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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - July 3rd, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Scabiosa 'Blueberry Muffin' (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower)

Scabiosa ‘Blueberry Muffin’ (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower) was £1.99 now £1.79
Position: full sun Soil:moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy Domed lavender-blue flowerheads with larger florets towards the outer edges, are freely produced throughout summer. Their flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees, while their pretty colouring and wiry stems make them long-lasting and very attractive additions to cut flower arrangements. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

Scabiosa 'Strawberry Parfait' (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower)

Scabiosa ‘Strawberry Parfait’ (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower) was £1.99 now £1.79
Position: full sun Soil:moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy Ideal for gravel gardens or patio pots, this pink-flowering perennial becomes tolerant of drought once established. Naturally prolific, prompt deadheading will encourage even more flowerheads to form, often prolonging the season into early autumn. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

Scabiosa 'Raspberry Sorbet' (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower)

Scabiosa ‘Raspberry Sorbet’ (Dessert Series) (pincushion flower) was £1.99 now £1.79
Position: full sun Soil:moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy Somewhat ruffled raspberry coloured florets with prominent white stamens, look wonderful in a sunny border when intermingled with blue or purple flowering perennials. They also look very effective when highlighted by a screen of silver foliage. Garden care: Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back the faded flower stems in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

Penstemon 'Hot Pink Riding Hood' (Riding Hood Series) (penstemon)

Penstemon ‘Hot Pink Riding Hood’ (Riding Hood Series) (penstemon) was £5.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection in cold areas) Bright pink flowers with flaring, lobed lips provide strong colour towards the front of the herbaceous border. Undemanding and drought tolerant when established. An invaluable late-flowering gap-filler, which mixes easily with other summer flowering perennials. The penstemons in the ‘Riding Hood Series’ are noted for their cold-hardiness, compact, low-branching habit and profusion of bell-shaped flowers, which clothe the slender stems from early summer to mid-autumn. Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a dry mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage and cut back in spring when new shoots appear low down on the stem. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

Penstemon 'Red Riding Hood' (PBR) (beard tongue)

Penstemon ‘Red Riding Hood’ (PBR) (beard tongue) was £5.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection in cold areas) Often appearing from June to October, particularly if dead-headed regularly, these vividly coloured flowers look splendid when planted in borders with a hot colour theme. A striking cultivar, which will add oodles of summer colour. The penstemons in the ‘Riding Hood Series’ are noted for their cold-hardiness, compact, low-branching habit and profusion of bell-shaped flowers, which clothe the slender stems from early summer to mid-autumn. Garden care: Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a dry mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage and cut back in spring when new shoots appear low down on the stem. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

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

Hypericum inodorium Magical Universe (‘Kolmuni’) (St. John’s wort) was £4.99 now £3.99
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.

Sisyrinchium californicum 'Yellowstone' (golden-eyed grass)

Sisyrinchium californicum ‘Yellowstone’ (golden-eyed grass) was £4.99 now £4.49
Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, reliably moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) Cheerful, bright yellow, open star-like flowers above clumps of sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. This semi-evergreen, summer-flowering perennial is perfect for a sunny, rock or gravel garden. Best planted in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, although short-lived it self-seeds freely. Garden care: Lift and divide large colonies in spring. It self-seeds freely, so if you do not want it to spread too quickly, cut off the spent flowers before they set seed.

Calamagrostis brachytricha (Korean feather reed grass)

Calamagrostis brachytricha (Korean feather reed grass) was £8.99 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy A useful, clump-forming, upright grass that will thrive in sun and partial shade, this is grown for its tall, fluffy flower heads that are silvery-grey with pinkish-purple tints. Creating a gently arching fountain of grey-green foliage, which takes on buttery shades in autumn. The emerging growth can be a bit tatty, so place it in the middle of the border. Its best planted in full sun as it tends to flop over more in shade. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Garden care: Cut back to ground level in late winter before the new growth appears.

Keys box

Keys box was £8.99 now £7.99
For storing keys! And probably the odd screw, nail, paperclip, bottle top and rubber. Rubbers are like single shoes on the side of the motorway: contrary – and strangely separated from their natural partners. These storage boxes go well with our tool hanging storage system. Dimensions: Height – 18.5cm Width – 13.5cm Depth – 10cm