Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - June 13th, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus reduced the price on these products today
Siberian iris was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: deep purpleOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyDeepest purple flowers that have a velvety finish, sit on tall, upright flowerspikes from late spring to early summer. The combination of the slender green foliage and lavishly coloured flowers is a good one, and the result is an incredibly elegant plant that looks superb when planted in bold drifts throughout the border. Mix it with softer purples and rich plums to great effect.Garden care: Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low-nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to minimise the incidence of wind rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring.
Siberian iris was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: ivory whiteOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyFlowering a little later than the tall bearded iris, this Siberian iris will extend the flowering season just a little when planted alongside their earlier-flowering cousins. This gorgeous cultivar has broad, flaring falls and short, slightly ruffled standards that form on branching upright stems above the strap-shaped foliage. Once established it will become quite tolerant of drought. Garden care: Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring.
chinese rhubarb was £9.99 now £7.99
Tall spires of white, pink or crimson flowers in early summer held proudly above coarsely toothed, reddish-green leaves becoming dark green with age. This form of Chinese rhubarb has larger leaves than other varieties, often purple-tinted. Requiring considerably less space than gunnera, it’s an excellent architectural plant for the moist margins of a medium-sized domestic pond.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: deep, moist, humus-rich soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June Flower colour: white, pink or crimsonOther features: the leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring