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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - February 25th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on items today at Crocus

rhubarb
rhubarb was £2.99 now £2.49
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 hardyRaspberry Red is a recent Rhubarb cultivar producing high quality deep red thick stalks without the need for forcing. The taste is sweet. 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 into 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.

catmint
catmint was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to AugustHardiness: fully hardySpikes of vivid blue, tubular flowers are held in clusters on erect stems above aromatic, dark green leaves. This pretty, clump-forming catmint brings vibrant colour to the garden for weeks from midsummer through to early autumn, and looks particularly good with blue or silver-leaved plants, or in a herb garden. This variety will thrive in heavier soils than most catmint. The flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies.Garden care: Cut back after flowering has finished to keep the plant compact. Lift and divide large clumps in spring, replanting divided specimens with lots of well-rotted organic matter. If powdery mildew becomes a problem prune out the affected areas.
sneezeweed
sneezeweed was £9.99 now £6.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyAn upright, perennial that looks brilliant planted in bold drifts where its bright flowerheads can illuminate a border from midsummer to early autumn. Rich yellow ray florets surround the brown centre creating a golden glow that will also act as a magnet to bees and butterflies. It works well in mixed borders or more naturalised planting schemes and it associates very well with grasses.Garden care: Heleniums are versatile plants that love plenty of sunshine and moist soil. They rarely suffer from pests or diseases, however young plants do need to be protected from slug attack. Tall varieties need to be staked. To encourage the plant to repeat flower deadhead back to side shoots that have flower buds emerging. Cut back by half after flowering to help prevent mildew. Cut down to the ground in late winter. Every two to three years divide the plants in spring to keep them in top condition. When replanting add loads of well-rotted organic matter to the soil to feed them and keep them moist.
kirengeshoma
kirengeshoma was £8.99 now £6.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, acidic soil enriched with leaf mouldRate of growth: averageFlowering period: August to SeptemberFlowers: pale yellowHardiness: fully hardyA clump-forming perennial with palmate, pale green leaves with reddish purple stems. In summer and early autumn nodding, pale yellow flowers are produced on slender stalks above the attractive foliage. It’s a lovely plant that is suitable for a shady border in acidic soil out of any strong winds.Garden care: Enrich the soil with leaf mould and protect plants from slug and snail attack.
rose campion
rose campion was £7.99 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: pinkOther features: downy, silver grey leavesHardiness: fully hardyWonderful, disc-shaped, pink flowers seem to float on slender, branching stems above downy, silver grey leaves. This charming, summer flowering campion looks great towards the middle of a sunny, mixed border. It thrives in dry soils in full sun and although short lived perpetuates itself by self seeding freely. Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in early-spring. Cut back the faded flowerheads in late autumn.As these plants are short lived perennials or bi-ennial they usually only live for a couple of years, however they do self-seed freely.
Siberian iris
Siberian iris was £7.49 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: lilac-blueOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyLilac-blue petals with darker veining and a creamy-white base make up the flowers of this delightful Siberian iris. This is one of our super-sized Iris, which comes in a 5lt pot, which will create an impact almost immediately. Plant in bold swathes throughout the border, where its upright form will add vertical interest in early summer.Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low-nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.
Siberian iris
Siberian iris was £7.49 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly acid soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneHardiness: fully hardySumptuous, deep violet-purple flowers with darker ruffled lower petals appear in May and June among bright green, slender, strappy leaves. Like all Siberian flag irises, this is a clump-forming plant that needs space to spread out and prefers a moist, neutral to slightly acid soil in sun or partial shade. It looks best planted in bold drifts beside water and allowed to naturalise and is particularly useful on difficult banks where it will help to prevent erosion and over time will form large clumps. It can also be planted in a pot as a marginal plant for a pond.Garden care: Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring.
Siberian iris
Siberian iris was £7.49 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: lilac-pinkOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy The petals of this pretty cultivar are lilac-pink with a veined, white base. They appear in early summer on upright stems, which emerge from amongst the sword-shaped foliage. Try planting with other early summer flowers, such as Alliums, Centranthus or Geraniums. This is one of our larger sized iris (it comes in 5lt pot), that is substantial enough to create and impact without burning a hole in your pocket.Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low-nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.
Siberian iris
Siberian iris was £7.49 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: plum purpleOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyThe velvety petals of this lush cultivar are glorious shades of rich purple, with pale, creamy-yellow at their base. Their colour works particularly well in bruised colour schemes, so team it with deep reds and purples in a sunny, mixed border for major wow factor.Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low-nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.