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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - July 7th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' (Rocky Mountain juniper)

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’ (Rocky Mountain juniper) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Other features: contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies Hardiness: fully hardy Dense, ascending branches of long, pointed, aromatic, steel-blue leaves form a narrow, pencil-shaped plant that is valuable for adding structure and punctuating a planting scheme. Planted in groups of three, it’s particularly useful for introducing a feeling of formality into the landscape. Tolerates dry, chalky and sandy soils. Garden care: Needs minimal pruning – remove any misplaced or diseased branches in late autumn.

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' (flaky juniperus)

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ (flaky juniperus) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Other features: contact with the foliage may aggravate skin allergies Hardiness: fully hardy Dense, spreading branches of attractive, aromatic, silvery-blue leaves and oval, black cones. This low-growing, compact, evergreen shrub is a valuable ground cover plant for a well-drained border or rockery. Dwarf and slow-growing, it tolerates a range of conditions including dry, chalky and sandy soils. Garden care: Needs minimal pruning – remove any misplaced or diseased branches in late autumn

Geum 'Lemon Drops' (avens)

Geum ‘Lemon Drops’ (avens) was £7.99 now £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy A low-growing variety with single, yellow flowers, each with prominent orange stamens, that nod gracefully on upright, arching stems. First introduced by renowned plantswoman Beth Chatto, it forms a neat dome of scalloped, fresh green leaves and looks lovely at the front of a sunny, moist border. Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every year in early spring or late autumn.

Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta 'Blue Cloud' (lesser catmint)

Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’ (lesser catmint) was £7.99 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy This upright, bushy plant produces a haze of tiny blue flowers with long purple bracts from June right through to September. When crushed, the oval, dark green leaves emit a spearmint-like scent and the flowers are a magnet for bees. Try this lovely catmint in a warm, sunny spot in the garden, among herbs or Mediterranean-style plants. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.

Swing hammock with bars - rainbow

Swing hammock with bars – rainbow was £69.99 now £64.99
This bright and colourful hammock will provide hours of relaxation in the garden. This attractive hammock provides a cosy and comfy space for you to sit back and enjoy all your hard work this summer. These hammocks are all completely handmade with each and every stitch of the crochet hammocks being made in El Salvador by artisans, who try to keep their culture alive by applying traditional production techniques. Also comes complete with matching pillow cover. This string hammock with bars can be hung from between two trees, posts or garden wall so long as the hardware and hanging strings are strong enough to hold the weight of the person using it. Please note the approx. capacity of the swing hammock is 120kg but please make sure secure and strong before use. How to hang the string hammock: Between two trees or posts: tie a strong rope around the tree, make a knot, then reach the hammock’s eye and make another knot. Ideally, supports, posts or trees should be 25-30cm further apart than the length of the hammock. Prior to using your hammock please check all knots are tight and secure and carefully sit in it to make sure it has been installed properly. Although these fabrics are mildew and fade resistant, avoid it’s prolonged exposure to sunlight and rain. Over time, this would weaken the fabric and strings. When not in use, we suggest your bring the hammock indoors. Dry thoroughly before storage. Hand washable with mild soap. Please note: rope and fixings not included.

Swing hammock chair - tutti fruiti

Swing hammock chair – tutti fruiti was £89.99 now £79.99
This colourful chair swing will provide hours of relaxation in the garden. This attractive hammock provides a cosy and comfy space for you to sit back and enjoy all your hard work this Spring. They are all completely handmade with each and every stitch of the crochet hammocks being made in El Salvador by artisans, who try to keep their culture alive by applying traditional production techniques. The swing chair hangs from a single point and can be hung from a tree limb or simply a garden arbour beam so long as the hardware and handing strings are strong enough to hold the weight of the person using it. Please note the approx. capacity of the swing hammock is 120kg but please make sure secure and strong before use. How to hang the chair swing: Tree limb: loop a heavy rope or chain over a sturdy tree limb and attach the swing to the rope or chain with an ‘s’ hook or threaded quick link. Please note: The swing chair will stretch slightly when you sit on it. Keep this in mind when determining the height to install the swing from the floor to the ground. Although these fabrics are mildew and fade resistant, avoid it’s prolonged exposure to sunlight and rain. Over time, this would weaken the fabric and strings. When not in use, we suggest your bring the hammock indoors. Dry thoroughly before storage. Please note: rope and fixings not included.