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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - October 28th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Dutch garlic bulbs)

Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ (Dutch garlic bulbs) was £2.99 now £2.49
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size:10/12 Strap-shaped grey-green leaves start to die back before the densely packed umbels of deep violet, star-shaped flowers appear in early summer. Its striking architectural silhouette makes it particularly well suited to gravel or prairie-style planting schemes. Garden care: Plant bulbs 15cm deep and 15cm apart to enjoy the full effect of the flowers. Avoid excessive soil moisture, and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Allium stipitatum 'Violet Beauty' (allium bulbs)

Allium stipitatum ‘Violet Beauty’ (allium bulbs) was £3.49 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size:10/12 Elegant, slender stems are topped with somewhat flat-bottomed, dome-shaped clusters of violet flowers, which mix easily with most shades of blue and purple. Garden care: Plant bulbs 15cm deep and 15cm apart to enjoy the full effect of the flowers. Avoid excessive soil moisture, and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

apple  Tickled Pink ('Baya Marisa') (apple)

apple Tickled Pink (‘Baya Marisa’) (apple) was £24.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Ultimate size on M26 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10 x 10ft) Flowering period: April and May Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: C – flowering mid-late season Suitable for both eating and cooking, this new apple variety has a red skin an attractive reddish-pink flesh. It has a crisp texture with a good flavour balance between sweet and acid and a mild aroma. Good for producing red juice, making colourful apple chips or adding a touch of colour to tarts and salads. Garden care: Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells. Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season. Pollination Information: This apple belongs to pollination group C, so you will need to plant one other different variety of apple to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group B or D as well.

apple 'Scrumptious' (apple - self fertile)

apple ‘Scrumptious’ (apple – self fertile) was £24.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Ultimate size on M26 rootstock: 3.5 x 3.5m (12x12ft) Flowering period: April and May Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: C – flowering mid to late season This is perfect for smaller gardens as you dont need another tree to produce a bumber crop of sweet, crisp and aromatic fruits that are ready to eat in September. It will be happy in a large pot, as long as it is kep well fed and watered, and it has a good resistance to many of the common diseases. We think it is going to be very popular. Garden care: Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells. Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season. Pollination Information: This apple belongs to pollination group C, however it is self fertile, so does not need a pollinating partner to produce a bumper crop of apples. It can also be used to cross-pollinate with other apples in this group.