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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - June 9th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

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Empoli terracotta lily pot

Empoli terracotta lily pot £24.99
It may have been the Victorians who started growing lilies in tall thin pots. Their unique shape meant that the bulbs could be planted deeply and grown on until they were ready to bloom, at which point they could easily be moved about to a prominent spot. Today, they come in different sizes and can be filled with whatever takes your fancy. Dimensions: Medium 41cm high x 31cm diameter Large 53cm high x 42cm diameter Terracotta Pot Size Guide We thin k these classic, unfussy designs work best in an English garden. Although the in spiration came from Tuscany, the pots have been made in Turkey. They are hand th rown (sometimes from 2 pieces of clay for the larger pots) by Argon and his son who are the 3rd and 4th generation of potters from the Izmir region on the Aege an coast. The clay from this area ages to a lovely patina, as the salts slowly l each to the surface. Each pot is fired to 1080 degrees C (to make it as frost proof as possible) and has an extra large drainage hole in the base.

Clematis Josephine ('Evijohill') (PBR) (clematis (group 2))

Clematis Josephine (‘Evijohill’) (PBR) (clematis (group 2)) £7.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: pink with white stripes Hardiness: fully hardy Flamboyant double flowers that have pink and white stripes and are produced from June to September. This is an exciting new variety that is best grown in full sun where the consistently double blooms are the richest in colour. Great for climbing up a wall, fence or over a pergola. Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Clematis 'Miss Bateman' (clematis (group 2))

Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ (clematis (group 2)) £6.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to June and August to September Flower colour: white Other features: N/A Hardiness: fully hardy Elegant, white, early summer flowers, initially striped green, with contrasting chocolate-red centres and mid-green leaves. This compact, large-flowered clematis is excellent for growing in a large container or through a shrub or tree. Coping well in full sun or partial shade, it produces a second flush of satiny flowers from August to September. Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Clematis 'Pink Champagne' (clematis)

Clematis ‘Pink Champagne’ (clematis) £6.49
Reliable free-flowering clematis with purplish pink flowers and contrasting gold en stamens

Clematis 'Perle d'Azur' (clematis (group 3))

Clematis ‘Perle d’Azur’ (clematis (group 3)) £6.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: sky blue Hardiness: fully hardy Delicate, sky blue summer flowers, pinkish-red at the base, with contrasting pale yellow centres. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis makes the perfect companion for a yellow climbing rose, such as ‘Golden Showers’. Although young plants have a tendency to wilt, they will outgrow this. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.

Clematis 'Willy' (alpine clematis (group 1))

Clematis ‘Willy’ (alpine clematis (group 1)) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pale pink Other features: fluffy seed-heads Hardiness: fully hardy Small, delicate, bell-shaped flowers that are pale pink darkening to towards the base, with deeper pink undersides and cream anthers. This is early-flowering clematis with flowers appearing from April to May followed by fluffy seed-heads. A great clematis for a north- or east-facing wall or trellis. Given suitable support it may be grown on its own or allowed to scramble through a strong shrub or tree. Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Clematis 'Freda' (clematis (group 1))

Clematis ‘Freda’ (clematis (group 1)) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: bright cherry-pink Hardiness: fully hardy Beautiful, bright cherry-pink flowers in May and June amid purple- flushed, mid-green leaves. This award-winning form of montana clematis is ideal for covering a wall or fence in a north-facing site. A less vigorous relation of Clematis montana ‘Pink Perfection’, it’s perfect for small gardens. Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Extra large potato planting bag

Extra large potato planting bag £4.99
Buy our Extra large potato planting bag for only £4.99 or for only £1 extra get two. These are the largest potato sacks we sell and can be used to house up to 5 seed potatoes. They are nice and roomy allowing plenty of space for loads of spuds to develop. When it comes to harvesting, you can reach the crop through the access flap near the bottom of the bag so you only need to take the ones you want. Other features include extra strong handles so you can move it about, reinforced corners and eyelet drainage holes. The planter will hold around 80 litres of compost and can be used to grow all sorts of vegetables – not just potatoes! Measures: 50cm high x 40cm wide x 40cm deep

Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' (clematis (group 3))

Clematis ‘Warszawska Nike’ (clematis (group 3)) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July and September Flower colour: deep purple Hardiness: fully hardy A late, large-flowered clematis that produces rich, velvety-purple flowers freely in midsummer. The flowers are often 10cm across and usually a second flush will appear in September. An easy-to-grow climber that’s great for a sunny wall and looks especially lovely when planted with a deep pink climbing rose, such as Rosa ‘Zephirine Drouhin’. Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.