter flowering companions. Thrives in lean, dry soil and is a favorite for its resilience in hot, exposed spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAgastache 'Pink Pop' \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/products\/agastache-pink-pop\"\u003e(Hummingbird Mint)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA compact, free-flowering perennial bearing tall spikes of vivid pink, tubular flowers from summer into autumn. Aromatic, minty foliage and nectar-rich blooms make it a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Once established, 'Pink Pop' handles heat and dry spells with ease, making it a long-blooming, low-fuss addition to any sunny bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eNepeta faassenii \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/nepeta-x-faassenii\"\u003e(Catmint)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA billowing, easy-care perennial with soft grey-green foliage and a long season of lavender-blue flower spikes from late spring well into autumn. Extremely drought tolerant and unfussy about soil, catmint is a classic edging or filler plant that softens borders and pathways while shrugging off dry summers. Bees adore it; deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHelichrysum orientale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/helichrysum-orientale\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (Golden Everlasting)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eA low, mounding evergreen sub-shrub prized for its dense, felted silver-white foliage — even softer and more compact than its cousin H. italicum. In summer it produces clusters of bright golden-yellow, papery \"everlasting\" flowers that hold their color long after cutting, making them a favorite for dried arrangements. Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established, it thrives in poor, sharply drained soil and full sun, forming a tidy, textural mound that pairs beautifully with lavender, santolina, and other dry-garden classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"plant d'Avenir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57369566183797,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/SustainableNursery.jpg?v=1784546408","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/mediterranean-dry-garden-starter-kit","provider":"plant d'Avenir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}