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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - October 24th, 2009.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Over a hundred price reductions today at Crocus

lily-flowered tulip
lily-flowered tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: Apr-MayFlower colour: orangeOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12+A lovely lily-flowered tulip with soft tangerine orange flowers, and a heady scent when warmed in the sun. This is a late spring-flowering tulip that looks stunning planted in bold drifts or growing up through forget-me-not flowers.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

triumph tulip
triumph tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: late AprilFlower colour: deep redOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14One of the deepest red-flowering tulips, which sit on darkly stained stems. This mid season tulip with its dramatic colouring is a very striking addition to the garden. Plant it in clumps at the front of a border or straight into pots where they can be moved around when they are in flower.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
fosteriana tulip (syn. White Emperor)
fosteriana tulip (syn. White Emperor) was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April Flower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14These tulips have large flowers on tall, sturdy stems which makes them ideal for large scale bedding displays. They are early flowering so the creamy-white flowers appear in late March and April. Because of its strong growth and great performance, this variety has been the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Even more impressive – the flowers are scented.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
double late tulip
double late tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April-MayFlower colour: dark purplish-redOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14Huge double flowers that have loads of petals that make this tulip look more like a peony. Before they open, the buds are a very dark red, but once the flower emerges it turns a more purplish-red colour. This tulip, with its super-sized flowers really packs a punch.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
triumph tulip
triumph tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: scarlet and plumOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14Deep scarlet flowers with plum shades on the outside emerge on this single, early tulip in late spring. The colour is rich and warm so it combines well with pink and apricot tones. This tulip was first introduced in 1845 and it is still a very popular variety.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
fostariana fulip
fostariana fulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: yellow to creamOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14Pure gold classical flutes with attractive feathery lemon yellow to creamy-white margins top sturdy stems in April. You can plant this one with similar shades of yellow and cream, but to show it off to best effect, contrasting shades of blue or purple will really bring out the lemon meringue colouring.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
single late tulip
single late tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: Apr-MayFlower colour: purple-blackOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14 These are probably the best loved of the deep purple tulips. Their velvety, dark maroon, single, cup-shaped flowers on straight stems in May are stunning, so they do deserve their acclaim. The almost-black tulips work well in a ‘bruised’ coloured border, planted between other plum-coloured flowers and foliage plants.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
triumph tulip
triumph tulip was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: mid AprilFlower colour: deep purpleOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14This snub-nosed deep purple tulip with beetroot-purple veins and a satin finish is bound to draw attention. They look stunning planted en masse but are equally good planted next to softer pastel shades. They have strong stems and large flowers and are quite adept at coping with erratic spring weather.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
triumph tulip
triumph tulip was £3.49 now £1.74
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: deep blackcurrantOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14Deep blackcurrant coloured blooms with up to 3 flowers per stem appear in April. This has a similar colouring to the very popular Queen of Night tulip, but the flowers appear earlier on this variety. Therefore it is a great combination if you are looking to have an extended period of rich, deep colour in spring.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.