Garden And Gardener

Everything for the Gardener and their Garden

Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - October 7th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Clematis 'Fond Memories' (clematis (group 3))

Clematis ‘Fond Memories’ (clematis (group 3)) was £16.99 now £13.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Flower colour: very pale pink Other features: popular in Japanese style gardens Hardiness: fully hardy This wonderful variety has enormous, single flowers, which grow up to 18cm across. The colour is the palest shade of pink with rosy-lavender margins and stamens. The flowers have a beautiful satin sheen to them, and the under-side is a very deep rosy-lavender with maroon veins. The leaves are dark green and glossy and some may remain on the plant during milder winters. A great Clematis for a pot, provided they do not become too hot or dry out. Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.

Herb collection (6 mixed herbs) (herb collection - mint, rosemary, thyme, parsley, sage & chives or lavender)

Herb collection (6 mixed herbs) (herb collection – mint, rosemary, thyme, parsley, sage & chives or lavender) was £24.99 now £14.99
This collection of culinary herbs has been grown in 1 litre pots. It will contain six different herbs, but the contents of the collection will vary slightly depending on the season. You could expect one of any of the following to be included in the collection: Garden mint, Mentha – the aromatic leaves are great for using in mint sauce, salads and in summer drinks. Grows to 1×1.5m Green sage, Salvia officinalis – aromatic leaves are valuable for flavouring stuffings, herbal teas and meat dishes. Grows to 80x100cm Chives, Allium schoenoprasum – the edible leaves enhance the flavour of many savoury dishes. Grows to 60x5cm Thyme, Thymus – the aromatic leaves are useful for making bouquet garni, stuffings and sauces. Grows to 30x45cm Flat-leaved parsley, Petroselinum neapolitanum – the chopped leaves are useful as a garnish and for adding to savoury sauces and fish dishes. Grows to 80x60cm Curled parsley, Petroselinum crispum – leaves are great for garnishing and for adding to sauces and fish dishes. Grows to 80x60cm Rosemary, Rosemarinus Officinalis – leaves are great for garnishing and for adding to lamb dishes and stuffing. Grows to 120x60cm Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia – flowers make an interesting addition to cakes and sweets, whilst the leaves can be used similarly to rosemary. Dried stems and flowers can also be used to decorate and perfume the home. Grows to 120x100cm

Buxus sempervirens (common box - ball)

Buxus sempervirens (common box – ball) was £19.99 now £14.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Other features: contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy A pair of these tightly clipped box spheres look great flanking a set of steps, a doorway or a path. One of our recommended plants, they’re perfect for planting in a large terracotta pot in a partially shady site, where the glossy, dark-green leaves provide all year foliage interest and structure. Box are happy growing in a sunnier spot, but the combination of dry soil and full sun may encourage poor growth and leaf scorching. If you have sandy soil it is best to keep them in a partially shady spot in the garden. Garden care: Ensure that the soil or compost is never allowed to dry out. Carefully cut back plants grown as hedges or topiary in mid- or late summer. Carry out rejuvenative pruning in late spring. After pruning apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow-release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone (organic) or Osmacote (inorganic) around the base of the plant, ensuring that none touches the leaves or stems.

Clematis 'JeanneÂ’s Pink' (clematis (group 2))

Clematis ‘JeanneÂ’s Pink’ (clematis (group 2)) was £19.99 now £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: pink Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Rosa 'Souvenir du Docteur Jamain' (rose Souvenir du Docteur Jamain (climbing))

Rosa ‘Souvenir du Docteur Jamain’ (rose Souvenir du Docteur Jamain (climbing)) was £26.50 now £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: deep wine red Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy First introduced in 1865, this rose was a firm favourite of the renowned plantswoman Vita Sackville-West, and all the top designers are still scrambling for it today. It is one of the best climbers for a north facing wall, as the deep claret coloured flowers tend to fade in full sun. The main flush of flowers appear in midsummer, but it will continue to have smaller bursts until autumn. They are tolerant of poor soils, have few thorns, and can be grown as an open shrub if they are given support. All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as ‘bare root’ plants (ie without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots. The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting. Garden care: If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plants roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka. replant disease). Before planting you will also need to make sure that there is adequate support for the rose to grow onto. Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the ‘bud un

Buxus sempervirens (common box - ball)

Buxus sempervirens (common box – ball) was £79.99 now £69.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Other features: contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy A pair of these tightly clipped box spheres look great flanking a set of steps, a doorway or a path. One of our recommended plants, they’re perfect for planting in a large terracotta pot in a partially shady site, where the glossy, dark-green leaves provide all year foliage interest and structure. Box are happy growing in a sunnier spot, but the combination of dry soil and full sun may encourage poor growth and leaf scorching. If you have sandy soil it is best to keep them in a partially shady spot in the garden. Garden care: Ensure that the soil or compost is never allowed to dry out. Carefully cut back plants grown as hedges or topiary in mid- or late summer. Carry out rejuvenative pruning in late spring. After pruning apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow-release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone (organic) or Osmacote (inorganic) around the base of the plant, ensuring that none touches the leaves or stems.