New products at Crocus
by Sarah - August 7th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus has these new products today
Nepeta subsessilis (catmint) £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy Chunky spikes of bright blue flowers are held on erect stems above the mound of aromatic dark green leaves. This is a tough and easy to grow plant that is useful for making an impact in a sunny border from midsummer to early autumn. It will mix particularly well with most shades of pink and purple and also looks good with silvers. Garden care: Cut back after flowering has finished to keep the plant compact. Lift and divide large clumps in spring, replanting divided specimens with lots of well-rotted organic matter. If powdery mildew becomes a problem prune out the affected areas.
Salvia microphylla ‘Pink Blush’ (sage) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderatley fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) Aromatic foliage forms a bushy mound, which from midsummer is topped with spires of hot pink two-lipped flowers. It is perfect for adding colour towards the front of a sunny border and it will mix easily with softer pinks and well as purples and blues. Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Protect from excessive cold and waterlogged soils.
Salvia greggii ‘Icing Sugar (PBR)’ (Autumn sage) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderatley fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) This sun-loving shrubby plant produces its flowers throughout summer and well into autumn. They are a pretty two-tone pink and are held by purple calyces on deep purple stems. Not only do they look great, but they also help attract butterflies to the garden. Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Protect from excessive cold and waterlogged soils.