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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - December 20th, 2009.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

fritillary
fritillary was £1.49 now £1.00
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: creamy green to whiteOther features: grey-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: A rarely seen fritillary that produces open clusters of two to six, creamy, bell or cup-shaped flowers that often have pale green mottling or veining. Each of these nodding flowers will grow to around 3.5cm long, and they look great against the narrow grey-green foliage. Plant it in a prominent spot in the border, or try it in a deep pot filled with a good compost – John Innes No. 2 is ideal.Garden care: Plant 12cm (5in) deep from September to November in fertile, well-drained soil, and keep an eye out for slug and snail damage when the new foliage is emerging in spring. Keep reasonably dry while dormant.

lavender
lavender was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyA compact form of the popular English lavender, named after plantsman Laurence Johnston’s famous Arts and Crafts garden in Gloucestershire. It produces dense spikes of fragrant, deep violet summer flowers above slender, aromatic, silvery-grey leaves. It is possibly the best lavender for edging paths and borders and the aromatic foliage perfumes the air if you brush against it. It also works well in a gravel garden, or clipped into a formal sphere for a contemporary look. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other nectar-loving insects. Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.
butterfly bush
butterfly bush was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyMuch maligned for its habit of colonising railway sidings, buddleja can be a fabulous addition to a sunny border, with dramatic, fragrant flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects. Pruned hard in spring, this elegant white form of the butterfly bush produces huge clusters of scented, yellow-eyed white flowers on arching stems from July to September. In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves gently fade to butter-yellow. Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year’s growth to three or four buds.
butterfly bush
butterfly bush was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyMuch maligned for its habit of colonising railway sidings, buddleja can be a fabulous addition to a sunny border, with dramatic, fragrant flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects. Pruned hard in spring, this variety produces clusters of sweetly scented, orange-eyed, violet blue flower spikes on arching stems that last for weeks. The mid-green pointed leaves mature to deep green. Remove faded flower-spikes after flowering and the plant is likely to produce a second flush. Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year’s growth to three or four buds.
butterfly bush
butterfly bush was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyMuch maligned for its habit of colonising railway sidings, buddleja can be a fabulous addition to a sunny border, with dramatic, fragrant flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects. Pruned hard in spring, ‘Black Knight’ produces dense spikes of tiny, fragrant, dark purple flowers. In autumn the pointed grey-green leaves turn butter-yellow. Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year’s growth to three or four buds.
butterfly bush
butterfly bush was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyMuch maligned for its habit of colonising railway sidings, buddleja can be a fabulous addition to a sunny border, with dramatic, fragrant flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects. Pruned hard in spring, this shrub produces dense spikes of honey-scented, bright pink flowers with orange eyes throughout summer. The pointed, grey-green leaves turn butter-yellow in autumn. Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year’s growth to three or four buds.
New Zealand flax
New Zealand flax was £12.99 now £6.49
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)With their arching, strappy, sword-shaped leaves, Phormiums make a dramatic statement in the garden. Originating from New Zealand, where their fibre has traditionally been used in the same way as hemp or sisal, they are versatile evergreen plants that tolerate a range of conditions and look at home in a variety of different planting planting schemes. This, combined with the increasing number of colourful varieties being introduced, means that they have become increasingly popular in recent years. This one is a large, robust species, with thick, dark green leaves with blue-green undersides. In hot summers, towering spikes of tubular, red flowers emerge from the centre, followed by sturdy seed-heads. This New Zealand flax makes a magnificent feature plant for a large, sunny, garden, where it will provide structure and act as a foil for flowering plants. It copes particularly well with wind and coastal sites. Garden care: In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.
New Zealand flax
New Zealand flax was £14.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July Flower colour: red Other features: arching, wine-red leaves with bronze marginsHardiness: frost hardyBroad, arching, wine-red leaves with bronze margins and spikes of tubular, red summer flowers. This vibrant, evergreen foliage plant is excellent for brightening a sheltered, sunny patio or courtyard garden. In frost-prone areas container-grown specimens should be over-wintered indoors under glass. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth. Goes well with: Trachycarpus fortunei, Musa bajoo, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Cordyline australis ‘Atropurpurea’, Hemerocallis ‘Stella D’Oro’, Fargesia nitida.
New Zealand flax
New Zealand flax was £14.99 now £9.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: JulyFlower colour: yellow-greenOther features: creamy-yellow and green striped leaves, with a thin red edgeHardiness: frost hardySpikes of tubular, yellow-green flowers emerge in summer above clumps of sword-shaped, creamy-yellow and green striped leaves, with a thin red edge. This highly-decorative mountain flax makes a great all-year feature plant for a sheltered, sunny, site. In frost-prone areas, over-winter container-grown specimens in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. In late spring remove any dead or damaged leaves and apply a balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted organic matter to stimulate vigorous, new growth.