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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - June 20th, 2009.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New lines added today at Crocus

three pelargoniums
three pelargoniums £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: May to NovemberFlower colour:magenta Other features: attractive foliage Hardiness: tenderSumptuous magenta flowers that look near black in certain lights, contrast delightfully with the scalloped, velvety, grey foliage that looks great even when there are no flowers. Traditionally sought after for its medicinal properties this South African native is still used in cold and flu medicines today.'P. sidoides' is available as a collection of three plants. They will be dispatched directly from our specialist grower of rarer pelargoniums. As soon as you receive the plants you will need to pot them up into larger pots or plant them in to their final pots straight away. A great hot tip is to feed your plants every other day with a weak solution of a potash-rich liquid fertiliser, such as Tomorite. You'll be rewarded with masses of flowers throughout the summer on plants about 30-40cm tall.

rose (hybrid perpetual)
rose (hybrid perpetual) £10.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, including clayRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and OctoberFlower colour: pink, striped with crimson and purpleOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyOne of the finest striped roses, producing double, pink flowers that are clearly striped with crimson and purple. This hybrid perpetual rose has an upright yet compact form with prickly stems and dark green leaves. It is a good repeat flowering rose with richly scented flowers.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilAll our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose (shrub)
rose (shrub) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rich red-purpleOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of heavily perfumed, double blooms that are the richest red-purple and borne from July to September. This is a vigorous Rugosa rose with dense, light green leaves that is superb for the back of a shrub border. The rich flowers look superb when planted with cerise or pink flowering plants, and looks fabulous with Clematis 'Princess Diana' scrambling through it.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Queen of Denmark (shrub)
rose Queen of Denmark (shrub) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: glowing pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyClusters of huge, fully double, very fragrant, deep to light pink blooms in midsummer which stand out against the grey-green foliage. Perhaps one of the finest old-fashioned roses, this shrub rose is ideal for an open, sunny site. Though a vigorous grower it is also disease resistant.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Surrey (ground cover)
rose Surrey (ground cover) £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rose-pinkOther Features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyClusters of cup-shaped, fragrant, double, rose-pink flowers from July to September and masses of dark green leaves. This vigorous, repeat-flowering, ground cover rose is renowned for its long flowering period and fragrant blooms. Forming a small, arching mound it's perfect for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
patio rose
patio rose £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep ruby-redOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyClusters of double, slightly scented, deep ruby-red flowers from July to September and glossy, mid-green leaves. This vigorous, repeat-flowering bush rose is perfect for a sunny border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. An excellent gift for a 40th wedding anniversary, its compact and rounded habit makes it suitable where space is limited.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
hybrid tea rose
hybrid tea rose £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: ruby-redOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardySubtly scented, double, ruby-red flowers from July to September and masses of glossy, dark green leaves. This vigorous, repeat-flowering bush rose is perfect for the front of a sunny border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. An excellent gift for a 40th wedding anniversary, the beautifully shaped blooms on stiff stems make excellent cut-flowers.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
hybrid tea rose
hybrid tea rose £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyFragrant, double, pure white flowers from July to September and semi-glossy, light green leaves. This upright, large-flowered bush rose is perfect for the front of a sunny border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Vigorous and healthy, it makes an excellent gift for a silver wedding anniversary.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Kent (shrub/ground cover)
rose Kent (shrub/ground cover) £7.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowers; shiny, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardySlightly fragrant, semi-double, white flowers on short stems from July to September, followed by small, red autumn hips. This lovely, repeat-flowering, ground-cover rose forms a small, neat, rounded bush. An excellent patio plant for sun or partial shade, the elegant blooms stand up well to rain.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.