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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - September 13th, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Anemone blanda 'Mixed' (wood anemone bulbs)

Anemone blanda ‘Mixed’ (wood anemone bulbs) was £3.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March to April Flower colour: mixed colours Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 4/5 Delightful, daisy-like flowers from March to April and delicate fern-like foliage. These charming wood anemones are perfect for naturalising in a mixed border around the base of deciduous shrubs. For maximum impact plant in bold drifts 5-8cm (2-3in) deep in well-drained, humus-rich soil in September or October. Garden care: Soak the tubers overnight in cool water and plant them in naturalistic drifts (it doesn’t matter which way up) 5cm deep and 15cm apart from September to November. Ideally you should choose a spot where they can be left undisturbed so they can naturalise and spread.

Tulipa 'Curly Sue' (fringed tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Curly Sue’ (fringed tulip bulbs) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: purple Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 This is a relatively new variety with deep purple petals that have a fine, comb-like fringe around the edges. The flowers are quite long lasting, have sturdy stems and look great in ‘bruised’ coloured borders. Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' (rosemary)

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ (rosemary) was £4.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: purple-blue Other features: leaves may be used to flavour lamb, pork and roasted vegetables Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Spikes of purple-blue flowers, from mid-spring to early summer, and aromatic, dark green leaves. This vigorous, upright rosemary is ideal for providing vertical interest in a sunny herb garden or border. The needle- leaves, useful for flavouring roasted vegetables and meats, should be picked regularly to ensure a plentiful supply of young, succulent leaves. Garden care: To ensure a plentiful supply of young, succulent leaves for culinary use gather the leaves regularly and prune each spring.

Crocus mixed colour collection (large flowering crocus bulbs)

Crocus mixed colour collection (large flowering crocus bulbs) was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: gritty, poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Flower colour: mixed Other features: slender, strap-shaped, dull green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 7/8 Shades of purple, lilac-blue, striped, orange and white make up this lush mix of goblet-shaped flowers that appear in March and April above slender, strap-shaped leaves. These vigorous, large-flowered Dutch crocuses are perfect for naturalising in the lawn or allowing to meander through the front of a sunny, well-drained site. To achieve a naturalistic effect broadcast small handfuls of bulbs, planting them where they fall. Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October. Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the grass until after the leaves have died back.

Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' (winter heath)

Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’ (winter heath) was £5.99 now £4.99
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 carnea f. alba 'Whitehall' (winter heath)

Erica carnea f. alba ‘Whitehall’ (winter heath) was £5.99 now £4.99
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.

Erica x darleyensis 'Furzey' (darley dale heath)

Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ (darley dale heath) was £5.99 now £4.99
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.

Steel fire bowl

Steel fire bowl was £39.99 now £34.99
This fire bowl has a simple design, which will hold a good sized fire. It is made from mild steel and is built to last. Dimension: Diameter 62cm – Height 55.5cm