Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - July 13th, 2013.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Reduced items at Crocus
Asplenium scolopendrium (hart’s tongue fern / horse tongue) was £8.99 now £4.49
Position: partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy A lovely, evergreen fern that is both eye-catching and versatile. Each spring fresh new tongue-like fronds unfurl, creating upright clumps which look super dotted through a woodland floor. It is also valuable for adding vertical interest towards the front of a partially shaded border or for underplanting established trees and shrubs. Once established, it becomes more tolerant of dry soil. Garden care: Plant into soil that has been improved with organic matter and water regularly during the growing season. Do not allow the soil or compost to dry out until the plant has become established. Tatty or damaged fronds can be removed in early spring as or just before the new growth emerges.
Bulb starter with rootgrow was £6.99 now £5.99
Treats upto 50 bulbs * of bulbs such as crocus and snowdrops treats slightly less for larger bulbs such as Tulips and daffodils. Designed to specifuically help bulbs grow and flower it is based on mycorrhizal fungi with vermiculite to provide good drainage in the root zone and a seaweed meal as a source of natural auxin’s to stimulate root development the product contains humates as a source of organic acids for both the treated bulb and the soil microbes around it. This is the first and currently the only plant or soil treatment to be licensed by The Royal Horticultural Society.
Coloured festive garden votives set of 4 was £14.99 now £12.99
As nice on a table full of of food and wine as they are hanging from a low branch on the apple tree. This set of garden votives come in wave of different colours that look particularly good in an english garden setting. Dimensions: height 12cm x diameter 8.5cm
Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ (trumpet daffodil King Alfred) was £19.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: golden-yellow Other features: excellent as cut-flowers; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: hardy Bulb size: 12/14 First introduced over 100 years ago, this is still one of the most popular daffodils on the market today. It provides an iconic image of spring, with its gorgeous, golden-yellow flowers that look spectacular when allowed to naturalise and form large drifts. Plant plenty of them so you can pick some for the vase too. Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally before removing them. The 10 kg sack is sold by weight but you can expect to recieve about 100 bulbs.
mixed Narcissus for naturalising (mixed daffodil collection bulbs) was £44.99 now £39.99
This bag is sold by weight but may contain approx 350 bulbs (this is a guide only as it is dependant on the bulb size ) Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: shades of golden-yellow and pure white Other features: strap-shaped, dark green leaves; excellent as cut-flowers; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb Size: 12/14 Splendid, single and bi-coloured flowers in shades of golden-yellow and pure white in March and April. This collection of top-quality daffodils and narcissi is ideal for naturalising in a sunny, well-drained border or lawn. To guarantee a colourful display and a supply of excellent cut-flowers plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep in late summer or early autumn. Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.