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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - October 17th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

New products today at Crocus

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' (yellow star jasmine)

Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Star of Toscana’ (yellow star jasmine) £34.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) A new and attractive woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which often turn bronze in winter. Unlike its well established and much-loved relative, its flowers are yellow, but they still have the same sweet perfume. These appear in clusers over along period from summer to autumn. Happiest grown against a warm, sunny wall in milder areas, it is said to be hardy to -10C, but in areas prone to severe frosts it will need winter protection. Garden care: After flowering has finished prune back to fit the available space. In frost prone areas, grow in pots of loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes No2 and move to a sheltered spot in winter.

Fothergilla x intermedia 'Blue Shadow' (American wych hazel)

Fothergilla x intermedia ‘Blue Shadow’ (American wych hazel) £29.99
Position: full sun to light shade Soil: fertile, moist, peaty, acidic soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy This wonderful new shrub has recently been introduced from the USA. It has beautiful, blue-flushed leaves, which create quite a spectacle w2hen they turn rich shades of orange, red and yellow in the autumn. In spring, the dainty white flower clusters appear, and these too look pretty impressive against the smokey backdrop of the foliage. It makes a lovely addition to a blue and white border. Garden care: Keep well mulched with composted bark. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.

Wooden bird table with zinc roof

Wooden bird table with zinc roof £24.99
This novel bird table has a galvanized metal pitched roof and is made from FSC pine wood. It comes fully assembled and ready to place in the ground. Measurements:

Aged terracotta pot crate set

Aged terracotta pot crate set £16.99
The terracotta pot set comes complete with 3 aged terracotta pots and wooden crate. This pot set can create a rustic look to any plant when placed in your conservatory or garden as it comes complete with an authentic stamped crate with 3 individual sections for each pot. Measurements: Wire basket: Height – Weight – Pot diameter:

Aged terracotta pot and wire basket set

Aged terracotta pot and wire basket set £16.99
The terracotta pot set comes complete with 4 aged terracotta pots and wire basket. This pot set can create a rustic look to any plant when placed in your conservatory or garden. Measurements: Wire basket: Height – Weight – Pot diameter:

Rhubarb 'Livingstone' (Livingstone autumn rhubarb)

Rhubarb ‘Livingstone’ (Livingstone autumn rhubarb) £12.99
Position: full sun Soil: any, except waterlogged soils Rate of growth: average Other features: the leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingested; the scarlet leaf stalks are excellent for making pies, jams and wine Hardiness: fully hardy Perfect for extending the season, this new British bred rhubarb is the first to produce its succulent, stringless stems in autumn. This breakthrough has been achieved by putting an end to the summer dormancy, which means you will be able to harvest the crop from September to November. The plants will need a year or two to become established, but after that they will go on to produce a generous crop on handsome, disease-resistant plants. Garden care: Potted rhubarb can be planted out at any time of the year provided the ground is not frozen. Rhubarb needs an open, sunny spot with fertile, moist but freely-draining soil. Heavy soils should be avoided as overly-wet conditions in winter may rot the crowns. Potted rhubarb can be planted out at any time of the year provided the ground is not frozen. Rhubarb does need a cold period before it will start to put on new growth in spring, however hard frosts may damage the newly emerging growth, so try not to plant in a frost pocket if you can. Prepare the bed well by removing weeds and digging in composted manure, and plant the crowns at intervals of 75cm – 1m, making sure the dormant buds are just below the surface of the soil. Keep well watered and in spring apply a dressing of composted manure, making sure you avoid covering the crown of the plant. It is important that the stalks are not harvested in their first year as this will adversely affect the plants vigour, but cut any old, yellow leaves off after they have faded and remove all the leaves after they have died back in winter. You should also remove any flowering stalks which appear. In the second year, you may start to harvest some of the stems, but restrict yourself to between a third and a half of the total crop, leaving the rest to mature on the plant. In subsequent years, stems can be harvested from autumn into winter, although the stems tend to become tougher and less tatsy towards the end of the season. Allowing some late-developing stems to develop fully will also help the plant generate more energy for the following years crop.

mixed Narcissus for naturalising (mixed daffodil collection bulbs)

mixed Narcissus for naturalising (mixed daffodil collection bulbs) £9.99
This bag is sold by weight but may contain approx 350 bulbs (this is a guide only as it is dependant on the bulb size ) Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: shades of golden-yellow and pure white Other features: strap-shaped, dark green leaves; excellent as cut-flowers; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb Size: 12/14 Splendid, single and bi-coloured flowers in shades of golden-yellow and pure white in March and April. This collection of top-quality daffodils and narcissi is ideal for naturalising in a sunny, well-drained border or lawn. To guarantee a colourful display and a supply of excellent cut-flowers plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep in late summer or early autumn. Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.

Potting station printed door mat

Potting station printed door mat £9.99
This colourful printed door mat with a garden themed design is a great gift for any gardener or even a great gift for yourself. It comes with a rubber back which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is also very easy to clean which means you can continue to see it’s lovely design no matter what the weather. Measuerments: Length: 75.5cm Width: 45.5cm

Garden shed printed door mat

Garden shed printed door mat £9.99
This colourful printed door mat with a garden themed design is a great gift for any gardener or even a great gift for yourself. It comes with a rubber back which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is also very easy to clean which means you can continue to see it’s lovely design no matter what the weather. Measuerments: Length: 75.5cm Width: 45.5cm