Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - September 25th, 2009.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Reduced price on products today at Crocus
woolly thyme was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: pale pinkOther features: extremely low growingHardiness: fully hardyTiny, pale pink flowers appear in summer amongst small, grey, woolly foliage. This is one of the woolliest thymes available and as its low growing is ideal as an unusual ground cover. Unfortunately it’s not suitable for culinary use but the flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects. Great for growing between paving or in cracks in stone walls.Garden care: Susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. If necessary, lightly trim to remove dead flowers, and cut back harder after flowering to keep them compact and bushy.
shuttlecock fern was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyThis wonderful deciduous shuttlecock fern is at its most beautiful in spring when the large, pale green, lacy fronds start to unfurl and filter the sunlight. It is one of the best foliage plants for areas of moist, dappled shade and works particularly well planted in groups next to water or in a woodland garden in between deciduous trees. Garden care: Remove dead fronds in early spring. Lift and divide large colonies in spring.
rhododendron was £10.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: average Flowering period: March to AprilFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: leaves retained all yearHardiness: fully hardy Open trusses of funnel-shaped, pure white flowers top the deep green foliage in early spring. This compact, evergreen shrub is ideal for brightening up a shrub border with early colour. For maximum success it should be planted in a protected, sunny site with humus-rich, acidic soil. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.
magnolia was £19.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to JuneHardiness: fully hardyA mid to late spring flowering, deciduous magnolia with an upright habit when young, later spreading. The goblet-shaped, fragrant blooms are flushed with pale pink on the outside, and appear from mid spring to early summer, avoiding most frosts. This magnolia is compact and therefore one of the best available for the small garden. Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.
magnolia was £19.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayHardiness: fully hardyOne of the most popular magnolias, with large, dark green leaves that start to appear in mid spring, at about the same time as the huge pure white, goblet-shaped flowers, which are flushed purple-pink at the base. This is an excellent magnolia for smaller gardens, as it remains a shapely shrub for many years, and even when it is mature, is a manageable small tree.Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.