New products at Crocus
by Sarah - November 7th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus just added these new lines
Gold Leaf wellington boot £89.99
Designed by gardeners, for gardeners. These boots are made from natural rubber and lined with neoprene for flexibility, warmth and comfort. The boots also benefit from a steel shank in the sole which gives added strength and support when working in the garden. A ‘V’ gusset with an adjustable calf strap provides a better fit, for a wide variety of leg shapes. These boots also feature a rugged tread on the sole which gives an enhanced grip on even the slipperiest of surfaces.
Acer davidii (snake bark maple) £49.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pale yellow Other features: clusters of pink-brown autumn fruit Hardiness: fully hardy Glossy, mid-green leaves turning orange and yellow in autumn and vertically striped green-and-white bark. This stunning snake-bark maple makes an excellent specimen tree for a medium-sized garden. Choose a site sheltered from cold winds close to a path or entrance, where the attractive decorative bark can be appreciated close-up. Garden care: Add a top dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.
Squirrel proof cloche £24.99
These dome shaped cloches keep hungry deer, birds and rabbits away from your precious crops. In urban gardens they are very useful for stopping the dogs trampling on your young precious plants. The three spiked feet can be pushed into the ground to help anchor the cloche in position, while the ring on top makes them very easy to lift and move about. They blend in beautifully into a border. They are produced from steel rod and wire finished in a protective Matt graphite coloured powder coat. Dimensions: Small – Height 38cm, base diameter 35cm Large – Height 48cm, base diameter 45cm
Rubus cockburnianus (white-stemmed bramble) £12.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: purple-pink Other features: dark green leaves have a hairy white reverse Hardiness: fully hardy A thicket-forming, ornamental shrub that produces a succession of purple flowers throughout the summer followed by unpalatable fruit. It is a valuable plant for adding winter interest to the garden after it has shed its leaves. The arching, thorny stems develop a glowing white bloom in winter and these look luminous when exposed in the low winter light. This flowering raspberry is perfect for a sunny wildlife garden or woodland edge. Garden care: In March cut back the stems to within two or three buds from the base. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant.
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ (sedge) £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: averag e Flowering period: April to June Hardiness: fully hardy A small, evergreen, ornamental g rass that forms low hummocks of striking dark green leaves with a central s trip of creamy yellow. In mid to late spring it bears brown flowerspikes on long stems. It looks good planted with other ornamental grasses with contrasting fol iage. Garden care: Comb through the plant in wint er with your fingers to remove dead foliage and snip out any leaves in summer.