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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - June 4th, 2009.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced items at Crocus

clematis (group 2)
clematis (group 2) was £12.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: purpleOther features: ideal for growing in a containerHardiness: fully hardyRich purple flowers with a deep burgundy, stripe and creamy yellow stamens appear in early summer, with the possibility of a second flush in early autumn. This is a compact form so is ideal where space is tight, and it is quite happy growing in a pot.Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

plant-support--bamboo-canes
plant-support–bamboo-canes was £2.49 now £1.99
Bamboo canes are the natural, long lasting way to support your plants. For use with vegetables, in flower borders and indoors.
square-shade-sail-3.6-x-3.6m
square-shade-sail-3.6-x-3.6m was £59.99 now £49.99
As the Australians know a thing or two about the sun they've developed these great architectural shade sails to keep you cool this summer. Their unique shapes and flexibility means shade sails let you create interesting and unusual angles in the garden. Ideal for patio, play areas or even as a temporary car port.Size: 3.6m x 3.6m – Untensioned3.6m will tension to 3.72m when installed. Leave 50mm clearance per side.FeaturesMade using polyethylene-weave 185 gsm. fabric It blocks upto 90% of the sun's dangerous UV raysColour-fast so will not rot, mildew, shrink, fray or tearEasily fixed using existing structures or attached to timber or steel polesCan be cleaned with mild detergent and waterFabric also 'breathes' to allow cooling air circulationThe sails are light shower resistant but not waterproof as there is small gaps in the fabric that are designed to disperse heat upwards.Edges are reinforced with polyester seatbelt webbing which improves durability compared to imitationsRemains totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremesAvailable in four colours: clockwise from top left – Coastal Sand, Porcelain, Architectural Grey and Forest Green.5-year guarantee against fabric fadingHow To Install your Shade SailShade sails can be easily fixed from existing structures or attached to correctly installed steel or timber poles. There are a range of stainless steel fixing accessories for that professional finish. All sails come complete with a stainless steel d ring in each corner, it is recommended that a square sail should have four pad eyes four snap hooks and two turnbuckles The pad eyes can be screwed to brick work or timber and then use a snap hook to couple the d ring to the pad eye. and use the turn-buckle to tension the shade sail.Fixing kit for square sailsThe importance of sun safetyKids tend to spend a lot of time playing outside and as responsible adults we need to play a key role in preventing skin damage caused by over exposure to the sun. A great way to help prevent this is to use a Shade Sail, which will protect you and your family from the sun's harmful rays.
Japanese wisteria (Syn. Wisteria Lipstick )
Japanese wisteria (Syn. Wisteria Lipstick ) was £22.99 now £19.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: pale mauve-pink tipped with purpleOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyPendent clusters of fragrant, pea-like, pale mauve-pink flowers, tipped with purple, in June and light grey-green leaflets, turning yellow in autumn. Often underrated, Japanese wisterias are less vigorous than other varieties and are ideal for growing against a sunny house wall or a sturdy pergola. To encourage plenty of flowers, the twining stems need careful pruning.Garden care: After planting prune back the leading shoot to 90cm (36in) above the ground. In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds.
wisteria ( syn.Wisteria Black Dragon )
wisteria ( syn.Wisteria Black Dragon ) was £22.99 now £19.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: violet-blueOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyPendent clusters of lighly fragrant, pea-like, violet-blue flowers with white and yellow markings in May and June. This vigorous wisteria is perfect for training over a sunny wall or stout pergola. To enhance flowering it requires ample space for the roots to 'run' and pruning rigorously twice a year.Garden care: After planting prune back the leading shoot to 90cm (36in) above the ground. In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds.
Japanese wisteria ( syn. Wisteria Pink Ice )
Japanese wisteria ( syn. Wisteria Pink Ice ) was £22.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: pale rose-pinkOther features: light grey-green leaflets, turning yellow in autumn; velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyRare Japanese wisteria producing pendulous clusters up to 45cm (18in) long of pale rose-pink flowers in June. Less vigorous than other varieties it's ideal for training against a sunny house wall. To enhance flowering provide ample space for the roots to spread and carefully prune the twining stems twice a year.Garden care: In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds
Japanese wisteria (syn. W. Macrobotrys)
Japanese wisteria (syn. W. Macrobotrys) was £22.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: violet-blue, pink or whiteOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyOne of the most spectacular wisterias bearing extravagant, long clusters of fragrant, pea-like, lilac-blue flowers in June. The trusses of this Japanese wisteria can exceed one metre in length – longer than any other variety. It makes an eye-catching feature grown over a robust pergola or trained against a protected, sunny wall.Garden care: After planting prune back the leading shoot to 90cm (36in) above the ground. In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds
clematis (group 2)
clematis (group 2) was £8.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: bluish-purpleHardiness: fully hardyLarge bluish-purple flowers that have a darker central stripeappear on this early summer flowering variety. In good years you may get a second flush later in the season. A great mixer, it will look brilliant with a soft pink climbing rose such as Rosa Nahema ('Deleri'), or for a bolder look, try it with Clematis 'Royal Velours'. It is not too robust so is ideal for growing in a pot.Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
Chinese wisteria
Chinese wisteria was £19.99 now £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyPendant clusters of fragrant, pure white, pea-like flowers in May and June followed in hot summers by velvety, green seed-pods. This classic white Chinese wisteria looks wonderful trained as a small weeping tree. Renowned for its superior fragrance, it's an ideal, fast- growing climber for covering a sheltered, sunny wall or strong pergola.Garden care: In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds.
Chinese wisteria
Chinese wisteria was £19.99 now £17.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: bluish-lilacOther features: velvety, green seed-pods in hot summers; all parts of the plant are harmful if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyPendant clusters of fragrant, pea-like, bluish-lilac flowers in May and June, often followed by velvety-green seed-pods. This vigorous Chinese wisteria looks fabulous trained over a sunny wall or strong pergola. Renowned for its superior fragrance and flower-colour, the twining stems need careful pruning.Garden care: In the first growing season tie in lateral shoots and cut back sub-lateral shoots to two or three buds. During the first winter cut back laterals by one third and sub-laterals by two or three buds.