New products at Crocus
by Sarah - March 2nd, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products today at Crocus
Bougainvillea Temple Fire £24.99
save £10.00 was £34.99Position: in summer move it outside where it gets lots of sun, then move it to a bright, heated conservatory in winterSoil: loam-based potting compostRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: firey-orangeHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)Brightly coloured, orange-red flower bracts create a riot of colour that will usually last for several weeks, before they fade to pink and then fall from the plant. Often these appear in waves throughout the year, so it is possible to have an extended period of interest. This is a compact form, that is well suited to pots and containers, making it ideal for conservatories or a sunny patio. It must however be moved to a frost-free spot, such as a conservatory or temperate greenhouse in autumn to protect it during winter. The bronze-tipped foliage contrasts well with the flowers and will remain evergreen as long as the temperatures don’t drop below 2C.This plant is a bush and comes in a 3 litre pot and will be aproximately 25cm tall.Garden care: Bougainvilleas are long-lived, and can last for over 50 years if given the correct care. They much prefer a heated conservatory and tend to go dormant at around 10°C, at which point they will lose all their leaves and flowers. Temperatures below this can be fatal. Once dormant, keep them on the dry side until they come back into growth. When they are growing well, feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser and lightly prune to keep the plant bushy. Water moderately during the growing season, and re-pot or top-dress in spring.
Bougainvillea Temple Fire – Saturday £24.99
save £10.00 was £34.99Position: in summer move it outside where it gets lots of sun, then move it to a bright, heated conservatory in winterSoil: loam-based potting compostRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: firey-orangeHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)Brightly coloured, orange-red flower bracts create a riot of colour that will usually last for several weeks, before they fade to pink and then fall from the plant. Often these appear in waves throughout the year, so it is possible to have an extended period of interest. This is a compact form, that is well suited to pots and containers, making it ideal for conservatories or a sunny patio. It must however be moved to a frost-free spot, such as a conservatory or temperate greenhouse in autumn to protect it during winter. The bronze-tipped foliage contrasts well with the flowers and will remain evergreen as long as the temperatures don’t drop below 2C.This plant is a bush and comes in a 3 litre pot and will be aproximately 25cm tall.Garden care: Bougainvilleas are long-lived, and can last for over 50 years if given the correct care. They much prefer a heated conservatory and tend to go dormant at around 10°C, at which point they will lose all their leaves and flowers. Temperatures below this can be fatal. Once dormant, keep them on the dry side until they come back into growth. When they are growing well, feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser and lightly prune to keep the plant bushy. Water moderately during the growing season, and re-pot or top-dress in spring.
Bougainvillea Sanderiana £24.99
save £10.00 was £34.99Position: in summer move it outside where it gets lots of sun, then move it to a bright, heated conservatory in winterSoil: loam-based potting compostRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: magenta-pinkHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)Magnificent clouds of magenta-pink floral bracts from July to September are the highlight of this strong-growing, evergreen climber. Great for growing inside a conservatory or in a tub on a sunny patio. While it can be moved outside during the summer months, it must be moved to a frost-free spot, such as a conservatory or temperate greenhouse in autumn.This plant is mini standard (it has a short, straight stem topped with a compact ball of foliage) and comes in a 3 litre pot. It will be aproximately 50cm tall.Garden care: Bougainvilleas are long-lived, and can last for over 50 years if given the correct care. They much prefer a heated conservatory and tend to go dormant at around 10°C, at which point they will lose all their leaves and flowers. Temperatures below this can be fatal. Once dormant, keep them on the dry side until they come back into growth. When they are growing well, feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser and lightly prune to keep the plant bushy. Water moderately during the growing season, and re-pot or top-dress in spring.
Calamondin – Saturday £24.99
Save £25.00 was £49.99Position: full sun, with a little shade during the hottest part of the day outside in summer, or a bright spot in an unheated conservatory in winterSoil: 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: deliciously scented flowersHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)A lovely, vigorous plant with bright green leaves and scented waxy, white flowers from spring to summer. The blooms are followed by small, spherical fruit with thin, bright orange peel, and sour flesh with few seeds. Unlike most citrus, the Calamondin is quite hardy and very resistant to cold but will still need winter protection, so is best grown in a pot, and moved to a frost-free place in winter.In Vietnam the calamondin is a symbol of prosperity, and it is often given as a gift of good wishes on important, festive occassions.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.
Bougainvillea Sanderiana – Saturday £24.99
save £10.00 was £34.99Position: in summer move it outside where it gets lots of sun, then move it to a bright, heated conservatory in winterSoil: loam-based potting compostRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: magenta-pinkHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)Magnificent clouds of magenta-pink floral bracts from July to September are the highlight of this strong-growing, evergreen climber. Great for growing inside a conservatory or in a tub on a sunny patio. While it can be moved outside during the summer months, it must be moved to a frost-free spot, such as a conservatory or temperate greenhouse in autumn.This plant is mini standard (it has a short, straight stem topped with a compact ball of foliage) and comes in a 3 litre pot. It will be aproximately 50cm tall.Garden care: Bougainvilleas are long-lived, and can last for over 50 years if given the correct care. They much prefer a heated conservatory and tend to go dormant at around 10°C, at which point they will lose all their leaves and flowers. Temperatures below this can be fatal. Once dormant, keep them on the dry side until they come back into growth. When they are growing well, feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser and lightly prune to keep the plant bushy. Water moderately during the growing season, and re-pot or top-dress in spring.
Calamondin £24.99
Save £25.00 was £49.99Position: full sun, with a little shade during the hottest part of the day outside in summer, or a bright spot in an unheated conservatory in winterSoil: 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: deliciously scented flowersHardiness: tender (needs winter protection)A lovely, vigorous plant with bright green leaves and scented waxy, white flowers from spring to summer. The blooms are followed by small, spherical fruit with thin, bright orange peel, and sour flesh with few seeds. Unlike most citrus, the Calamondin is quite hardy and very resistant to cold but will still need winter protection, so is best grown in a pot, and moved to a frost-free place in winter.In Vietnam the calamondin is a symbol of prosperity, and it is often given as a gift of good wishes on important, festive occassions.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.