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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - February 18th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New products added today at Crocus

prairie-hare-bronze-hare
prairie-hare-bronze-hare £129.99
There is something very noble about hares. Throughout the world they have been revered and respected, usually being linked with the cosmos and the rite of spring. Maybe this is why these bronze hares have been so popular. Of all the animals we sell, these seem to have both a wit and a link to wilder land beyond. Made from solid cast bronze, it’s 100% weatherproof and measures 34cm high.

common lilac
common lilac £39.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlowers: dark purpleOther features: heart shaped, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyDense clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple red flowers in May and June and heart shaped, dark green leaves. This dramatic, dark purple lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny mixed or shrub border. The plant copes well with alkaline soils, an important factor when planting ground recently cleared of builders’ rubble. Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.
mock orange
mock orange £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and JulyHardiness: fully hardyIn June and July this lovely mock orange is smothered with highly fragrant, single, cup-shaped flowers with distinctive splashes of purple at the centre. The delicious orange-blossom fragrance floats on the breeze on warm summer evenings. This compact variety produces abundant, gorgeous, bridal-white flowers set off perfectly by oval, deep green leaves. This is an essential, low-maintenance shrub for a sunny mixed border, and it can also cope with poor soil, urban pollution and salt-laden air.Garden care: Mulch around the roots in spring with a deep layer of well-rotted garden compost or manure. Prune in late summer, immediately after flowering, removing one in four of the older stems to ground level.
mock orange
mock orange £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June and JulyHardiness: fully hardyIn June and July this lovely deciduous shrub is smothered with highly fragrant, double, pure white flowers among dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. This tall, vigorous variety of mock orange looks wonderful towards the back of a mixed or shrub border, where on warm summer evenings, the delicate, orange-blossom fragrance floats on the breeze. It is a magnet for bees and can also cope with urban pollution and salt-laden air. Garden care: Mulch around the roots in spring with a deep layer of well-rotted garden compost or manure. Prune in late summer, immediately after flowering, removing one in four of the older stems to ground level.
sevenbark
sevenbark £34.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyOne of the loveliest hydrangeas, this has huge globes of tightly packed, creamy white bracts that look like giant snowballs in late summer. As autumn progresses, the blowsy flowerheads fade to pale lime and the dark green, pointed leaves turn soft yellow. It has an upright habit and makes a breathtaking feature in a wide, partly shady border, particularly when planted in groups or with other hydrangeas. The flowerheads are a popular choice for dried flower arrangements. Contact with the foliage may aggrevate skin allergies.Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.
lemon
lemon £24.99
Half price was £49.99Position: full sun outside, or bright light in a conservatorySoil: moist but well-drained soil. John Innes No2 compost should be used when potting upRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: exceptionally flavoured lemons and deliciously scented flowers. The plants are currently around 50cm tallHardiness: tender (needs winter protection) A remarkable, heavy-cropping, little tree with glossy, dark green leaves and smooth-skinned, bright golden fruit with exceptional flavour. It produces buds which open into deliciously fragrant white flowers throughout the summer. These are then followed by yellow lemons up to 15cm long. This clever variety is unique in that it keeps on producing flowers from spring to autumn, so it is possible to have flowers, small, un-ripened fruit as well as ready-to-pick lemons on the plant at the same time. One of the hardiest lemon trees available, it can be grown on a sunny patio in summer, but will need an unheated conservatory or greenhouse to over-winter.Garden care: In pots grow in soil-based compost in full sun. Feed every two weeks in the growing season with a special citrus fertiliser. Pot on or top-dress plants in late winter. Move outside after the risk of frost has passed to a sunny, sheltered patio.
fiskars-stainless-steel-border-fork
fiskars-stainless-steel-border-fork £24.99
This top-of-the-range border fork is made from non-stick polished stainless steel which means efficient digging even in heavy soils. The beech wood shaft and polypropylene handle moulded for maximum comfort means you’ll get less blisters too!The best quality Fiskars (wilkinson sword) border spade you can buy. The stainless steel is covered by a manufacturers lifetime guarantee.Measurements:Length 90.5cmWidth of the head: 10.5cmDepth: 17cm
bay laurel (standard)
bay laurel (standard) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to MayHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)With its lustrous, dark green leaves, this evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centrepiece for a formal vegetable garden or potager, or planted in a smart contemporary pot either side of a doorway, will frame an entrance. Clippings of the aromatic leaves are valuable, fresh or dried, for flavouring savoury stocks and sauces. It is pretty tolerant of most conditions, provided it is sheltered from strong, cold winds, and is not kept too wet in winter. Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmacote. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape, using secateurs not shears. Size Guide1/4 standard plants have a 45cm clear stem beneath a 20cm head1/2 standard plants have a 50cm clear stem beneath a 25cm head3/4 standard plants have a 80cm clear stem beneath a 55cm headStandard plants have a 1m clear stem beneath a 55cm head
perennial wallflower
perennial wallflower £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of Growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: March to JuneHardiness: fully hardyOne of the most striking wallflowers, this produces spires of flowers that range from a yolky yellow through apricot to burnt orange, among small, evergreen foliage. It is a short-lived perennial, but makes a brilliant display from spring through to early summer, and the flowers are sweetly scented. Try it with other ‘hot’ colours, in a cottage garden scheme or a rock garden.Garden care: Requires little attention. Provide cloche protection where frosts are very severe or prolonged.