New products at Crocus
by Sarah - November 13th, 2009.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus has these new items today
10 plus 2 FREE Jumbo Plugs £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: may to first frostsFlowering colour: star blue, fuchsia, lavender and whiteOther features: coloured veinsHardiness: tender (needs frost protection) It is easy to see why petunias have been a favourite bedding plant with their showy, funnel-shaped blooms in a range of colours. Deadhead regularly for more flowers. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 8 – 12cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually.
rose (climber) £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: soft shell pinkHardiness: fully hardyVery double, soft shell pink flowers from summer and dark green leaves. This gorgeous climber has extremely fragrant blooms that have a heady scent of citronella mixed with peach, apricot and pears. Ideal for training over a sunny fence or wall on a fertile, moist but well-drained site.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.Please note that as we grow these roses especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. The roses will then be despatched to you during October. If you want other items on your order delivered before hand, select split delivery in the wheelbarrow when placing your order.
rose (shrub) £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: violetHardiness: fully hardyVivacious violet blooms that are regarded by rose experts as having the most wonderfully provocative perfume. The blooms have a rich, heady scent of mandarin, citronella, hyacinth, lilac, mango and lychee – wow! This shrub rose is perfect for a sunny border.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.Please note that as we grow these roses especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. The roses will then be despatched to you during October. If you want other items on your order delivered before hand, select split delivery in the wheelbarrow when placing your order.