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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - February 10th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New lines today at Crocus

12 Rose Flat Pack
12 Rose Flat Pack £29.99
It’s worked for hundreds of years, so it comes with a cast iron guarantee: 12 large headed red roses, simply arranged in a stunning black wrap and tied with ribbon. ‘Do you love me ? Oh yes I do!’What you get for your money12 large headed roses, simply arranged in a stunning black wrap and tied with ribbon.

paeony / peony
paeony / peony £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drainedRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneHardiness: fully hardyPrized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It’s easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. ‘Buckeye Belle; has deep red semi-double flowers from early to mid summer and dark green leaves. This lovely, early-flowering peony will thrive in partial shade but will prefer a sunnier spot. Fill the bare ground around the peony with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest.Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In autumn, cut off all foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.
lavender
lavender £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: vigorousFlowering period: July to AugustHardiness: fully hardyThis vigorous English lavender produces masses of slender spikes of vivid violet flowers between July and August, above grey-green leaves. It makes a gorgeous, flowering, informal hedge, especially along a path, where its fragrance can be appreciated. It works well in a Mediterranean garden, or clipped into a formal sphere for a contemporary look. The flower-spikes are also a magnet for bees and other nectar-loving insects. Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded to retain a compact shape. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.
wallflower
wallflower £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: February to JulyHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)This long-flowering, bushy, vigorous wallflower produces long spires of deep mauve flowers from late winter to summer above narrow, grey-green leaves. It is a short-lived plant, but makes a vivid display for months in a sunny border. Try it as part of a colour-themed scheme, or contrast it with vivid yellows. It also looks good in a rock garden or raised bed.Garden care: Requires little attention. Provide cloche protection where frosts are very severe or prolonged.