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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - July 31st, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New lines at Crocus

black bamboo
black bamboo £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast growingHardiness: fully hardyOne of the most elegant bamboos, with polished, damson-black mature canes and dark green leaves. The slender, arching canes, which are dark green for the first two or three years, look perfect in a contemporary, minimalist garden particularly if the low-growing foliage is stripped. Although this is not one of the more vigorous and invasive bamboos, it is advisable to restrict the roots using a rigid, non-perishable barrier to prevent the plant from colonising adjacent plantings. Garden care: Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant’s spread. Water regularly until established. Bamboos do not like competition, so are best planted en masse in a designated area of the garden.

phyllostachys bamboo
phyllostachys bamboo £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast growingLeaves: mid-greenCanes: rich yellowHardiness: fully hardyA spectacular large bamboo with rich yellow canes and mid-green leaves. The canes have unusual green markings giving the appearance that they have been randomly painted by a mischievous child. To guarantee success grow in a site protected from high winds, where the colourful canes can be seen throughout the year. Garden care: Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant’s spread.
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.
rose filipes Kiftsgate (rambler)
rose filipes Kiftsgate (rambler) £12.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: creamy-whiteOther features: scented flowersHardiness: fully hardyLarge sprays of single, scented, creamy-white flowers from July to August, followed by bright, red hips, and glossy, light green leaves. This extremely vigorous climbing rose is perfect for covering an unsightly building or growing through a strong tree. Tall and spreading, it requires fertile, moist, well-drained soil and adequate space to grow.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.
coneflower
coneflower £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: most soils, except very dry or boggyRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyRich, golden petals with hints of orange surround the rusty coloured centre of these large, rose scented blooms. Attractive to bees and butterflies, ideal for cutting, long flowering and trouble free – coneflowers are well worth including in the borders. The look particularly at home in cottage of prairie style planting schemes.Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. Dead-heading will encourage more flowers to form, but if left uncut they will set seed, which will help keep the birds fed into the winter. They will benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
soft shield fern
soft shield fern £6.49
Finely divided soft moss-like fronds
thyme
thyme £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: clear pinkOther features: highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insectsHardiness: fully hardyThis mat-forming thyme produces a mass of clear pink flowers in summer. It’s an ideal ground cover plant for a sunny border or rock garden. Useful for attracting bees and other beneficial pollinating insects into the garden, the aromatic grey-green leaves release a lovely scent whenever they are trodden on.Garden care: After flowering cut back hard using garden shears to retain a neat compact shape. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.