New products at Crocus
by Sarah - September 13th, 2013.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products at Crocus
Tulipa ‘Victoria’s Secret’ (parrot tulip bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: purple Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Parrot tulips are possible one of the best loved groups. Their petals are beautifully ruffled and they come in all sorts of sumptuous shades. This new double form has lots of velvety, rich purple petals, that surround a blue-flushed eye. The colouring, which is rich and intense, coupled with its softly tousled appearance, make this a must have for the border. Excellent for the vase too. Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
Tulipa ‘Little Girl’ (Greigii tulip bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pink Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 The blue-green foliage of this decorative tulip is laced with deep maroon, while the large, blush pink and creamy yellow flowers open to form large (up to 10cm wide) bowls. A very pretty tulip that will mix well with richer pinks and plum tones. Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
Tulipa ‘Light and Dreamy’ (Darwin hybrid tulip bulbs) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour:pink Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Exquisitely shaped flowers with sugar pink petals that have a lustrous blue flushon the outer edges. The colouring is quite disticting, and it makes these Darwin Hybrid tulips (which are excellent for cutting), very easy to blend with blue and pink shades. Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.