New products at GreenFingers
by John - September 8th, 2013.Filed under: GreenFingers, New Products.
New products added today at GreenFingers
Shenstone Clock and Weather Station £35.99
Clearly see the time and also be able to measure temperature and humidity with this stunning Shenstone Clock and Weather Station. An ideal clock and weather station for any discerning gardener who needs to know if it is time to do some extra watering or time to protect the plants. An attractive and practical feature to any garden wall or alcove with the clock working on a reliable quartz movement and featuring an integrated Centrigrade thermometer and hygrometer to accurately measure temperature and humidity. Climate variables can affect both human and plant health so the thermometer and hygrometer are useful tools to any gardener. This attractive weather station with its copper effect finish will keep you well informed of subtle changes in the local climate conditions and the clock face is also easily seen from a distance. Weather resistantUV stabilisedRequires 1 x AA batteryDimensions: approx. 38cm diameter
Autumn Plants – Cercis candensis Forest Pansy – 2 x Bare Root Plants £27.99
A fabulous compact tree for small gardens the Cercis canadensis
Tree Lily Collection – 9 Bulbs £14.97
This gorgeous collection comprises: Tree Lily Nymph Tree Lily Manisa and Tree Lilt Sartre. Tree Lily Nymph has champagne coloured blooms with eye-catching deep red flashes. Tree Lily Manisa has pale cream blooms with warm golden centres and Tree Lily Sartre has bright pink blooms with licks of golden yellow at the heart of each petal.Simply plant the bulbs in a sunny or part-shaded spot at the back of the border against walls and fences or in large pots for the patio and let them look after themselves. Their sturdy stalks are almost 5cm (2) thick so they don’t need supporting and the foliage remains lush all season. It couldn’t be easier! This also has the unique ability to produce many offshoots from a single bulb and take on a shrub-like appearance over the years.In your garden border or pots plant the bulbs at a minimum of 10cm to a maximum of 16-18cm deep. This will provide a good layer of insulation and prevent the bulbs from freezing. The bulbs may sprout but stem growth will be very limited due to low soil temperatures. Type: LilySupplied as: BulbsPlanting time: Early Spring or early SummerPreferred planting position: Sun or partial shade at the back of a borderPreferred soil type: Well-drained dug with plenty of manureFlowering period: Spring or SummerEventual height: 240
Autumn Plants – Clematis Jingle Bells – 1 x 7cm pot £9.99
Clematis
Autumn Bulbs – Tulip Mix – 100 bulbs £19.99
This great value pack of Mixed Tulips is a fantastic blend of classically shaped tulips in an assortment of colours that begin to bloom early in April. They are spectacular flowers set atop of tall strong stems making them excellent for cut flowers beds and borders. For maximum impact grow these magnificent tulips in large groups where you can marvel at their bold colours and shapely blooms. Type: Hardy Bulb Flowering period: Apr-May Height: 40cm Spread: 15cmPlant tulip bulbs in late summer or autumn. Tulips will grow well in any moist well drained soil except for particularly wet soils. Choose a sunny position that is sheltered from strong winds. When planting tulip bulbs avoid shallow planting as this may reduce the winter cold period that is essential for tulip bulbs to produce flowers in spring. Plant them at a depth of 15cm and at a distance of 13cm apart. After flowering deadhead the faded tulip flowers and allow the foliage to die back completely before removing it in summer. Quantity: 100 mixed bulbs
Autumn Bulbs – Allium Big Impact Mixed – 16 bulbs £16.99
A great favourite Alium
Autumn Plants – Cherry Sinensis -1 x 7cm pot £14.99
Also known as the Dwarf Flowering Almond Cherry ‘Sinensis’ makes a wonderfully compact low-maintenance ornamental cherry shrub for small gardens. In mid to late spring masses of voluptuous double pink blossoms smother the bare stems before the leaves appear. This pretty eye-catching shrub looks stunning planted as a free-standing specimen or as part of a mixed border where it adds real impact to the spring garden. Type: Hardy Shrub Flowering period: Apr-May Height: 1.5m Spread: 1.5mPot up Prunus glandulosa ‘Sinensis’ plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until large enough to plant outside. Once they are well grown acclimatise Prunus plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting them outdoors in well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole.Feed and water cherry trees regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Once established Prunus glandulosa plants require only occasional attention. Pruning of Dwarf Flowering Almonds is best kept to a minimum removing only occasional damaged stems and lightly trimming those that spoil the shape of the plant in mid-summer. In spring while the ground is moist apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant taking care not to mound it up against the stem. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.Quantity: 1 x 7cm potted plant
Autumn Bulbs – Daffodil Mix – 100 bulbs £19.99
For an explosion of fabulous springtime colour you cannot beat this Daffodil Mix! This great value pack of beautiful sweet fragranced flowers will brighten up your borders or containers and are a great choice for any garden. Also ideal for naturalising under trees they look particularly eye-catching when grown in drifts in informal areas of grass. Cast the bulbs across the area and plant them where they land for a really natural effect. Type: Hardy Bulb Flowering period: Mar-Apr Height: 30cm Spread: 15cmDaffodil bulbs are easy to establish in any moist well drained soil. Plant the bulbs in full sun or semi-shade at a depth of approximately 10cm and at a distance of 10cm apart. For an attractive indoor display plant daffodils in containers of bulb fibre and position them in a cool garage or other well ventilated dark position at a maximum temperature of 10
Autumn Plants – Cherry Amanogawa – 1x Bare root plant £14.99
Cherry ‘Amanogawa’ also known as the Flagpole Cherry Tree is a striking architectural ornamental cherry tree with an upright columnar habit making it ideal for small gardens! Clusters of slightly fragrant soft pink-white blossoms simply smother the branches in late spring and are highly attractive to bees. Come autumn the leaves of this RHS AGM variety turn to fiery shades of yellow orange and red giving a long season of interest in the garden. Cherry ‘Amanogawa’ makes a fantastic low-maintenance addition to sunny borders where it can be grown as a specimen tree or focal point.Bee friendlyType: Hardy Tree Flowering period: Apr-May Height: 8m Spread: 4mPlant cherry trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant ornamental cherry trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie and water well.Ornamental cherry trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree. In spring while the ground is moist apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the tree taking care not to mound it up against the stem. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.Quantity: 1 x bare root plant