Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - February 16th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus has cut the price of these products
Helenium ‘Waltraut’ (sneezeweed ( syn Waldtraut )) was £8.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Hardiness: fully hardy Sprays of bronze-orange daisy-like flowers up to 8cm (3in) across splashed with yellow and with prominent, disk-like centres appear from August to September. This robust, upright perennial looks wonderful planted in bold drif ts in a sunny moist but well-drained spot. Providing a splash of colour when ma ny other perennials are starting to fade, it makes a wonderful companion for orn amental grasses and yellow, white or earth-toned flowers. Bees and butterflies love it and it makes an excellent cut flower, too. Garden care: Heleniums are versatile plants that love plenty of sunsh ine and moist soil. They rarely suffer from pests or diseases, however young pl ants do need to be protected from slug attack. Tall varieties need to be staked . To encourage the plant to repeat flower deadhead back to side shoots that hav e flower buds emerging. Cut back by half after flowering to help prevent mildew . Cut down to the ground in late winter. Every two or three years divide the plants in spring to keep them in top condition. When replanting add loads of well-rotted organic matter to the soil to feed them and keep them moist.
Lamium orvala (dead nettle) was £8.99 now £5.99
Position: partial to full shade Soil: any garden soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: pinkish purple Other features: non-invasive variety Hardiness: fully hardy A non-invasive dead nettle with slightly hairy, dark green leaves and spikes of pinkish purple flowers in late spring and summer. A delicate looking plant that’s perfect for a woodland garden where it thrives in most soils in a shady spot. Garden care: Divide plants in autumn or early spring
Sarcococca Winter Gem (‘Pmoore03’) (PBR) (sweet box) was £17.99 now £14.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: late winter and early spring Hardiness: hardy A new hybrid form (S. hookeriana var. digyna ‘Purple Stem’ x S. hookeriana var. humilis), which has inherited the best qualities of both its parents. It has larger than average leaves, which are a glossy, rich green and highly scented white flowers in winter that are followed by spherical, glossy, red berries that ripen to black. Tough and tolerant of most conditions, it is especially valuable for shadier areas. Garden care: If necessary after flowering lightly trim or prune back shoots that spoil the plant’s symmetry. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant.
apple ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ (apple) was £36.99 now £26.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Ultimate size on M27 roostock: 1.8 x 1.8m (6 x 6ft) Ultimate size on M26 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10 x 10ft) Ultimate size on MM106 rootstock: 5.5 x 5.5m (18 x 18ft) Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: white Other features: top quality culinary apples with juicy, white flesh (mid-October) Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: BT – flowering mid season, but this is a triploid so it will need two other pollinating partners This vigorous, spreading tree is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by top quality cooking apples. It is a high yield variety producing fruits with a white flesh that are ready to harvest in mid-October. A partial tip-bearer, it may also be a biennial bearer. 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 B, but it is also a triploid (T) so you will need need to plant two other different varieties of apples to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally these should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use ones from group A and C as well.
apple ‘Bramley’s Seedling’ (apple) was £39.99 now £29.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Ultimate size on M27 roostock: 1.8 x 1.8m (6 x 6ft) Ultimate size on M26 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10 x 10ft) Ultimate size on MM106 rootstock: 5.5 x 5.5m (18 x 18ft) Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: white Other features: top quality culinary apples with juicy, white flesh (mid-October) Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: BT – flowering mid season, but this is a triploid so it will need two other pollinating partners This vigorous, spreading tree is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid- and late spring, followed by top quality cooking apples. It is a high yield variety producing fruits with a white flesh that are ready to harvest in mid-October. 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 B, but it is also a triploid (T) so you will need need to plant two other different varieties of apples to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally these should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use ones from group A and C as well.