Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - August 9th, 2013.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus reduced the price on these products today
Potentilla fruticosa Lovely Pink (‘Pink Beauty’) (PBR) (shrubby cinquefoil) was £9.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to October Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of pretty pink flowers smother this deciduous, shrubby cinquefoil from late spring to mid-autumn. The small dark green leaves form dense mounds, which makes it useful for informal hedging, or for adding structure to a mixed or herbaceous border. This is a fabulous, long flowering shrub, which will thrive in a hot, sunny position. Garden care: Trim lightly after flowering, cutting the older stems to the base and removing weak, spindly growth. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
Penstemon ‘Pensham Czar’ (beard tongue) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Flower colour: purple with a white throat Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Elegant, trumpert-shaped flowers with a white throat and a broad, purple rim, appear on the upright spikes from midsummer and last well into the autumn. Hardier than many of the other Penstemons, this semi-evergreen perennial has been bred to withstand heavy rains and strong winds. A cottage garden classic that will provide colour and structure for many months. Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a dry mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage in autumn. Leave the old foliage to protect the new shoots from frost and then cut it back by a third in spring.
Penstemon ‘Pensham Laura’ (beard tongue) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Flower colour: white with a pink edge Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Each white trumpet-shaped flower flares out at the base, where it’s lobed edges are coloured a vibrant lipstick pink. This creates a distictive, two-tone effect. The flowers form in loose clusters on upright stems, which open from the base upwards over a long period from midsummer. A prolific flowerer, it is hardier than many other penstemons and is even said to be resistant to slug damage. The pretty colouring of the flowers means it blends easily with many other shades, but it looks particularly good with deeper pinks, lilac and purple. Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a dry mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage in autumn. Leave the old foliage to protect the new shoots from frost and then cut it back by a third in spring.
Dianthus knappii (yellow-flowering pink) was £12.99 now £6.49
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy (but short-lived) A unique dianthus, that produces clusters of yellow flowers at the tips of somewhat gangly stems in summer. The slender foliage is attractive too, and forms a loose, low clump frome which the upright, leafy stems rise. An interesting, but short-lived perennial, it is useful for gravel gardens, pots asnd the front of sunny borders. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Buddleja Buzz Magenta ‘Tobudpipur’ (PBR) (Buzz Series) (butterfly bush) was £7.99 now £6.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: July to September Other features: the flowers will attract butterflies Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of magenta-pink flowers form big, vibrant spires that not only add lashings of colour to the border, but also attract bees and butterflies to the garden. Part of the new ‘Buzz’ series, it is a compact buddleja, that will flower for months, and is tolerant of most settings, provided it gets plenty of sun. Garden care: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year’s growth to three or four buds.