New products at Crocus
by Sarah - January 15th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products at Crocus
rose Wisley 2008 (shrub) £12.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyNamed for the RHS Gardens at Wisley, this is a recent introduction, which should not be confused with another rose named ‘Wisley’ that does not display such a strong resistance to disease. This is an outstanding rose, with shallowly cupped flowers that form beautifully shaped rosettes up to 7.5cm (3″) across. These soft pink flowers have a fruity fragrance, and will continue to appear for a long period throughout summer along the softly arching stems. Busy and upright, this is an ideal choice for either formal or informal areas of the garden.Garden care: 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.
Alpine Clematis (Group 1) £8.49
This fabulous free-flowering clematis produces a profusion of deep blue, bell-shaped flowers from April to May. Ideal for a north- or east-facing site, it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree. The fluffy seed-heads look lovely caught by the light of the sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: blueOther features: fluffy seed-headsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.Goes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Brunnera macrophylla, Iris germanica, Helleborus argutifolius, Rosa banksiae var. banksiae, Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Gigantea Group’.