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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - January 8th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these items

rhubarb
rhubarb was £2.49 now £1.99
Position: full sunSoil: any, except waterlogged soilsRate of growth: averageOther features: the leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingested; the scarlet leaf stalks are excellent for making pies, jams and wineHardiness: fully hardyLong, dark and deliciously sweet, the flesh of this rhubarb is uniformly red throughout. If you want nice, thick stems, then do not force, but you will be able to havest them (after their first year) from April onwards. It is ideal for well-drained areas of the vegetable garden, and once planted it should not be moved. The plant would benefit from a generous annual mulch of well-rotted compost or manure.Garden care: Dig the area in autumn, incorporating a good amount of compost or well-rotted manure. Rake in a general fertiliser, such as Growmore in to the area just before planting. Keep plants well watered and remove any flowering shoots that appear. Mulch the crowns in January or February. It is best to allow new plants to become established during the first year before harvesting your first crop, so wait for 12 – 18 months before you start pulling the sticks.

rhubarb
rhubarb was £2.49 now £1.99
Position: full sunSoil: any, except waterlogged soilsRate of growth: averageOther features: the leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingested; the scarlet leaf stalks are excellent for making pies, jams and wineHardiness: fully hardy One of the earliest rhubarb varieties which can be ready outside as early as February. It is also suitable for forcing if you want to produce an even earlier crop and will provide you with succulent, red-based pink stems with a delicious flavour.Garden care: Dig the area in autumn, incorporating a good amount of compost or well-rotted manure. Rake in a general fertiliser, such as Growmore in to the area just before planting. Keep plants well watered and remove any flowering shoots that appear. Mulch the crowns in January or February. It is best to allow new plants to become established during the first year before harvesting your first crop, so wait for 12 – 18 months before you start pulling the sticks.
olivia-mini-storm-lantern
olivia-mini-storm-lantern was £9.99 now £7.99
These beautifully made mini storm lanterns are gorgeous and will look superb anywhere in the home. All you need to do is add a candle for that truly romantic glow. Why not get a few and you can use them outside when dining al fresco? Made from quality glass, the storm lanterns measure 14.5cm in height and 7cm in diameter (at the top), and have a built-in holder for a candle (not included).
rose Happy Anniversary (floribunda)
rose Happy Anniversary (floribunda) was £10.99 now £9.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyMasses of sweetly scented, deep pink flowers from July to September and lustrous, dark green leaves. This dwarf cluster-flowered bush rose is an excellent anniversary gift. Best in full sun, it’s perfect for growing in a large, well-drained pot or trough.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.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
water-butt-pump-submersible-pump-with-float-switch
water-butt-pump-submersible-pump-with-float-switch was £24.99 now £19.99
Take the hard work out of moving water around your garden with this versatile electric butt pump. It can also be used to drain small swimming pools. The pump has a corrosion-proof body and a float switch which automatically turns off the pump if the water level drops.You will need is a jubilee clip to attach 1″ hose to the pump, then plug it in and pump up to 133 litres per minute. (Please note that you should not use hose fittings that stop the water supply but instead turn off the pump when its not in use).The butt pump should only be used in clean water and we recommend that you filter the water before it enters the water butt.Water Filter for downpipesRequires a Jubilee clip to attach your hose. This model does not not have a aluminium swan neck pipe and hose connector. it does require a 1″ hose (please be aware lots of garden hoses are 1/2″)Not easily compatable with the Harocostar 700 litre rain tank as the hole at the top of the water butt needs cutting if you require to fit this submersible pump