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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - September 28th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced items at Crocus

Crocus speciosus (autumn crocus bulbs)

Crocus speciosus (autumn crocus bulbs) was £3.99 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: September to November Flower colour: purple Other features: narrow, mid-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size:5/7 Beautiful, bluish-violet, goblet-shaped flowers with deep blue veins from September to November, followed by narrow, mid-green leaves. This popular autumn-flowering crocus is ideal for naturalising in a sunny shrub border among deciduous shrubs. Often the earliest autumn crocus to bloom, it soon increases to form large colonies. Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in July or August in gritty, well-drained soil. Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the lawn until after the leaves have died back.

Sternbergia lutea (autumn daffodil bulbs)

Sternbergia lutea (autumn daffodil bulbs) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: September to November Flower colour: rich yellow Other features: narrow, mid-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 8/- An autumn carpet of goblet-shaped, luminous yellow flowers can be achieved over time with these delightful bulbs. They are incredubly floriferous in the right setting and will brighten up the drabbest autumn day. Plant them where they get loads of sun and wont get too wet in winter and they will multipy over the years to form generous drifts. Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 15cm (4in) deep in August to September in gritty, well-drained soil that has had some muck dug in. Once planted, leave undisturbed and allow them to form large clumps and only dig up and divide if flowering is impaired.

Allium moly (allium bulbs)

Allium moly (allium bulbs) was £3.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: brilliant yellow Other features: grey-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 5/- Clusters of loosely-packed, star-shaped, brilliant yellow early summer flowers and grey-green leaves. This vigorous, golden garlic is perfect for planting in a light woodland area. The brilliant yellow flowers and strap-like foliage look spectacular next to the drooping heads of purple snakes-head fritillaries. Garden care: Plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep and 7cm apart. Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Tulipa 'New Design' (triumph tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘New Design’ (triumph tulip bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: pink Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Soft, silvery-pink flowers, with a deeper pink margin to the petals, are flushed with warm yellow, creating a subtle, yet distinctive colouring. The leaves are variegated too – grey-green with a creamy white margin, which often displays muted pink tones. Overall a very pretty and colourful effect. Garden care: From 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.

blueberry 'Chandler' (blueberry mid - late fruiting)

blueberry ‘Chandler’ (blueberry mid – late fruiting) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost in a pot. Rate of growth: fast Other features: light blue berries (June – July) Hardiness: fully hardy This mid to late variety produces blueberries the size of cherries, so holds the illustrious title for the world’s largest blueberry. The giant size has not affected the flavour though, as the fruits are delicious and they have a long ripening season, so you can pick them for around 6 weeks over summer. This is a fast growing plant that has a slightly spreading habit. Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Blueberries can also be grown in large pots and containers if ericaceous compost is used. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost.

blueberry 'Spartan' (blueberry - early fruiting)

blueberry ‘Spartan’ (blueberry – early fruiting) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost in a pot. Rate of growth: average Other features: light blue berries (June-July) Hardiness: fully hardy Renowned for producing some of the best flavoured blueberries, the attractive light blue fruits appear early in the season, are very large and have a tangy, sweet taste. The bush has upright growth to 1.8m at maturity, which makes picking very easy and the glossy green leaves turn attractive shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Ideally these plants should be planted in well-drained sandy loam with lots of additional organic matter. Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Blueberries can also be grown in large pots and containers if ericaceous compost is used. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost.

Tealight and soucoupe

Tealight and soucoupe was £10.99 now £9.99
The base and the cover are produced from a fine clear glazed porcelain allowing the tea light to throw out a lovely warm glow. Dimensions: Diameter: 12cm Height: 12cm

Hurricane conique foolen for tealight

Hurricane conique foolen for tealight was £22.99 now £19.99
This generously sized and elegant hurricane style Tea light holder is produced from fine Borosilicate glass which is know for having very low coefficients of thermal expansion, making them resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass. The tealight is also easy to light at the glass can be lifted off to make it easy to light. They are subtle and blend into any garden or patio providing a discrete and nuetral light source. Tealight holder: Diameter: 10cm Height: 20cm

Hurricane conique foolen for candle

Hurricane conique foolen for candle was £39.99 now £29.99
This generously sized and elegant hurricane style Candle holder is produced from fine Borosilicate glass which is know for having very low coefficients of thermal expansion, making them resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass. They are subtle and blend into any garden or patio providing a discrete and nuetral light source. Candle holder: Dimater: 12cm Height: 29cm