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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - September 30th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New lines at Crocus

Large Autumn Bouquet
Large Autumn Bouquet £44.99
Brights colours guarenteed to add a cheer to the darker days of autumn and winter. Luxury cerise roses combined with agapanthus and mixed foliages make a beautful gift for someone specialBouquet Contents8 stems of ‘Amalia’ roses 3 stems of blue Agapanthus 3 stems of cerise Celosia ‘Cristata’5 stems of Alchemialla mollis / bell foliage 3 stems of Eucalylptus ‘Poplulas’

Monthly Bouquet white/cream gold
Monthly Bouquet white/cream gold £34.99
Warm shades of burnished orange, berries and large red roses make up this seasonal Bouquet of the month.Bouquet Contents5 stems of Chrysanthemum ‘Tom Pearce’ 7 stems of roses ‘Red One’ 5 stems of oak foliage 3 stems of Hypericum ‘Excellent Flair’
apple
apple £29.99
Masses of pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by juicy, orange-red dessert apples harvested in September, also valuable for baking. This medium sized apple tree is excellent for gardens in colder areas. For best results plant with a variety from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. ‘Discovery’).Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageUltimate size (M26): 3.6×3.6m (12x12ft)Flowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: juicy, orange-red, dessert apples (September)Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells. Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant seasonGoes well with: Ficus carica, Malus domestica ‘Discovery’, Myrtus communis, Clematis viticella ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’, Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’, Aloysia triphylla
Chrysanths and Heather Bouquet
Chrysanths and Heather Bouquet £24.99
A long lasting bouquet of Chrysanthemeum and mixed fillers offering great value.Bouquet Contents3 stems of Chysanthemum white2 stems of Chrysanthem ‘Avoriz’ 4 stems of fynbos
Flowers by Post Carnation Bouquet
Flowers by Post Carnation Bouquet £19.49
Long lasting great value carnation bouquet.Bouquet Contents10 stems of large white carnations 10 stems of white spray carnations 10 stems of white / lilac statice Please note this postal bouquet is delivered by post. meaning you get more flowers for your money. We can not 100% gaurantee the delivery day, select the delivery day you prefer and we will post out 1st class the day prior to your selected day.
nyjer-seed
nyjer-seed £10.99
Increasingly being used in the UK following widespread use in North America. This black oil-rich tonic seed is readily taken by a range of species. Nyjer is particularly favoured by the stunning Goldfinches, being similar to the seeds of thistles and teasels on which they naturally feed. Rich in oils, nyjer is popular with species such as Goldfinches and Siskins.Crocus tipSuitable for Nyjer 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 hygenic 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
raspberry - early summer fruiting
raspberry – early summer fruiting £9.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingOther features: large, tasty fruit (early July to late July)Hardiness: fully hardyA, early fruiting variety which has many advantages over ‘Glen Clova’ – no spines, larger berries and good aphid resistance. It also has quite a heavy yield but the picking season is shorter. The raspberries have a downy skin, are flavoursome and ready for picking from early July. In warm summers, there may even be a bonus of a small crop in autumn.Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Remove all weeds and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure in to the area. Plant canes 8cm (3in) deep, at 45cm (18in) intervals, carefully spreading out the roots and backfilling with soil. Subsequent rows should be 1.8m apart. These plants produce their fruit on one year old canes, so the new canes need to be separated from the old ones. After their first year in the ground and immediately after cropping, cut the fruiting canes down to ground level and tie in the new ones that have grown that year. Mulch well with well rotted manure each spring.
raspberry
raspberry £9.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingOther features: large, delicious raspberries from mid summer until the first frosts; the canes require little supportHardiness: fully hardyBred in New Zealand and recently introduced to the European market, ‘Tadmoor’ is one of the last raspberries to crop each year, so it is an excellent choice if you want to prolong the season. A mature plant will produce a high yield of bright red berries that have an excellent flavour on virtually spine-free canes.Garden care: Prepare the planting area well, removing all perennial weeds and adding plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure. Plant canes 8cm (3in) deep, at 45cm (18in) intervals, carefully spreading out the roots and backfilling with soil. Subsequent rows should be 1.8m apart. After these autumn fruiting raspberries have been growing for one year, all the canes should be cut back to just above ground level each February. As the new canes emerge in spring they can be tied onto their support.
blackcurrant
blackcurrant £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained soilRate of growth: averageOther features: delicious sweet berriesHardiness: fully hardyThis blackcurrant can produce a bumper crop of up to 9kg (20lbs) on mature bushes. The huge fruits are more than double the size of your regular blackcurrant and as the sugar/acid balance is just right, they have an outstandingly delicious taste. They have soft, shiny skins and are Particularly high in anthocyanins, which is a natural antioxidant.Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Remove all weeds and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure in to the area. Space at 1.5m intervals and once planted, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure every spring, as well as a nitrogen and potassium fertiliser. Make sure the plant is watered in dry weather and net the bushes to protect the fruit from birds. In the first year, prune back to one bud above soil level in winter. After that only prune out weak branches.