Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - December 13th, 2009.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Reduced items at Crocus
lady fern was £6.99 now £3.49
Position: full or partial shadeSoil: moist, fertile, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyThis is the lady fern, with graceful, bright green, filigree-like leaves. One of our recommended plants, it looks great planted in bold swathes with other shade-loving plants in a sheltered, shady woodland edge, shrub or mixed border. It is deciduous, and begins to look tatty in the autumn, so try it among evergreen ferns or late-flowering perennials.Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. In cold areas in late autumn protect the crown of the plant with a dry mulch of straw or bracken.
hart’s tongue fern was £6.99 now £3.49
Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained, preferably alkaline soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyShiny, wavy-edged fronds unfurl like frisee lettuce in early spring, and remain all year. This is an unusual, showy, evergreen hart’s tongue fern that looks best planted en masse, either under shrubs, at the edge of a shady border, or among spring-flowering perennials. Once established, it can tolerate dry soil.Garden care: Plant in soil that has been improved with organic matter. Water regularly during the growing season, ensuring that the soil or compost does not dry out while the plant is gettng established. <br
fortune’s cyrtomium was £5.99 now £3.49
Position: partial to full shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyAn evergreen fern with bright green, broad, leathery fronds and distinctive black stems. It is sometimes called holly fern due to the distinctive shape of the fronds. This fern has an upright habit and looks particularly attractive among other ferns or woodland plants in a shady border. but it does need humus-rich soil to thrive in.Garden care: Remove old fronds in spring to allow the new growth to uncurl. do not allow to dry out.
bearskin fescue was £4.99 now £3.49
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to JulyFlower colour: blue-greenOther features: evergreenHardiness: fully hardySlender leaf blades that are packed together so tightly that they form evergreen, pincushion-like hummocks. They look right at home in an alpine bed, where their foliage will act as a backdrop to more colourful show-offs. Alternatively, as they have such a strong architectural shape, they can be used on their own as feature plants in gravel gardens or pots. Once established they are tolerant of hot, dry spots. Garden care: Container grown grasses should be watered well in the summer months, particularly when they are establishing. Comb through the plant in winter to remove dead foliage Divide large clumps every 2 or 3 years in spring.
zebra grass was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well drained or sandyRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyA graceful, fountainous grass that takes its name from the, horizontal cream bands on the leaves. Striking, silky, finger-like flowers bloom in late summer, and stay for months, giving this plant dramatic winter presence. Use as a specimen, or in small groups at the back of a perennial border.Garden care: Cut down to the ground in late winter before the new foliage appears.
royal fern was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, fertile, humus-rich, preferably acid soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyA stunning, giant fern that really lives up to its regal name. In spring, huge, bright green fronds unfurl and filter the sunlight. In autumn, they turn bronze before dying back. This deciduous fern forms a natural, rounded shape and looks fantastic planted near a pond or stream, where its feathery fronds will be reflected in the water. It likes damp, preferably acid soil, and looks breathtaking with other moisture-loving, large foliage plants such as rodgersia and gunnera.Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies inautumn or early spring.
male fern was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyAn unusual variety of the male fern with crested, mid-green fronds which form the distinctive shuttlecock shape. Each individual leaflet on the frond is also crested and crisped giving it its unique shape. An excellent companion for shade-loving woodland plants, it’s perfect for a partially shady, moist, humus-rich border sheltered from strong winds.Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole
Chinese silver grass was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well drained or sandyRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyA statuesque grass that will extend the season of interest in a mixed border, this has fine, arching leaves with a distinctive white stripe down the centre. Its flowers are spectacular; reddish brown, silky feathers that rise upwards from their stems and glow in the evening light. This grass is quick to establish and turns a beautiful reddish-brown in autumn. Use it as a feature plant in a mixed or perennial border.Garden care: Cut down to the ground in late winter before the new foliage appears.
Bowles’ golden grass was £6.49 now £4.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow growingFlowering period: May to JulyHardiness: fully hardyA brilliant plant for a shady spot, this semi-evergreen grass gets going in early spring, and forms a rich, yellow mound which matures to a bright green. Delicate golden flowers form a haze in summer. Plant at the edge of a shady border, or in groups as part of a woodland planting scheme.Garden care: Divide in spring if clumps start to look tatty.
lavender was £5.99 now £4.99
sedge was £5.99 now £4.99
purple moor-grass was £5.99 now £4.99
blue oat grass was £5.99 now £4.99
Chinese silver grass was £5.99 now £4.99
Japanese painted fern was £5.99 now £4.99
hart’s tongue fern was £5.99 now £4.99
male fern was £5.99 now £4.99
moor grass was £5.99 now £4.99
red-barked dogwood was £7.99 now £5.99