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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - October 9th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

Crocus just added these new products

Ladies elite pink bionic gloves

Ladies elite pink bionic gloves £29.99
The first gloves to earn a recommendation from the Arthritis Foundation of America that are proven to increase grip, pinch and torque strength. Their unique three layers of strategically placed padding offer a better protection and improved hand strength. Made from supple, ultra soft cabretta leather, special web zones will keep your hands cool and dry on hot days. We believe these gloves will make any gardening job a pleasure. They will stay soft after washing and are available in custom fit sizes.

Kashmir lantern

Kashmir lantern £14.99
This painted metal lantern has an authentic indian design and when you insert a lit tealight or candle they will cast off a soft glow. They can be used indoors or out and can add a cosy feel to any garden party when hung from low branches or even when used as a table centre piece. Measurements: Height 41cm Width 19cm Depth 16.5cm

Marrakesh lantern

Marrakesh lantern £7.99
This painted metal lantern has an authentic marrakesh design and when you insert a lit tealight or candle they will cast off a softly patterned glow. They can be used indoors or out and can add a cosy feel to any garden party when hung from low branches or even when used as a table centre piece. Measurements: Height 29cm Width 9.5cm Depth 9.5cm

Fez lantern

Fez lantern £5.99
This painted metal lantern has an authentic turkish design and when you insert a lit tealight or candle they will cast off a softly patterned glow. They can be used indoors or out and can add a cosy feel to any garden party when hung from low branches or even when used as a table centre piece. Measurements: Height 28.5cm Width 9.5cm Depth 9.5cm

Eryngium giganteum 'Silver Ghost' (giant sea holly)

Eryngium giganteum ‘Silver Ghost’ (giant sea holly) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: dry, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and August Flower colour: steel-blue flowers surrounds by silvery white bracts Other features: ideal for use in dried flower arrangements Hardiness: fully hardy Teasel-like pale green flowers, which turn to steely-blue as they mature are surrounded by a ruff of silvery white bracts. This rosette-forming biennial is great for the front or middle of a sunny, well-drained border. The attractive foliage is displayed to best advantage if the plant is mulched with or planted in gravel. This plant is a biennial, but self-seeds freely. Garden care: Lift and divide large colonies in spring. Avoid the temptation to cut back the flowerheads in autumn as they provide interest in the winter garden.

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (red bistort)

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ (red bistort) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any moist soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: fully hardy Long, slender spikes clustered with tiny, fluffy, crimson-red flowers rise from mid summer to early autumn above semi-evergreen, lance- shaped, mid-green leaves. This clump-forming, vigorous perennial has handsome foliage and quickly makes dense groundcover in sun or partial shade. Plant it in bold swathes to add vertical interest in the border right through till mid autumn and give it plenty of space. Persicaria does not like dry soil, so performs best in a bog garden or beside a pond. Bees and other insects love it too! Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in spring or autumn.

Table top tree with snowman and snow (table top Christmas tree)

Table top tree with snowman and snow (table top Christmas tree) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy Perfect for dressing the Christmas table, or placing beside a childs bed (even the big ones!), this miniature tree comes with a dusting of frosted snow and a miniature snowman*. The plastic pot it comes in has been wrapped with decorative foil, so it is immediately ready for display. The plant measures approximately 35cm tall (including the pot) and after Christmas, it can be planted outside in the garden where in time it will grow to 3m tall. *The snowmen may arrive with either red or silver hats. Garden care: To maintain the plant’s distinctive shape remove any misplaced or diseased branches in winter.

Table top Christmas tree with snowman (table top Christmas tree)

Table top Christmas tree with snowman (table top Christmas tree) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy Line these up along a windowsill or side table and you will have a cheerful seasonal display in an instant. They measure approximately 35cm high including the pot, which has been wrapped in decorative foil and bound with a golden tie. Tucked into its side is a decorative snowman, which may have either a red or silver hat. After Christmas, plant them outside in the garden and in time they will grow to 3m tall. Garden care: To maintain the plant’s distinctive shape remove any misplaced or diseased branches in winter.

Table top tree with decorations (table top Christmas tree)

Table top tree with decorations (table top Christmas tree) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy These miniature Christmas trees make a wonderful gift and as they come in a decorative sleeve, you don’t even need to wrap them. Each one comes with a tinkling gold bell, as well as a colourful baulble and a wrapped ‘present’. They currently measure 35cm tall (including the pot), but after the festivities they can be planted out in the garden where they can grow to 3m tall. Garden care: To maintain the plant’s distinctive shape remove any misplaced or diseased branches in winter.