New products at Crocus
by Sarah - May 30th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New items today at Crocus

spanish-oak-refectory-table-and-two-benches £799.99
Table Measurements:Length: 165cmWidth: 90cmHeight: 73cmBench Measurements:Length: 135cmWidth: 36.5cm

eau-de-nil-lutyens-bench £159.99
Measurements:Total Height: 97cmLength from Arm rest to arm rest: 147.5cmLength of the seat: 127cmWidth of seat: 53cmDistance from floor to seat: 39cm

white-heart-bench £149.99
Measurements:Length: 121cmWidth: 49.5cmHeight: 95.5cmDistance from floor to seat: 45cm

eau-de-nil-potting-bench-with-storage £139.99
Measurements:Distance from floor to draw: 90cmWidth: 65cmDistance from draw to to 1st shelf: 30 cmDistance from middle shelf to top shelf: 35cmTotal Height: 160cm

directors-chair-with-seagras-stripe £39.99
Measurements:Width: 47cmHeight: 87cmDistance from floor to seat: 45cm

common Lilac £14.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlowers: purple red and white flowersOther features: heart shaped, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyThe single, rich purple-red flowers of this rare lilac have a distict white edge to each petal creating a beautiful bi-colour effect. They are highly fragrant and appear in great trusses in late spring when they will fill the air with their sweet scent. Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens, these much-loved shrubs can also be trained to form small trees.Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

common Lilac £14.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlowers: dark purpleOther features: heart shaped, dark green leavesHardiness: fully hardyDense clusters of fragrant, double, dark purple red flowers in May and June and heart shaped, dark green leaves. This dramatic, dark purple lilac makes an excellent backdrop for a sunny mixed or shrub border. The plant copes well with alkaline soils, an important factor when planting ground recently cleared of builders’ rubble.Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

Fox and cubs £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, poor to moderately fertileRate of growth: fastFlowering period: summerHardiness: fully hardy A stoloniferous perennial which forms basal rosettes of slightly hairy, bluish green leaves. In summer dense clusters of distinctive orange flowers are borne on hairy stems that sway in the breeze. It is ideally suited to grassy meadows or wild flower gardens, but will be equally happy on dry walls and banks and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.