{"product_id":"plum-opal-1","title":"Plum 'Opal' 10 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlum ‘Opal’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePlum ‘Opal’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular early-season dessert plum, originally bred in Sweden. It produces medium-sized, oval fruits with a reddish-purple skin and golden-yellow flesh. Known for its exceptionally sweet and juicy flavour, it is perfect for eating fresh straight from the tree. Ripening in mid to late summer, ‘Opal’ is one of the earliest plums to harvest and a reliable choice for home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly fruiting plum, ready in mid to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeliciously sweet and juicy, ideal for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable cropper, even in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers a sunny, sheltered position for best fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows well in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires regular watering during dry periods, especially when establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits from pruning in summer to maintain shape and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect blossom from late frosts where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill reliably produce fruit on its own, making it ideal for smaller gardens. However, planting near another compatible plum can increase yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollination partners (optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Victoria’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Marjorie’s Seedling’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Czar’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e March – April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize at maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–400 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–400 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RENTES NURSERIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53536810697031,"sku":"1062570","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/Plum_Opal1.jpg?v=1773940566","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/plum-opal-1","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}