New products at Crocus
by Sarah - September 12th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus just added these new lines
Heather collection – 6 pack (Heather Promotion – 6 pack) £14.97
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to April Other features: the flower spikes are good for adding to posies Hardiness: fully hardy Heathers are wonderful little plants. Provided they are grown in acidic soil (or ericaceous compost) they are tough, colourful and most have a reasonably long flowering period. They are widely grown in rock gardens, and they make fine specimens for pots, but it is when they are planted in giant swathes (think Scottish Highlands) that they really look breathtaking. Flowers appear at different times of the year depending on the species, so it is possible to get flowers for most of the year if you have lots of different types. We have put together this starter pack of 6 mixed heathers. I’m afraid we cannot specify which ones you will get, but it will be a mixed selection chosen for their colourful foliage and flowers. Garden care: Cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth after flowering.
Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’ (winter heath) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: preferably well-drained acidic soil, however they will tolerate mildly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to May Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of small, urn-shaped, deep pink flowers, maturing to magenta then crimson smother the plant from January to May and contrast beautifully with the fine, dark green foliage. Low and spreading in habit, it’s useful groundcover for sunny, well-drained areas of the garden and looks at home planted in bold drifts with other heathers. Though it prefers acid soil, the plant will tolerate mildly alkaline soil and partial shade. Garden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ (darley dale heath) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: December to May Hardiness: fully hardy Clusters of lilac-pink, urn-shaped flowers smother this plant from December to May. The small, lance-shaped, leaves are mid-green, with pink tips in spring. spring. This pretty, Darley Dale heath has a low, spreading habit and makes an excellent groundcover plant for sunny, well-drained areas of the garden. It looks best planted in bold drifts with other heathers, or beneath deciduous trees. Garden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
Erica carnea f. alba ‘Whitehall’ (winter heath) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained acid soil. Will tolerate mildly alkaline soil. Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of white, urn-shaped flowers appear from January to March among bright green foliage. This winter heather has an upright and compact habit, making it a particularly suitable container plant. Try it in a pot near the house with winter-flowering pansies and early-flowering crocuses, where it will lift the spirits in the depths of winter. In the garden it looks best planted in bold drifts among other heathers, or beneath deciduous trees. As it tolerates mildly alkaline soil there’s no need to use a special potting compost. Garden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
Eco house number £2.99
These house numbers are made from recycled coffee cups and are a unique and environmentally friendly display for your front door. Numbers 0 to 9 available, all sold separately. Supplied as singular, cut out numbers. Please note: if the number you require is 200, please add one number 2 and two number 0s to your basket.