New products at Crocus
by Sarah - April 7th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products at Crocus
clematis (group 3) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: mauve and pinkHardiness: fully hardyPretty, nodding, crinkled flowers appear for a long period from mid summer. They are perfect for using in conjunction with summer flowering roses, as these will just be starting to burst into bloom when the roses have begun to fade. The bell shaped flowers are creamy-mauve with a darker streak on the outside, and a pale creamy-pink on the inside, which becomes darker towards the edges.Garden care: Cut back the stems to healthy buds at the base of the plant each winter and apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.
clematis (group 2) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to JuneFlower colour: deep lavender blueHardiness: fully hardyLarge, deep lavender blue flowers are produced from late spring to early summer, with a second flush in late summer. The variety is ideal for growing up obelisks, walls, fences and pergolas, and even makes a striking display in a pot on the patio. It will happily grow in most spots in the garden but does prefer a sunny wall to climb up.Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
clematis (group 3) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to SeptemberFlower colour: yellowOther features: silky seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyNodding, yellow flowers with deep purple anthers, look like open lanterns when they appear over a long period from mid summer to autumn. They are then followed by attractive, silky seedheads which will last well into winter. A hardy and disease resistant Clematis, which will be happy in a large container.Garden care: Cut back the stems to the base of the plant each winter and apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown