New products at Crocus
by Sarah - November 5th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus just added these new items
Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ (daphne) £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: mo derately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: s low-growing Flowering period: December to March Hardin ess: borderline hardiness Clusters of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from purple-pink buds in December among lustrous, lance-sh aped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The flowers are followed by spheric al, red fruit. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position where its handsome, variegated foliage will brighten the winter garden. Try it a t the edge of a mixed border or next to a path where its intoxicating fragrance can be appreciated. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, li ghtly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.
Rhododendron ‘Persil’ (deciduous azalea) £19.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April Flower colour: white Other features: autumn colour Hardiness: fully hardy Magnificent heads of pure white, funnel-shaped flowers with a deep orange-yellow flare in mid-spring and mid-green leaves. This bushy, deciduous azalea looks fabulous planted in large groups in a shrub border or woodland edge with humus-rich, acid soil. One of the most flamboyant varieties its leaves turn beautiful bonfire shades in autumn. Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.
Agapanthus ‘Taw Valley’ (African lily) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes no 3 compost for containers) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: half hardy (will need protection in winter) Flaring petals, which have a midnight-blue stripe running through them, form open clusters of rich blue flowers on the upright stems in midsummer. Subsequently the attractive seed-heads will offer autumn interest. Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. Towards the end of September ease back on the watering and feeding of plants in containers to allow the foliage to toughen up. Overwinter container-grown specimens in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, watering sparingly.
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Splendens’ (Japanese anemone) £5.99
Position: fu ll sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering peri od: August to October Hardiness: ful ly hardy A fabulous plant for adding late summer colour to the garde n, this anemone grows in sun or shade and has masses of pale pink, saucer-like f lowers with yellow centres. The leaves are semi-evergreen and deeply cut an d bring interesting texture to a herbaceous border. It is clump-forming and look s good with most late-flowering plants, especially if it is allowed to spread ge ntly among perennials and shrubs. Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded, and tidy up old dead leaves in March, then mulch well. Divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.
Fuchsia ‘Whiteknights Pearl’ (fuchsia Whiteknights Pearl) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) This hardy fuchsia boasts dark green leafy stems hung with slender pale pink flowers. ‘Whiteknights Pearl’ blooms non-stop from early summer to autumn, growing in stature with the passing years. A lovely addition to borders and patio containers. Garden care: To encourage growth, pinch out the growing tips of young plants after the sixth or seventh pair of leaves. During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Cut back to the permanent framework in early spring.