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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - October 21st, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Allium sphaerocephalon (round-headed leek bulbs)

Allium sphaerocephalon (round-headed leek bulbs) was £2.99 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 5/- Small, egg-shaped, claret-coloured flowerheads appear like drumsticks on tall, slender stems above strap-like, mid-green leaves in mid to late summer. Pla nted en masse in a border in full sun, these diminutive claret flowers look grea t emerging from a screen of foliage, or against a backdrop of ornamental grasses. They gently fade as summer comes to a close. Garden care: For best effect plant the bulbs 8cm deep in natural drifts. Avoid soils that are too wet, and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl' (garden hyacinth bulbs)

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Pink Pearl’ (garden hyacinth bulbs) was £3.99 now £2.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit or bulb fibre) Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: April – May Flower colour: pink Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 16/17 ‘Pink Pearl’ has soft, rose pink flowers forming a dense, cylindrical cluster A wonderful addition to pots and window-boxes, it also looks lovely planted in clumps or drifts throughout the border. Plant it near a pathway or entrance, so the scent can best be appreciated. Garden care: Using gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in early or mid-autumn.

Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica (Russian snowdrop bulbs)

Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica (Russian snowdrop bulbs) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: most well-drained soils Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy At roughly the same time in spring, the strappy upright(ish) foliage appears, almost seeming to stand guard at each side of the emerging flowerspike. This spike carries up to 10 near-white flowers, which often have a faint blue stripe down the length of each petal. It is very pretty when intermingled with Cyclamen or Fritillaria (the snake’s head type), but avoid overcrowding as they like their space, and will naturalise areas under trees and shrubs if left undisturbed. They do well in pots too. Garden care: Plant 5 – 10cm deep and a similar distance apart in autumn. Leave undosturbed and they will form good-sized clumps.

Allium neapolitanum Cowanii Group (ornamental onion bulbs)

Allium neapolitanum Cowanii Group (ornamental onion bulbs) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 4/5 Open clusters of pure white flowers appear in late spring or early summer, creating a soft, lacy effect. The flowers last for ages after being cut and the bees will find them very attractive, so try to plant them in large numbers. In smaller gardens, they look great in pots where they can sit on a sunny patio. Garden care: Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep and 10-15cm apart. Avoid excessive mositure from late summer when they become dormant. Over-large clumps can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring.

Crocus x cultorum 'Pickwick' (Dutch crocus bulbs)

Crocus x cultorum ‘Pickwick’ (Dutch crocus bulbs) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: February and March Flower colour: white and violet stripes Other features: slender, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 7/8 A delightful larger sized crocus which is tougher than the smaller, species types. This means it can be grown in wilder areas of grass and is usually more resistant to being eaten by the squirrels. They also tend to flower slightly later that their smaller relatives. This variety has striped white and violet flowers which form big bowls in late winter and spring. The petals have a light fringe to the edges giving them a slight ruffled effect. Always worth including in the garden, crocuses signal that spring is just around the corner. Plant these in a sunny spot where they will quickly form large clumps. Garden care: Plant bulbs in tight clusters to form naturalistic drifts 10cm deep where they can be left undisturbed for several years. If you are growing these in grass, avoid mowing it until the leaves have completely died back.

Narcissus 'Easter Moon' (large cupped daffodil bulbs)

Narcissus ‘Easter Moon’ (large cupped daffodil bulbs) was £6.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: creamy yellow fading to white Other features: excellent as cut-flowers; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb Size: 12/14 The narcissus is a favorite Easter flower in many parts of the world because of its bright, seasonal flowers. This is a lovely new variety which has soliatry, pure white, rounded blooms with wide, short cups that have a slight green tinge at the base. It is a mid season daff that is excellent for naturalizing along wood’s edge or underplanting in a mixed border. 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.

Narcissus 'Lieke' (jonquilla daffodil bulbs)

Narcissus ‘Lieke’ (jonquilla daffodil bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March – April Flower colour: white petals with a green eye Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 14/16 This bulb is making its world premier with Crocus this year, as it has just been developed by our specialist grower in Holland. Named after the growers daughter, it has white petals and an astonishing green eye. We think it is the first in this group of daffodils to have this colouring, so it is very special. You usually get one to three flowers one each sturdy stem. Garden care: Wearing gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm deep and 10cm apart in autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head the flowers, but do not be tempted to cut back or tidy the foliage after flowering as this will interfere with the bulbs ability to store energy for the following year’s flowers.

Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata) (iris bulbs)

Iris ‘Pauline’ (Reticulata) (iris bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to March Flower colour: purple Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 5/- The spreading dark purple falls have white centres that are speckled with blue. The somewhat frilly edge to the mid-purple standards that rise above, add further to the flower’s appeal. Garden care: Plant bulbs 5cm deep and 5 – 10cm apart in the autumn, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.

Narcissus 'Yellow Cheerfulness' (double daffodil bulbs)

Narcissus ‘Yellow Cheerfulness’ (double daffodil bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: golden-yellow Other features: excellent cut-flowers; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12/14 Stems of up to four fragrant, double, golden-yellow flowers in March and April and narrow, strap-shaped leaves. These double narcissus look great in small drifts in a mixed or shrub border. Planted 10-15cm (4-6in) deep in early autumn they flower best in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil that remains moist during winter and spring. Garden care: Wearing gloves plant bulbs 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.