Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - July 2nd, 2010.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Reduced price on items today at Crocus
flax lily was £8.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: humus-rich, well drained, neutral to acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to JulyHardiness: frost tender (will need protection in winter)An exotic looking evergreen perennial that forms erect clumps of grass-like foliage. In early summer, urpight stems carry open clusters of star-shaped (usually blue) flowers, which are followed by fleshy berries. An architectural gem that is prefect for adding vertical interest to the front of a sheltered border, or for making a smart statement in a patio pot.Garden care: Avoid excessive winter wet and protect it from hard frosts. In all but very sheltered gardens, this is best grown in a pot, so it can be moved to an unheated greenhouse during winter.
tuberous thistle was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sunSoil: moist, well-drainedRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyA gorgeous native thistle, which had colonised grassland in the UK, but was thought to have become extinct in the mid 1970’s. It was reintroduced around 20 years ago, but it is still quite rare, and is seldom listed on plant lists by any of the commercials suppliers. We think it is great, and I suspect it is about to become increasingly popular. It is an easy to grow plant, that once establsihed is quite tolerant of neglect, and butterflies and bees will flock to the jaunty purple flowerheads.Garden care: Divide congested plants from autumn to spring and cut back to the ground in autumn to prevent self-seeding.