New products at Crocus
by Sarah - February 19th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New lines added today at Crocus
delphinium £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and JulyHardiness: fully hardyThis unusual delphinium produces spires of large, flat, magenta-pink discs with brown eyes in June and July. This variety has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the RHS because of its tip top performance, so it is a good one to include in a mixed or herbaceous border if you want to create vertical interest. For best effect plant in odd-numbered clumps or drifts. To encourage a second flush of flowers in late summer you should cut the flowered stems back as soon as they have finished.Garden care: For best results, choose an open spot away from taller plants. Stake with bamboo canes as they start to shoot upwards in mid-spring and protect young foliage against slug and snail damage. During the growing season, apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks and wearing gloves cut back the faded flower-stems to a flowering side-shoot to encourage repeat flowering. At the end of autumn cut back and compost the faded flower stems.
delphinium £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: ultramarineOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; excellent cut-flowers;Hardiness: fully hardyThis tall impressive delphinium certainly makes a statement – ‘look at me I am beautiful’!! It grows to a height of 1.8m (6ft) and displays spectacular ultramarine florets with deep dark eyes. It is certainly a very showy plant and compliments perfectly the paler blues or whites which may grow nearby.Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in mid-spring. During the growing season apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks and wearing gloves cut back the faded flower stems to a flowering sideshoot. At the end of autumn cut back and compost the faded flower-stems
delphinium £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: deep creamOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation; excellent cut-flowers;Hardiness: fully hardyA subtle and beautiful delphinium with spires of deep cream cream. The florets are large and closely placed on tall stems, and open over a three to four week period, depending on the weather. Great for adding height and colour to any sunny border as the stems can reach 1.7m (½ft) tall. Like all delphiniums, it can cope withstand very cold weather and will vigorously in most garden soils.Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in mid-spring. During the growing season apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks and wearing gloves cut back the faded flower stems to a flowering sideshoot. At the end of autumn cut back and compost the faded flower-stems