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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - May 2nd, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced products at Crocus

foxglove
foxglove was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: partial shadeSoil: humus-rich soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: June to JulyHardiness: fully hardThis elegant foxglove produces stately spires of of white, tubular flowers in June and July held above rosettes of large, hairy, dark green leaves. This pretty white foxglove is perfect for lighting up a shady border or for dotting through a mixed border among evergreen shrubs. Although it is a short-lived plant, given favourable conditions it will self-seed freely.All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested and contact with the foliage may irritate skin.Garden care:Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering, cut backthe flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to theground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch ofwell-rotted organic matter around the plant in early springThese plants are mainly biennial, although if happy they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely

foxglove
foxglove was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun to partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: carmine-pinkHardiness: fully hardyTowering spikes of large, dusky, carmine-pink tubular flowers appear in May and June above conspicuously veined, dark green leaves. This foxglove is a real showstopper and looks wonderful planted in bold drifts towards the back of the border in partial shade. Although it will grow in the sun, the soil needs to remain reliably moist over summer. All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested and contact with the foliage may irritate skin.Garden care: Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring.These plants are mainly biennial, although they will often produce plenty of new side shoots and self-seed freely if happy in their location.
foxglove
foxglove was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to JulyHardiness: fully hardyStately spires of tubular apricot flowers appear in June and July held above rosettes of large hairy, dark green leaves. This unusual, apricot-coloured foxglove looks marvellous dotted through the back of a cottage-style scheme or for adding height and drama to a shady border. Flourishing in sun or shade, it makes an excellent companion for plants with purple or plum foliage or flowers.All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested and contact with the foliage may irritate skin.Garden care: Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Cut down to the ground after flowering. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring.These plants are mainly biennial, although if happy they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed freely
orchid foxglove
orchid foxglove was £8.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to JulyHardiness: fully hardy A new and exciting foxglove, which produces a robust rosette of foliage from which an upright flowerspike emerges in summer. It grows to 1.2m tall and is clothed with curious, wavy-lipped flowers, which look more like orchids than foxgloves. A hybrid of Digitalis ‘Saltwood Summer’. this is a stunning plant that is bound to become a talking point in your garden. These plants are mainly biennial, although they will produce plenty of new sideshoots and self-seed relatively freely.All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested and contact with the foliage may irritate skin.Garden care: Ensure that the soil is kept moist in summer. After flowering cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the plant in early spring.