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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - January 26th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Forsythia x  intermedia 'Lynwood Variety' (forsythia)

Forsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood Variety’ (forsythia) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or light shade Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: February to April Hardiness: fully hardy With its branches smothered in vivid yellow flowers, this deciduous shrub is a r eally cheery sight on a shivery day in early spring. The flowers appear before the bright green leaves, covering the plant in a fine cloth of gold. Try it as part of a winter scheme, at the back of a border, where it can be seen from the house, or as an informal hedge. Garden care: Prune out one or two old main stems at the base after flowering. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and to keep a compact appea rance, cut back flowered shoots to a strong bud.

Daphne odora Marianni  ('Rogbret') (PBR) (daphne)

Daphne odora Marianni (‘Rogbret’) (PBR) (daphne) was £29.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Each leaf has a broad, creamy-yellow edge, which creates quite a pronounced variegation that will help illuminate shadier beds. From late winter the rounded clusters of pink flowers, which form at the ends of the leafy branches, open and fill the surrounding air with their delicious scent. This handsome evergreen has a rounded shape, and is ideal for a mixed shrub border or woodland garden. Try not to plant it too far away from a footpath or entrance though, as you will want to take full advantage of the flowers’ sweet perfume. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum as the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

Daphne odora (daphne)

Daphne odora (daphne) was £29.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: January to March Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Lustrous, deep green leaves provide a handsome silhouette throughout the year, but it is for the small clusters of highly scented flowers that this rounded, evergreen shrub is most highly prized. Appearing in mid-winter, they open from purple-pink buds to reveal their pale pink petals, which usually have a richer pink reverse. Plant it somewhere that you pass-by regularly to make sure you can enjoy their delicious scent. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.