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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - December 8th, 2013.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Bird tea light holder

Bird tea light holder was £6.99 now £4.99
These are unfussy beautifully made T light holders. The two finishes – zinc plated and white gloss powder coated sit really well together. They have felt pads on the underside to protect the surface that they sit on.

Bird tea light holder

Bird tea light holder was £6.99 now £4.99
These are unfussy beautifully made T light holders. The two finishes – zinc plated and white gloss powder coated sit really well together. They have felt pads on the underside to protect the surface that they sit on.

Marrakesh lantern

Marrakesh lantern was £7.99 now £5.99
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

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (virginia creeper)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (virginia creeper) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy Justifiably popular thanks to its unrivalled autumn colour, this vigorous creeper none the less needs to be handled with care. Its five-pointed, deeply divided, mid-green leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson-red in autumn and there are occasionally dark purple berries to add to the mix. It’s a showstopping plant that will quickly romp across a large wall but it needs lots of space, regular pruning and will smother other plants it finds in its way. All of this make it an unsuitable choice for small gardens or for laissez-faire gardeners. Garden care: Provide some support until the plant is well established. (This may take up to two years). Once established, tie in stray shoots and prune in autumn or early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.

Rosa 'Alberic Barbier' (rose Alberic Barbier (rambler))

Rosa ‘Alberic Barbier’ (rose Alberic Barbier (rambler)) was £16.99 now £15.99
Position: full sun or light dappled shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: pale lemon-white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Small, elegant sprays of fully double, slightly scented, creamy-white flowers in June and July and glossy, dark-green leaves. The foliage of this vigorous, rambling rose is virtually evergreen, making it ideal for covering unsightly buildings or walls. It will happily grow in sun or partial shade, often producing a second flush of fragrant blooms. All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as ‘bare root’ plants (ie without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots. The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting. Garden care: If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plants roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka. replant disease). Before planting you will also need to make sure that there is adequate support for the rose to grow onto. Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You ca

Hurricane conique foolen for candle

Hurricane conique foolen for candle was £29.99 now £24.99
This generously sized and elegant hurricane style Candle holder is produced from fine Borosilicate glass which is know for having very low coefficients of thermal expansion, making them resistant to thermal shock, more so than any other common glass. They are subtle and blend into any garden or patio providing a discrete and nuetral light source. Candle holder: Dimater: 12cm Height: 29cm