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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - October 18th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Tulipa 'Purple Flag' (triumph tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Purple Flag’ (triumph tulip bulbs) was £3.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: purple Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 A stunning tulip, that will add strength to planting schemes containing shades of plum, lilac and blue. It also associates well with plants that have silvery coloured foliage. Stout and robust, it stands up well in poor weather conditions and the flowers are excellent for cutting. 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.

Pea & bean / plant support netting

Pea & bean / plant support netting was £3.99 now £2.99
Strong netting which is particularly suitable for encouraging the growth of runn er beans and sweet peas. Flexible enough to be easily added to any constructio n either vertically to grow up or horizontally to grow through it can be used on walls or as part of a tent or frame. Constructed from durable plastic it w ill last for years and can be packed away for easy winter storage.

Helleborus niger Harvington hybrids (Christmas rose hellebore)

Helleborus niger Harvington hybrids (Christmas rose hellebore) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to February Flower colour: white, sometimes with a pink edge Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Pretty, pendent, saucer-shaped flowers are held above leathery, deep green leaves from late winter to early spring. Lenten rose make an attractive ground cover in dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Plant them in heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Helleborus niger Harvington double white (Christmas rose hellebore)

Helleborus niger Harvington double white (Christmas rose hellebore) was £14.99 now £11.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to February Flower colour: white Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Gorgeous, double white, bowl-shaped flowers from January to February (occasionally earlier) and clumps of leathery, dark green leaves. This pretty Christmas rose looks great planted in bold groups towards the front of a partially shady mixed border. Although it prefers a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil, once established it will tolerate drier conditions. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well- rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Please note: Delivery before Christmas can only be guaranteed if ordered by December 20th

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington white (Lenten rose hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington white (Lenten rose hellebore) was £15.99 now £12.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington Smokey Blues (Lenten rose hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington Smokey Blues (Lenten rose hellebore) was £15.99 now £12.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation; dark greyish-green leaves give off an unpleasant odour when crushed Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Nodding or outward-facing, double, deep purple-black flowers open in February an d last for up to three months. The handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deep ly cut and dark green. This is a new variety of lenten rose and the unusual, pu rple-black flowers have a dark blue sheen and creamy-yellow centres. They look stunning contrasted with snowdrops. To appreciate their colour, they are best planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border, ideally where they can be seen through windows in winter, or as a ground cover plant for area s of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. In former times, hellebore s were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington speckled white (Lenten rose hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington speckled white (Lenten rose hellebore) was £15.99 now £12.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white with red speckles Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white with red speckles flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington red (Lenten rose hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus Harvington red (Lenten rose hellebore) was £15.99 now £12.99
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation; dark greyish-green leaves give off an unpleasant odour when crushed Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Nodding or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, flowers open in February in varying shades from deep pink to clear red. The flowers last for up to 3 months and the handsome evergreen foliage is leathery, deeply cut and dark green. One of the earliest flowering plants, lenten roses have most impact planted in groups at the front of a partially shady mixed border where they can be seen through windows in winter. Or try them as ground cover beneath deciduous shrubs or among spring-flowering bulbs. In former times, hellebores were planted close to cottage doors to prevent evil spirits from crossing the threshold. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.

Helleborus x hybridus 'Harvington Shades of the Night' (Lenten rose hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Harvington Shades of the Night’ (Lenten rose hellebore) was £15.99 now £12.99
Position: partial shade Soil: neutral to alkaline soil, including heavy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation; dark greyish-green leaves give off an unpleasant odour when crushed Hardiness: fully hardy Large, pendent or outward-facing, deep purple-black flowers appear in late winter and early spring adding interest to shady borders, woodland gardens or patio pots. Their brooding colour forms an interesting contrast when planted next to glowing snowdrops and creamy white daffodils. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring.