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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - August 2nd, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on lines today at Crocus

Anemone coronaria De Caen Group Mixed (anemone bulbs)

Anemone coronaria De Caen Group Mixed (anemone bulbs) was £4.99 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: light, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: red, blue-violet and white Other features: useful as cut flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 5/6 Shallow bowl-shaped flowers in shades of red, blue-violet and white appear from March to April above the deeply divided, fresh green leaves. These pretty poppy-flowered anemones make charming cut flowers. They are ideal for a sheltered, sunny site. Garden care: Plant pre-soaked tubers 5-8cm (2-3in) deep and 15cm apart in September or October in light, sandy soil in a sunny, protected site. Cover with a cloche or dry mulch to protect against extreme winter weather.

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

Clematis ‘Willy’ (alpine clematis (group 1)) was £4.99 now £2.99
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 montana var. rubens (clematis (group 1))

Clematis montana var. rubens (clematis (group 1)) was £4.99 now £2.99
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: pale mauve-pink Hardiness: fully hardy Beautiful pink flowers smother the plant in late spring and early summer, complimenting the purple-flushed, mid-green leaves. This fast-growing montana clematis is ideal for covering a wall or fence in record time. Remember to support the plant well as it grows, as the foliage can get very dense. 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 'Warszawska Nike' (clematis (group 3))

Clematis ‘Warszawska Nike’ (clematis (group 3)) was £4.99 now £2.99
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.

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

Clematis ‘Perle d’Azur’ (clematis (group 3)) was £6.49 now £3.24
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 'Miss Bateman' (clematis (group 2))

Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ (clematis (group 2)) was £6.49 now £3.24
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 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 'Kakio' (Clematis (Group 2) (syn. Pink Champagne))

Clematis ‘Kakio’ (Clematis (Group 2) (syn. Pink Champagne)) was £6.49 now £3.24
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: May to June and September Flower colour: pink Other features: mid-green leaves Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Large, purplish-pink, early summer flowers, each with a contrasting yellow eye, appear in profusion from late spring. Often there will be a second flush in early autumn. This beautiful clematis is ideal for growing in a large, well-drained container in full sun or partial shade, supported by a small trellis or a wigwam of garden canes. After three years, container-grown specimens should be planted out in the ground. 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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring

Clematis Diamantina ('Evipo039') (PBR) (clematis (group 2))

Clematis Diamantina (‘Evipo039’) (PBR) (clematis (group 2)) was £7.49 now £3.74
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: lilac-purple Hardiness: fully hardy First launched at the Chelsea Flower Show 2010, this showy Clematis will put on an exceptional display of pompom-like flowers for several months from midsummer. Each flower will grow up to 15cm across, and can last for up to 1 month, so the overall display is pretty impressive. 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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring

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

Clematis Josephine (‘Evijohill’) (PBR) (clematis (group 2)) was £7.49 now £3.74
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.