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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - March 20th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

Crocus just added this new product

Hypericum inodorium Magical Universe  ('Kolmuni') (St. John's wort)

Hypericum inodorium Magical Universe (‘Kolmuni’) (St. John’s wort) £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately-fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Flower colour: bright yellow Other features: near-black berries Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of small, bright yellow flowers appear from July to October, and are followed by red berries that ripen to near-black. These are excellent for cutting and adding to flower arrangements. An upright deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, the normally dark green leaves emerge each spring flushed with red. An attractive small shrub that is perfect for a sunny or partially shady spot out of cold, drying winds. Garden care: After flowering lightly trim back shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.