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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - February 27th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

Crocus just added these new products

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.

large-nemaslug-pack
large-nemaslug-pack £19.99
These nematodes (microscopic creatures) aggressively search out and attack slugs. They enter the slugs body through a hole behind their heads. Once inside they release a bacteria which stops the slug eating. The nematodes then start to reproduce inside and within 7-10 days the slug is dead. The nematodes continue to reproduce as the body breaks down. This new population enters the soil and searches out new slugs to attack. This is a natural, non-toxic product that is safe for both users and wildlife. The nematodes stay active for 6 weeks so a single dose protects plants when they are emerging in the spring and are most vulnerable.Nematodes can only be used in late spring and summer when the soil has warmed up (to above 5°C). On heavy, waterlogged clay soil, the nematodes can find it difficult to move, so Nemaslug can be less effective in these conditions.Nemaslug is posted first class, Monday – Thursday, so you should receive it on Friday at the latest . It is best to refrigerate this product when it arrives and use it as soon as possible.
figo-frame-connector
figo-frame-connector £19.99
Build your own garden frames to whatever size or shape you need, to protect those precious plants from garden pests, or provide support for climbing plants. FIGO is also perfect for raised bed systems making support for eiher the plants or nets to keep birds off your crops.Each mixed box of ten connectors contains – six 3-arm and four 4-arm FIGOs.
Brush Bush
Brush Bush £14.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August to September Flower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Large, scented, bowl-shaped white flowers open in late summer on this coloumnar tree, forming a beautiful contrast to the dark green, leathery foliage. This evergreen seciman looks good throughout to year, but is particularly lovely when in flower. Plant it so its roots get some shade, but the crown will need full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds.Garden care: In mid- or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
oak-leaved hydrangea
oak-leaved hydrangea £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: whiteOther features: contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies; the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyArching clusters of long-lasting, double white flowers from July to September, pink-tinged with age, and deeply lobed, mid-green leaves. This deciduous, oak-leaved hydrangea is later-flowering than other varieties. With magnificent, bronze-purple autumn foliage, it makes an eye-catching specimen plant for a partly shady border with moist, well-drained soil.Garden care:Requires minimal pruning. Where necessary remove misplaced or diseased shoots in spring.
nemasys-no-ants-ant-control
nemasys-no-ants-ant-control £9.99
If ordered on its own Nemasys is posted 1st class therefore we only charge £1 for postage and packagingNemasys No Ants – environmentally friendly and safe for children, pets, wildlife and beesWhat damage do ants do and how do I recognise it?:Black, red and yellow ants are found in the garden and, towards the end of July, swarms of flying ants take to the air looking for a mate and a place to lay their eggs. Black Ants are most commonly seen, in the house attracted by sweet food and milking greenfly and blackfly for the sweet honeydew. They can protect these from predators and if necessary move them to new feeding grounds. Black Ants can nest anywhere including under pavements and along the sides of lawns with nests of usually 4000 to 7000 ants.The Yellow Meadow Ant builds its nest in the lawn making unsightly mounds which are difficult to get the lawn mower over. They benefit from a neatly tended lawn as the short grass means that the nest underneath gets sufficient sun to stay warm. They forage under the ground so tend not to be seen until the nest is disturbed or they take to the air for the annual mating flight.Red Ants are aggressive and can deliver a painful sting if disturbed. The irritant in the sting is formic acid. They live in smaller colonies than the other species, about 300 individuals. Use Nemasys No Ants to deal with an ant infestation, , without any of the precautions associated with chemical use. Apply when ant activity is visible on top of the lawn, this is typically April through to September. Apply to moist lawns when the soil temperature is above 10C (50F) and water them in well. Make sure the lawn does not dry out for at least two weeks after applying nematodes. The ants do not tolerate the nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) near their nests and move their nests away from these areas.Nemasys No Ants is available in a pack to treat upto 16 nests.
foxtail lily
foxtail lily £9.99
Position:full sunSoil: fertile, sandy, well-drained soil, including alkaline soilRate of growth: fastFlowering period: June and JulyHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)A recently introduced Ruiter hybrid, with spectacular tapering plumes that are clothed with brilliant white flowers, that open gradually from the bottom upwards. Enjoy them in the garden, or cut them and add to arrangements inside the house where they will often last for many weeks.Foxtail lilies need to be planted in fertile but well-drained soil with the crown not far below soil level. They start to grow in late winter and spring, gathering their strength before they produce their towering flower spikes in summer. Each flower spike has hundres of flowers which open from the bottom upwards, creating a stunning effect. They thrive in the sunniest spot in the garden, especially if the base of the plant isn’t shaded as this can decrease the number of flowering spikes produced.Garden care: In September every three to five years carefully lift and divide congested clumps. Replant the strongest crown on a layer of sharp grit, spreading out the roots and covering them with a thin (5cm/2in) layer of soil. In frost-prone areas cover with a dry mulch of fern leaves.
nemasys-nemaslug-slug-killer
nemasys-nemaslug-slug-killer £9.49
If ordered on its own Nemasys is posted 1st class therefore we only charge £1 for postage and packagingThese nematodes (microscopic creatures) aggressively search out and attack slugs. They enter the slugs body through a hole behind their heads. Once inside they release a bacteria which stops the slug eating. The nematodes then start to reproduce inside and within 7-10 days the slug is dead. The nematodes continue to reproduce as the body breaks down. This new population enters the soil and searches out new slugs to attack. This is a natural, non-toxic product that is safe for both users and wildlife. The nematodes stay active for 6 weeks so a single dose protects plants when they are emerging in the spring and are most vulnerable.Nematodes can only be used in late spring and summer when the soil has warmed up (to above 5°C). However they can be used all year round in glasshouses and conservatories On heavy, waterlogged clay soil, the nematodes can find it difficult to move, so Nemaslug can be less effective in these conditions. It is best to refrigerate this product when it arrives and use it as soon as possible. 12 million Pack Treats 40 Sq Metres30 million Pack Treats 100 Sq Metres
nemasys-vine-weevil-killer
nemasys-vine-weevil-killer £8.99
If ordered on its own Nemasys is posted 1st class therefore we only charge £1 for postage and packagingNemasys Vine Weevil Killer effectively controls vine weevils with no risks to children, pets and wildlife. It controls vine weevil at the larvae stage when they are living in the soil and are at their most destructive. Nemasys contains millions of nematodes, the natural enemies of vine weevil. Once applied by watering can they actively seek out and kill vine weevil larvae. Unlike other chemicals, this is effective against all larval stages. Apply between March and November, when vine weevil larvae are present andwhen the soil temperature is above 5°C in the daytime.N.B. Generally from late June vine weevil outside will be growing out of the larval stages so are not susceptible to nematode attack. They will be at the larval stage again in late August and September. However if you need to control vine weevil in a greenhouse or a conservatory, Nemasys can be used at any time of year providing the soil temperature is above 5°C.1 x 6 million pack treats 160 x 30cm pots or 12sqm. (14sq yards)1 x 50 million pack treats 1,200 x 30cm pots or 100sqm.It is best to refrigerate the product when you receive it and use as soon as possible.Vine weevil larvae are killed within two to three weeks.How to useTake half of the pack contents and add to a 8 litre (2 gallon) watering can fill with clean water and mix thoroughly. Apply immediately using a coarse rose on the watering can, to half of the area to be treated. then apply an equal ammount of water to the treated area.