New products at Crocus
by Sarah - October 8th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products today at Crocus
Rose of the Year 2015 – Rose For Your Eyes Only £14.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy Voted Rose of the year for 2015, this repeat flowering floribunda rose will flower continuously throughout the summer if deadheaded regularly. It is quite a distinctive new rose, that is the result of over 30 years selective breeding by Chris Warner. Its lightly scented flowers are a delicious blend of rich sunset shades including pink, peach and apricot that will mix easily with most shades. The petals have a darker coloured base and form in a single row around a boss of golden stamens, which become noticeable as the flower opens. It is said to have excellent disease resistance too. All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as ‘bare root’ plants (ie without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots. The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting. Garden care: If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plants roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka. replant disease). Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from wh
Bunch of dried teasels £4.99
Winter Flora is all about a revival in natural dried flowers, to supply people who want to buy flowers to use themselves. This year sees Winter Flora at the forefront of a move back to more traditional naturally produced English dried flowers. Situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, Winter Flora takes great pride in being the first commercial produver of dried flowers in the UK. This bunch of dried teasels adds a country charm to any flower display, be it a centrepeice or a bouquet. Long lasting and all natural, these will make a beautiful addition to your home for a long time. It is important to care for your display so that it will remain undamaged and looking great for as long as possible. These flowers should be displayed indoors in order to protect them from the elements. They should also be kept away from direct sunlight or areas of bright light as this could fade the colour and the flowers could become brittle. It is also advisable to keep the flowers out of rooms with high humidity as the exposure to moisture can cause the flowers to weep from the stems or pores, eventually dripping onto nearby surfaces. An easy way to clean your display is to use a compressed air spray, or hairdryer on a cool heat setting. However don’t get too close to the flowers as this could cause damage. A feather duster also works really well.
Bunch of dried poppies £4.99
Winter Flora is all about a revival in natural dried flowers, to supply people who want to buy flowers to use themselves. This year sees Winter Flora at the forefront of a move back to more traditional naturally produced English dried flowers. Situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, Winter Flora takes great pride in being the first commercial produver of dried flowers in the UK. This bunch of dried poppies adds rustic charm to any flower display, be it a centrepeice or a bouquet. Long lasting and all natural, these will make a beautiful addition to your home for a long time. It is important to care for your display so that it will remain undamaged and looking great for as long as possible. These flowers should be displayed indoors in order to protect them from the elements. They should also be kept away from direct sunlight or areas of bright light as this could fade the colour and the flowers could become brittle. It is also advisable to keep the flowers out of rooms with high humidity as the exposure to moisture can cause the flowers to weep from the stems or pores, eventually dripping onto nearby surfaces. An easy way to clean your display is to use a compressed air spray, or hairdryer on a cool heat setting. However don’t get too close to the flowers as this could cause damage. A feather duster also works really well.
Bunch of dried nigella £3.99
Winter Flora is all about a revival in natural dried flowers, to supply people who want to buy flowers to use themselves. This year sees Winter Flora at the forefront of a move back to more traditional naturally produced English dried flowers. Situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, Winter Flora takes great pride in being the first commercial produver of dried flowers in the UK. This bunch of dried nigella adds rustic charm to any flower display, be it a centrepeice or a bouquet. Long lasting and all natural, these will make a beautiful addition to your home for a long time. It is important to care for your display so that it will remain undamaged and looking great for as long as possible. These flowers should be displayed indoors in order to protect them from the elements. They should also be kept away from direct sunlight or areas of bright light as this could fade the colour and the flowers could become brittle. It is also advisable to keep the flowers out of rooms with high humidity as the exposure to moisture can cause the flowers to weep from the stems or pores, eventually dripping onto nearby surfaces. An easy way to clean your display is to use a compressed air spray, or hairdryer on a cool heat setting. However don’t get too close to the flowers as this could cause damage. A feather duster also works really well.