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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - July 20th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New products at Crocus

Streptocarpus 'Crystal Ice' (Streptocarpus in a ceramic gift pot)

Streptocarpus ‘Crystal Ice’ (Streptocarpus in a ceramic gift pot) £19.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil or fibre-based compost if grown indoors Rate of growth: average Flowering period: usually throughout the year Hardiness: tender (will need to be over-wintered indoors, or in a shaded greenhouse) Grown for their showy flowers, which come in a wide range of colours, these tender perennials make superb houseplants. They will flower from mid-spring to mid-autumn and tend to bloom more prolifically when slightly pot-bound. Mainly originating from woodland, rocky slopes and grassland in southern Africa, they require a frost-free position with filtered sun. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the compost to get a little dry in-between, during this time they should also be fed with a high potash fertiliser. Overwinter in a shaded greenhouse, or indoors on an south or west-facing windowsill, watering less often. Repot each spring into a slightly larger, shallow pot filled with fibre based compost. They can also be used as summer bedding, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. This Streptocarpus in a lovely white ceramic pot (11cm dia) makes a ideal gift. Streptocarpus Crystal Ice: The first ever continuously flowering streptocarpus. This is a very floriferous variety with medium sized small white flowers. The lower three lobes are covered with fine deep blue veins. The leaves are narrow lance shaped and form a very attractive rosette, making Crystal Ice an exceptionally beautiful plant. The height of a mature plant will be up to 30cms in height (12″).

Craft cushion

Craft cushion £14.99
This cushion is box shaped and has plenty of padding giving it a good comfortable thickness to sit on. These cushions fit perfectly with our craft dining and folding chairs. Three of these cushions have also been designed to fit with both our craft refectory bench and craft refectory backless bench to help complete any set. Dimensions: Length: 41cm (front to back of chair) Width: 35.5cm (side to side of chair) Depth: 5cm

Lonicera fragrantissima (winter honeysuckle)

Lonicera fragrantissima (winter honeysuckle) £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March Flower colour: creamy-white Hardiness: fully hardy This wonderful, winter-flowering shrub produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers in mild spells between December and March on almost leafless branches. These are sometimes followed by dull-red berries, which may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. The leaves, when they appear are a rich shade of green – usually flushed with a plush purple. This is a splendid, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, that will flower more profusely when trained against a sunny wall. Try to plant it close to an entrance or pathway so you can catch its lingering aroma each time you pass. Garden care: Cut back established plants after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

Quick and easy obelisk

Quick and easy obelisk £6.99
This quick and easy obelisk is easy to assemble and is also easy to adjust according to the planting requirements as it comes complete with moving support brackets which will adjust the diameter of the base to the required size. Ideal for runner beans and other climbers. Made from durable plastic covered steel. Dimensions: 1.5m tall.

Fuchsia 'Whiteknights Pearl' (fuchsia Whiteknights Pearl)

Fuchsia ‘Whiteknights Pearl’ (fuchsia Whiteknights Pearl) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) This hardy fuchsia boasts dark green leafy stems hung with slender pale pink flowers. ‘Whiteknights Pearl’ blooms non-stop from early summer to autumn, growing in stature with the passing years. A lovely addition to borders and patio containers. Garden care: To encourage growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring.

Fuchsia 'Army Nurse' (fuchsia Army Nurse)

Fuchsia ‘Army Nurse’ (fuchsia Army Nurse) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) Royal violet-purple semi-double blooms are carried on the compact stems of this hardy bush variety. ‘Army Nurse’ makes a colourful display in containers and borders that will continue all summer long. Garden care: To encourage growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring.