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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - April 6th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus reduced the price on these lines today

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’ (paeony / peony) was £14.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: creamy white Other features: mid green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Exquisite, double flowers, that open with a pink blush, but quickly fade to creamy-white (while sometimes keeping a smattering of crimson flecks), appear from early to midsummer above the mid green leaves. One of the most popular old varieties, the enormous rose scented flowers are often more than 20cm across. Plant it close to a pathway or entrance, where the fabulous scent can be really appreciated. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’ (paeony / peony) was £13.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their shortish flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It’s easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls from spherical red buds, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. ‘Shirley Temple’ is later flowering than many peonies with large, pale pink, double flowers, gently fading to buff-white, and mid green leaves. The centre of each beautiful, scented flower is full of small, loosely arranged ruffled petals. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Fill the bare ground around the peony before the leaves appear with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top dressing of a balanced, slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In the autumn, cut off all the foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

Paeonia 'Coral Sunset' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia ‘Coral Sunset’ (paeony / peony) was £16.99 now £11.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy A magnificent herbaceous peony, that puts on showy display from late spring to early summer with its goblet-shaped flowers. These form at the ends of the sturdy, upright stems and are an incredible shade of rich coral, which fades as the flower ages to a pale lemon. They last well after being cut and look great in a vase too. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well rotted garden compost or manure. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years. accented by full, deep yellow stamen centers

Stake bird bath and feeding bowl

Stake bird bath and feeding bowl was £29.99 now £24.99
The birds love these – we have tried them outside the office. They can be used for food or for water in the warmer summer months. The bowl is made from gloss powder coated cast Aluminium. Dimensions: 1m high (from the floor to the bowl) Bowl is 23cm diameter

Stake bird bath and feeding bowl

Stake bird bath and feeding bowl was £29.99 now £24.99
The birds love these – we have tried them outside the office. They can be used for food or for water in the warmer summer months. The bowl is made from gloss powder coated cast Aluminium. Dimensions: 1m high (from the floor to the bowl) Bowl is 23cm diameter

English rose arch

English rose arch was £109.99 now £89.99
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