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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - May 16th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Alstroemeria 'Cahors'  (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Cahors)

Alstroemeria ‘Cahors’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Cahors) was £6.99 now £4.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy The larger outer petals of this gorgeous Peruvian lily are rose pink, but have magenta-pink flashes of and a touch of yellow, particularly towards the throat. The pink-tipped inner petals are a clear yellow, and are variously streaked with rusty brown markings. A very pretty combination of colours makes this summer-flowering perennial a must-have for the border. Garden care: Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8″) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings will help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.

Alstroemeria (Planet Series) 'Sirius' (alstroemeria Sirius)

Alstroemeria (Planet Series) ‘Sirius’ (alstroemeria Sirius) was £6.99 now £4.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Soft pink flowers with a gold throat and brownish-red freckles, appear in profusion from early summer, creating an exotic feel to ther border. An easy to mix colour, it looks beautiful when planted in sizeable clumps, and as it makes such a good cut flower, it is worth planting more than you need. Garden care: Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8″) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings will help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.

Alstroemeria 'Saturne' (Planet Series) (alstroemeria)

Alstroemeria ‘Saturne’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria) was £6.99 now £4.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: yellow-apricot Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy The large outer tepals of this exotic-looking cultivar have heart-shaped tips and a warm apricot-yellow hue, while the yellow inner petals have numerous near-black markings. Compact in habit, it is suitable for pots and containers. Garden care: Always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies since contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems. In autumn provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to protect young plants.

Lupinus 'Chandelier' (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin)

Lupinus ‘Chandelier’ (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July and sometimes again in September Flower colour: shades of yellow Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Cheerful spires of yellow, pea-like flowers from June to July above dense clumps of mid-green leaves. This popular cottage garden perennial is perfect for the middle of a sunny border. To encourage a second flush of flowers in September and prevent the plant from looking scruffy, deadhead after the first flowers have faded. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. Avoid excessive winter wet.

Lupinus 'Noble Maiden' (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin)

Lupinus ‘Noble Maiden’ (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July and sometimes again in September Flower colour: creamy white Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy A robust lupin that produces densely packed spikes of creamy white flowers in mid summer, and often again in early autumn. Lupins are stalwarts of the cottage garden, and are perfect for adding vertical movement to the border. Easy to grow and undemanding, they put on quite a show, with the minimum of fuss, provided they have reliable moisture when actively growing. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers. Avoid excessive winter wet.

Lupinus 'The Governor' (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin)

Lupinus ‘The Governor’ (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: blue and white Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Blue, pea-like flowers with white standards that are sometimes streaked with purple, open from the base of the flower spike over several weeks from early summer and create a handsome, yet elegant effect. The fresh, green foliage forms a neat mound that maintains a good shape through summer. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.

Lupinus 'My Castle' (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin)

Lupinus ‘My Castle’ (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin) was £7.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: rich red Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Perfectly suited for hot themed borders, where the brick red flowers, which usually have a darker standard, will provide a dramatic burst of colour from early to midsummer. Stately and elegant, they look very impressive when planted in bold drifts, or mixed together with other summer flowering perennials. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.