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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - January 29th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (coneflower)

Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (coneflower) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy Large, deep reddish, daisy-like flowers with prominent dark orange centres are borne on stiff stems from July to September. The petals of this deep purple form of coneflower are more horizontal than the more popular species plant. It copes well with adverse weather conditions, has a long flowering season, and is attractive to bees and butterflies. A great choice for a sunny, well-drained, mixed or new perennial border. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn, cut back all dead flower stems to the ground.

Clematis 'Apple Blossom' (clematis (group 1))

Clematis ‘Apple Blossom’ (clematis (group 1)) was £14.99 now £12.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: pink Other features: evergreen Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Delicious, almond-scented, whitish-pink, early spring flowers and mid-green leaves, emerging bronze-tinged. This vigorous, evergreen clematis is ideal for a sunny, west- or south-facing site. For maximum enjoyment of the sweetly scented flowers plant next to a house entrance or well worn path, allowing plenty of space for the plant to grow. Please be aware that this plant is toxic to dogs if eaten. Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Clematis 'JeanneÂ’s Pink' (clematis (group 2))

Clematis ‘JeanneÂ’s Pink’ (clematis (group 2)) was £17.99 now £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast growing Flowering period: May to June and August to September Flower colour: pink Hardiness: fully hardy This new Clematis produces an abundance of its softest pink flowers from late spring to early summer. There is usually a second (often less prolific flush) later in the summer, which usually carries on into autumn. This habit of having two flowering periods, makes it a valuable addition to both garden borders and large pots. If there is room, mix it with stronger pinks and plums, as well as soft pastel shades of lilac and blue. Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.