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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - July 14th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New items today at Crocus

no-mess-bird-seed-mix
no-mess-bird-seed-mix £21.99
Attract a range of birds to your garden with this high energy seed mix. This bird seed is husk free so there will be no left over waste and any uneaten seeds will not self seed and grow.Crocus TipSuitable for seed feeders, table and ground feeding.General Feeding Tips Ensure food is available at peak feeding times such as dawn and dusk Remember to have a fresh supply of drinking water available for your garden birds Site feeders away from predators such as cats Keep feeding sites hygienic as possible by clearing away uneaten food/droppings Store all food in a cool dry placeEndorsed by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) and meets all the BSA (Bird Care Standards Association) standards

rose Special Anniversary (hybrid tea)
rose Special Anniversary (hybrid tea) £12.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rich rose pinkOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyThe perfect gift to mark a happy celebration, this hybrid tea rose has heavily scented, rich pink flowers throughout summer above the lustrous, dark green foliage. Its compact form makes it perfect for a large pot, or plant it out in the garden, where it will look sensational beside other pinks and purples.Garden care: Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Climbing Iceberg (climbing floribunda)
rose Climbing Iceberg (climbing floribunda) £12.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: creamy or pure whiteHardiness: fully hardySprays of double, slightly fragrant, creamy or pure white flowers from June to September and masses of mid-green leaves. This repeat-flowering, climbing rose looks gorgeous silhouetted against a sunny house or garden wall. One of the most reliable climbers, as long as the faded blooms are regularly removed it will continue flowering into autumn.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
traditional-sussex-style-trug
traditional-sussex-style-trug £12.99
The Sussex Trug has changed little since they were first made over 150 years ago. This handcrafted trugs are both light and hard wearing and have many uses around the home and garden. It has a polythene lining, (so will not stain with fruit such as raspberries) A trug is an excellent gift for gardeners.Dimensions: width 26cm x 34cm length height of trug body 12.5cm, total height including handle 28.5cm
rose Alchemist (climbing)
rose Alchemist (climbing) £11.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: JuneFlower colour: yellow flushed with orangeOther features: strong fragranceHardiness: fully hardyThis vigorous climbing rose is perfect for covering a sunny house or garden wall. Best on fertile, moist, well-drained soil, it produces old-style rosettes of fully double, golden yellow flowers that are flushed with orange. Unfortunately it rarely repeats, but the flower scent is heady and intoxicating. It is also reported to have a good resistance to black spot and mildew.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Bonica (shrub)
rose Bonica (shrub) £11.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: rose-pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyDainty sprays of small, fully double, slightly fragrant, rose-pink flowers from July to September and glossy, rich-green leaves. This repeat-flowering, modern shrub rose is an excellent specimen plant for a mixed or shrub border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Vigorous and hardy, it will happily grow in sun or partial shade.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Etoile de Hollande (climbing hybrid tea)
rose Etoile de Hollande (climbing hybrid tea) £11.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June to July and September Flower colour: deep crimsonOther features: excellent as cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyLarge, fragrant, double, deep crimson blooms from July to September and masses of glossy, dark green leaves. This vigorous, repeat-flowering climbing rose is perfect for a sunny border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. One of the best climbing roses for covering a house wall, the large, fragrant blooms make excellent cut-flowers.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Alberic Barbier (rambler)
rose Alberic Barbier (rambler) £11.99
Position: full sun or light dappled shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardySmall, elegant sprays of fully double, slightly scented, creamy-white flowers in June and July and glossy, dark-green leaves. The foliage of this vigorous, rambling rose is virtually evergreen, making it ideal for covering unsightly buildings or walls. It will happily grow in sun or partial shade, often producing a second flush of fragrant blooms.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
rose Remember Me (hybrid tea)
rose Remember Me (hybrid tea) £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: coppery-orangeOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyFiery, fully double, coppery-orange flowers from July to September and masses of glossy, dark green leaves. This award-winning, bush rose is perfect for a sunny border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Vigorous and disease resistant, the handsome, high-centred, slightly fragrant blooms make excellent cut-flowers.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out ‘bare root’ plants unpotted, but we don’t as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.