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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - September 5th, 2009.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New products added today at Crocus

coneflower
coneflower £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: most soils, except vey dry or boggyRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: red fading to burnt orangeOther features: excellent cut-flowers; toothed, dark green leaves; attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground.

masterwort
masterwort £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: June to AugustHardiness: fully hardySultry, dark red button flowers, surrounded by a ruff of near-black bracts are produced from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves with almost imperceptible black margins. This stunning, dark red astrantia works equally well in contemporary and cottage-style plantings. For best colour, plant it in fertile, moist soil in full sun.Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well-known masterwort.Garden care: Astrantias do not like dry soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they dont like having their roots disturbed.
wild Ginger
wild Ginger £5.99
Position: cool shade or partial shadeSoil: prefers humus-rich soils which do not dry out in summerRate of growth: moderate with good spreading capacityFlowering period: March to April. Most floriferous following a warm summer in the previous yearFlower colour: reddish purpleHardiness: fully hardyRobust and reliable groundcover plants offering attractive foliage effect in shady places. Asarum europaeum has been valued and cultivated as a medicinal herb since the 13th century and is more tolerant than other varieties of the cooler British summers. These low, spreading plants have sweetly pungent roots which give rise to their common name of 'hardy ginger'. Exotic hooded purple-red flowers on 12cm stems appear in the spring nestled under glossy rounded leaves. Garden care: A low maintenance plant requiring only a light mulch of leaf mould or garden compost every one or two years to maintain soil fertility.
granny's bonnet
granny's bonnet £5.49
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to JuneHardiness: fully hardyA popular plant among garden designers,this lovely grannys bonnet has beautiful, fully double, spur-less burgundy flowers in late spring above ferny green leaves. The rich, deep red flowers look particularly lovely with fountainous grasses or with traditional cottage garden flowers. This plant is happiest in soil that retains moisture over the summer. It is quite short-lived, but self-seeds freely, though it rarely becomes a nuisance.Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps inearly spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation.
onion
onion £2.99
french shallot long bulbfantasic flavour in cookingPosition: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageOther features: each pack includes growing instructionsHardiness: fully hardyA french shallot that produces a long bulb with copper coloured skin and rosy red flesh. It produces a bumper crop of onions that have an excellent flavour, and they store well too.Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.
onion
onion £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageOther features: each pack includes growing instructionsHardiness: fully hardyAnother improved Japanese variety which is great for early planting and can be harvested from late May to early June. It has a mild flavour and will store well until the following spring in the right conditions. This variety also has a good resistance to bolting.Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.
onion
onion £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageOther features: each pack includes growing instructionsHardiness: fully hardy A new, early variety that has a good quality, dark yellow skin. The tatsy onions will be ready to harvest from mid to late May and it is known to have a good resistance to diseases and bolting.Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.
onion
onion £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageOther features: each pack includes growing instructionsHardiness: fully hardyA red, overwintering onion that should be planted in autumn and will be ready to harvest in May or June. It produces symmetrical, semi-globe shaped bulbs, that have an excellent flavour. Very tasty in salads.Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.
onion
onion £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: any soilRate of growth: averageOther features: each pack includes growing instructionsHardiness: fully hardyThis is an improved Japanese variety that is ideal for planting early, and can provide a crop ready to harvest in May to June. The onions are a nice globe shape and have a mild flavour. The young ones can also be used as spring onions in salads.Garden care: Plant onion sets from September to November 15cm (6in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Lift the onions when they are mature and allow them to dry before using.