Garden And Gardener

Everything for the Gardener and their Garden

New products at Crocus

by Sarah - September 19th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New products at Crocus

Rosmarinus officinalis 'mini stem standard' (rosemary mini standard)

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘mini stem standard’ (rosemary mini standard) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: purple-blue Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) This popular herb is always in demand, but this mini-standard looks great too! It can be used to flavour a whole host of yummy dishes, including lamb, pork and roast vegetables. An evergreen shrub, it will provide year-round interest, and will look super potted up and placed near the kitchen door. Garden care: To ensure a plentiful supply of young, succulent leaves for culinary use gather the leaves regularly and prune each spring.

Lavandula angustifolia 'mini stem standard' (lavender mini-standard)

Lavandula angustifolia ‘mini stem standard’ (lavender mini-standard) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy Lavenders are universally loved. They have aromatic foliage, that will release its delicious scent each time it is brushed against and rich purple, summer flowerspikes that attract bees, look good in both fresh and dried arrangements and make excellent additions to pot pourri. It is growing in a 3 litre pot and trained as mini-standard. They will look great when potted up and placed on a sunny patio. Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.

Geranium 'Summer Rain' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Geranium ‘Summer Rain’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £17.99
Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Wallflower 'Sugar Rush' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Wallflower ‘Sugar Rush’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: autumn to spring Flower colour: mixed Hardiness: fully hardy Appearing in a mixture of gay colours, these scented flowers will often continue to bloom all through the winter. F1 plants, they are very tough and easy to grow and will provide a long-lasting colourful display. Colours include yellow, primrose, red, scarlet and bronze. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Alcea 'Charters double mixed' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Alcea ‘Charters double mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: whites, pinks and reds Other features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees Hardiness: hardy annual or biennial This specially selected mix features frilly double flowers in in a range of vivid colours that flower throughout summer. They are super-tough and easy to grow. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Begonia 'cascading var' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Begonia ‘cascading var’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun to partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to the first frosts Hardiness: tender (needs frost protection) Each plant will provide a profusion of large, brightly coloured flowers that will trail spectacularly. Choose this mix if you want a multi-coloured display all summer long. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Cleome 'Mixed' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Cleome ‘Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: light, fertile, free-draining, preferably sandy soil (or loam-based potting compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: pure white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: tender Spiral sprays of scented, pure white summer flowers held above clumps of palm-shaped, fresh green leaves. This elegant, pure white, spider flower is perfect towards the back of a sunny, well-drained border. A tender plant from South America, where temperatures fall below 4°C (40°F) it’s best grown in a cool greenhouse. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Dahlia 'Figro Mixed' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Dahlia ‘Figro Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to October Flower colour: mix, including white, pink, yellow, red and apricot. Hardiness: half hardy This classically shaped double flowering Dahlia will produce endless flowers all summer – in every colour you would ever want! Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes

Stocks 'Fragrance Mixed' (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants)

Stocks ‘Fragrance Mixed’ (40 plus 20 FREE large plug plants) £15.99
Position: full sun to partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but well drained Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to October Flowering colour: mixed – pink, purple and white Hardiness: fully hardy These plants are a new addition to our bedding range, but we wanted to include them as they are a superior variety that has deliciously scented flowers. They will appear throughout summer a liven up pots and borders with their white, pink and purple flowers. They can also be cut and used in fresh arrangements. Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 – 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden once all chance of frost has passed. Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Our Plug Plants – Four sizes are available – Click for information about sizes