New products at Crocus
by Sarah - August 24th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus just added these new items
Cornus ‘kousa Satomi’ (Japanese Dogwood) £59.99
Insignificant green flowers in June, surrounded by large, dark pink, flower bracts and dark green leaves turning dark red-purple in autumn. This Japanese dogwood is ideal for a shrub border with fertile, well- drained, neutral to acid soil. Best in dappled shade, where space is limited it may be fan-trained against a wall. Position: full sun to part shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: slow-growing to average Flowering period: June Flower colour: green flowers surrounded by pink bracts Other features: on mature plants the flowers are followed by strawberry-like fleshy fruit, which may cause a mild stomach ache if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning Goes well with: Lonicera fragrantissima, Galanthus nivalis, Anemone x hybrida, Myrtus communis, Crocus chryanthus ‘Herald’, Kerria japonica
Four pair diagonal boot rack £49.99
This diagonal boot rack is a great way to turn your muddy boots into a rather stylish and elegant display. Can be used inside or out and holds up to four pairs of wellies. British designed and made, this boot rack is constructed from solid steel and is coated in antique black polyester paint. Measurements: Height: 43cm Width: 43cm Depth: 34cm
Four pair long boot rack £49.99
This boot rack is the perfect solution to the families muddy wellies cluttering the hallway. Boots can be stored away and upside down, to save space and stop the mud getting all over the floor. The rack can also be kept outside if you prefer. British designed and made, this boot rack is constructed from solid steel and is coated in antique black polyester paint. Measurements: Height: Width: Depth:
quince ‘Vranja’ (quince) £39.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist but well drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pale pink to white Other features: quinces were once used as room fresheners Hardiness: fully hardy Native to rocky slopes in Southwestern Asia, quinces are attractive small, rounded trees with knarled and slightly contorted branches. The stems are clothed in shallow bowl-shaped, pale pink to white flowers in late spring, and these are followed by very fragrant pale green, pear-like fruits. These ripen in autumn to a golden yellow, and grow up to 8cm long. They are too bitter and hard to eat fresh, but when cooked the flesh softens and turns pink and makes a delicious jam. It is a very hardy plant, but it needs warmth and sun to fruit well, so in colder climates it is best trained against a south facing wall. It works well in oriental style gardens and it has received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim’s Red (PBR)’ (hydrangea) £34.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July – October Other features: the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangements Hardiness: fully hardy A new form with strong stems that carry 30cm-long honey-scented flower clusters, which turn from white to pink, then intensify in colour as they mature to a rich wine red. Its long flowering period and chameleon-like tendencies make it a great investment for the shrub border. Garden care:To enhance flowering prune hard in early spring, cutting back the previous season’s shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant.
Classic boot scraper £32.99
A useful and decorative tool for any doorway, this boot scraper is perfect for muddy boots. British designed and made, this boot scraper is constructed from solid steel and is coated in antique black polyester paint.
Two pair boot rack £32.99
Store your garden boots in style with this elegant boot rack. Can be used as a stand alone rack, or alongside others to create a larger stand, it is also suitable for indoor or outdoor use. British designed and made, this boot rack is constructed from solid steel and is coated in antique black polyester paint. Measurements: Height: 48.5cm Width: 38cm Depth: 30.5cm
Amelanchier lamarckii (Bush June berry) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: white Other features: produces edible, purple-black fruit in June Hardiness: fully hardy Delicate, star-shaped, white flowers in March to April and bronze leaves maturing to dark green and then orange and red in autumn. Noted for its beautiful autumn leaf colour, this upright-stemmed shrub or tree is an ideal specimen plant for a shrub or mixed border in full sun or part-shade. This is a single-stemmed plant in a 10 litre pot, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect. Garden care: To to train as a multi-stemmed tree remove stems that are growing too close together back to ground level.