New products at Crocus
by Sarah - March 1st, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New lines added today at Crocus
English rose arch £109.99
This decorative and sturdy arch is perfect for heavier climbing plants such as roses as it is made from iron rather than steel. It also has a painted cream finish which will add a cottage garden look to any space. Being made from iron however this product can rust over time but will only add an aged look to this decorative archway. A seat can also be attached to this archway to allow you to sit back an enjoy the heavenly scent of your new climbing roses. Measurements: Height: 2.3m Width: 120cm Depth: 45cm Additional seat will hold up to 250kg
Prunus triloba (flowering almond) £19.99
Densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree with dark green leaves. Bowl-shaped, pink flowers are produced from early-mid spring, followed by round red fruits – Harmful if eaten. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: tolerates most soils Ultimate size: 3m/3m Flower colour: dark pink Other features: pink semi-double flowers Hardiness: fully hardy
Schizophragma hydrangeoides (Japanese hydrangea vine) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: initially slow-to-establish Flowering period: July Flower colour: creamy-white Other features: toothed, dark green leaves on long stalks Hardiness: fully hardy An attractive deciduous climber producing slightly fragrant, creamy- white flower-heads up to 25cm across, that resemble lacecap hydrangeas, in mid-summer. Japanese hydrangea vine is ideal for covering a large wall or fence or for training through a robust tree. Initially it is slow-to-establish, but it copes well with most conditions except extremely alkaline soil. As it grows it will attach itself to its support by aerial roots. Garden care: Plant at least 60cm (24in) away from a host plant, fence or wall. Tie in to a support and train until established. After flowering cut back the flowered shoots to within 2-4 of the permanent framework of the plant.
Jasminum polyanthum (Chinese jasmine (hoop)) £14.99
Position: sun to part shade Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April – May Flower colour: white Other features: very fragrant flowers Hardiness: tender A vigorous twining climber with attractive dark, glossy evergreen leaves. The real attraction though are the masses of richly scented star-shaped white flowers that open from pink buds. When grown inside in a warm conservatory they flower from late winter, but in colder temperatures the flowers appear from spring to summer. A good choice for covering the wall of an unheated conservatory. Garden care: Grow in a pot on a sunny patio with shade from midday sun during the summer, and move to a protected spot with a minimum temperature of 10C during the winter. Feed every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Prune to fit the growing frame in late winter or early spring.
Leucothoe keiskei Burning Love (‘Opstal50’) (PBR) (switch ivy) £14.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moist, acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: spring Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Minimal pruning is required. Remove misplaced, dead or diseased branches in late spring.