Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - August 31st, 2013.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus reduced the price on these items today
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic) was £8.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May and June Hardiness: fully hardy A really unusual ornamental onion, with an umbrella of hanging, bell- shaped, creamy green flowers flushed with lilac on stiff stems in May and June. This tall, exotic-looking, bulbous perennial will add vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained border and thrives in partial shade, too. As the flowers fade, they turn upright to form curious, shuttlecock-like seedheads that extend the season of interest and add a twist to flower arrangements. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn.
New england nest box – Pink was £49.99 now £16.99
Taking its inspiration from the coastal areas of new Maine, New England, this nesting box has been designed to incorporate the traditional architecture and pastel colours of the areas. It features a traditional, FSC timber, lapped board design, FSC cedar roof shingles and hinged side access door for easy cleaning. This style is perfect for both a traditional and contemporary garden and is available in three colours, pastel blue, pastel pink and pastel yellow. This nest box should be positioned at a height of around 2m, facing between north and south east and away from feeding areas. Measurements: Height: 25cm Width: 20cm Depth: 18cm
New england nest box – Blue was £49.99 now £16.99
Taking its inspiration from the coastal areas of new Maine, New England, this nesting box has been designed to incorporate the traditional architecture and pastel colours of the areas. It features a traditional, FSC timber, lapped board design, FSC cedar roof shingles and hinged side access door for easy cleaning. This style is perfect for both a traditional and contemporary garden and is available in three colours, pastel blue, pastel pink and pastel yellow. This nest box should be positioned at a height of around 2m, facing between north and south east and away from feeding areas. Measurements: Height: 25cm Width: 20cm Depth: 18cm
New england nest box – Yellow was £49.99 now £16.99
Taking its inspiration from the coastal areas of new Maine, New England, this nesting box has been designed to incorporate the traditional architecture and pastel colours of the areas. It features a traditional, FSC timber, lapped board design, FSC cedar roof shingles and hinged side access door for easy cleaning. This style is perfect for both a traditional and contemporary garden and is available in three colours, pastel blue, pastel pink and pastel yellow. This nest box should be positioned at a height of around 2m, facing between north and south east and away from feeding areas. Measurements: Height: 25cm Width: 20cm Depth: 18cm
Camellia rosthorniana Cupido (‘Elina’) (PBR) (camellia) was £29.99 now £23.99
Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to mid-May Flower colour: pink buds with pink-flushed white flowers Other features: glossy, dark green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Pink buds form along the slender upright stems and open in spring to small white flowers, which have a pinkish-red flush on the outher edges of the petals. The new shoots are red when they first emerge, so these too create another burst of colour as they appear. A compact, evergreen shrub that has an upright pyramidal habit, it makes an excellent specimen for a pot, or will provide structure and colour throughout the year in the shrub border. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessian.
De Wit potato fork 3 tines was £59.99 now £49.99
A quality bit of kit that will help you dig up your potatoes without damaging them too much. It has a T shaped handle, which makes it easy to use and is not too tough on hands and wrists. Lightweight and strong with bowed shaft and comfortable T shaped handle. This potato fork has footrests and longer tines for deeper penetration. Flattened tines for efficient gathering and reduced root crop damage. The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon Steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it – just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era. All De Wit tools have turned hardwood handles of oiled Ash. Ash is not only very strong but resists shock better than woods like oak or beech, which is why it was traditionally used for Axe handles. The result is a beautiful tool to hold in the hand but rugged and durable. They feel so natural to use that they are like an extension of the person that uses them. These tools will give you a lifetime of use, until you hand them on. Measurements: Handle length: 72cm Head length: 44cm Total length: 116cm