New products at Crocus
by Sarah - February 8th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus has these new products today
Magnolia Felix Jury (‘Jurmag2’) (PBR) (magnolia) £99.99
Bred in New Zealand by leading Magnolia breeders, Felix and Mark Jury, Magnolia Felix is stunning. This woody tree grows well in most climates, it performs best in the sun and enjoys protection from strong winds. In early Spring the reward is a mass of magnificent, 12 inch large, open-faced hot pink flowers. Magnolia Felix is an upright smaller tree growing to a height of 16 feet, making it suitable for smaller gardens or featured in larger landscape plantings.
Magnolia Honey Tulip = ‘JurmagXXXX’ (PBR) (magnolia) £69.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. Plant in a sheltered spot, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.
De Wit double leaf rake £34.99
This De Wit double row rake is ideal for raking together leaves and grass. The double row of teeth means less repeat raking is required. Measurements: Width: 42cm Length: 170cm The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it – just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era. All De Wit tools have turned hardwood handles of oiled Ash. Ash is not only very strong but resists shock better than woods like oak or beech, which is why it was traditionally used for Axe handles.
Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ (rough leaved hydgrangea) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to October Hardiness: fully hardy One of the new breed of hydrangeas, this handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring. When it first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets. A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding a bit of colour to both borders and pots. Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerh eads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plant s with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.
Rose Gift Pack ‘Gentle Hermione’ (‘Gentle Hermione’ Gift Pack) £17.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and September Flower colour: blush pink Other features: excellent cut flowers Hardiness: fully hardy A particularly beautiful rose, with richly scented blooms that make wonderful additions to the vase. Each flower is crowded with lots of pink petals that are encased by several rows of slightly paler outer petals. The overall effect is very pretty, and as they stand up well to rain, they tend to last well, both on the well-rounded shrub, or after cutting. This gorgeous rose, comes in a 2 litre pot and will be delivered to the lucky recipient in a colourful gift box and tied with ribbon. Garden care: If planting out 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). 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 can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well. Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturers instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems. In late winter, pop on a pair of tough gloves and remove dead, damaged, diseased or congested branches completely. Then cut back vigorous new shoots by up to a third, and shorten strong side-shoots to within two or three buds of the main stems. If the centre of the shrub is becoming congested, remove one or two of the older stems to their
Rose gift Pack ‘Lichfield Angel’ (‘Lichfield Angel’ Gift Pack) £17.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and September Flower colour: blush pink Other features: excellent cut flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Deeply cupped, apricot-flushed roses turn creamy white and open fully as they mature to reveal their mass of petals. Their perfume changes too as the flowers age, taking on a rich clove-like undertone. It is noted for its ability to produce an abundance of bloom throught summer and into autumn, while its soft colouring ensures it fits easily into most planting schemes. A very beautiful rose, which comes in a 2 litre pot. It will be delivered in a colourful gift box and tied with ribbon. Garden care: If planting out 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). 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 can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well. Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturers instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems. In late winter, pop on a pair of tough gloves and remove dead, damaged, diseased or congested branches completely. Then cut back vigorous new shoots by up to a third, and shorten strong side-shoots to within two or three buds of the main stems. If the centre of the shrub is becoming congested, remove one or two of the older stems to their b
Cork bird box £14.99
These bird boxes are made from cork bark which is very environmentally friendly. Once cork oak trees are approx 25 years old the old bark is stripped from their trunks every nine years and the trees continue to live and grow. It is this old bark that is used to produce many beautiful products such as this bird box. This bird box is full of character and will keep the birds lovely and warm as well as adding a woodland feel to the garden. Measurements: Approx diameter: 25cm
De wit ninja cultivator £12.99
This ninja cultivator is a handy little tool which is a great size for getting in those confined spaces such as corner borders or containers. It is perfect for loosening the soil and it is also easy to carry around for whenever a spot of weeding is needed. Measurements: Length: 24cm Width: 4cm The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it – just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era.
Tindra snowflake candle bags – pack of 6 £8.49
These candle bags are perfect for adding an ambience to the garden. They can be used to line your patio or driveway for a party or special occasion but they are also great for dressing the table for a dinner both inside and out. They are also flame retardant so they are safe to leave burning during the evening and they are also biodegradable. Please note although safe to leave burning please do not leave unattended.