New products at Crocus
by Sarah - December 17th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New items today at Crocus
Outdoor star light £119.99
Weatherproof and light, this unique 3-dimensional design gives the effect of an abstract explosion of light. It’s made of upt to 200 LED lights and will lend a contemporary and eye-catching feel to your festive decorations. The black star light is designed to be hung in trees but can also be simply suspended from any structure and the white star either inside or out, looks like a giant snowflake. It come with an intergrated transformer fitted with 13amp plug (which must be inside or covered with a waterproof cover) and 5m cable. Simple to assemble and install Lightweight and easy fixing Can be used inside or outside Minimal power usage Foldaway design for storage (carton 59cm x 21cm x 14cm) Full instructions supplied Dimensions: 530mm diameter Weight: 1.5kg Here are a few pointers regarding your order. It cannot be left without a signature, so you will need to sign for delivery.
Japanese secateurs £69.99
These small handled secateurs are very popular amongst female gardeners as they fit smaller hands perfectly. These secateurs are a smaller version of the T-13 variety and are suitable for general branch cutting. Please note, branches must be cut at an angle to avoid damaging the blade. Made in Japan from high carbon steel, these secateurs are extremely high quality. Presented in a beautifully authentic gift box. Preserving traditional forging and grinding techniques crucial for manufacturing high quality sheers, the company incorporates modern technology such as a numerical control grinding system and industrial machinery. Measurements: Length 18cm. Find the right secateurs for you:- T-13: Heavy duty handle, suitable for general branch cutting. T-15: Small size handle, popular amongst female gardeners, suitable for general branch cutting. T-21: Heavy duty handle, suitable for thick branch cutting. T-25: Smaller version of T13 secateurs, popular amongst female gardeners, heavy duty handle, suitable for general branch cutting.
Sneeboer great dixter trowel £36.99
This trowel makes digging in even the heaviest of soil light work. It is ideal for planting out long rooted seedlings and plants like sweet peas and reaching difficult areas in the garden for general weeding. This trowel was designed to the specifications of Christopher Lloyd and was one of his favourite tools for planting and weeding. This trowel has been hand forged from stainless steel and finished with a cherry wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 5cm Length of head: 16cm Total length: 33cm
Sneeboer weeding trowel £36.99
This weeding trowel is ideal for planting out long rooted seedlings and plants which require a deep, narrow planting hole. This trowel is also extremely useful for removing tap rooted weeds and reaching into difficult areas of the garden for general weeding. This trowel has been hand forged from stainless steel and finished with a cherry wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 5cm Length of head: 16cm Total length: 33cm
Sneeboer potting trowel £36.99
This specially designed potting trowel is a pleasure to use, making it easier to work in tight spaces and without spilling soil. This hand forged trowel has a stainless steel head and cherry wood handle and weighing just 180g makes this trowel very comfortable and easy to use. Measurements: Width of head: 5.5cm Length of head: 12cm Total length: 27cm
Sneeboer dandelion trowel £36.99
This dandelion trowel is perfect for removing long rooted weeds like dandelions from lawns without disturbing the surrounding area. This trowel has been hand forged from stainless steel and finished with a cherry wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 3.5cm Length of head: 21cm Total length: 39cm
Sneeboer weeding fork £34.99
This two pronged weeder loosens the earth around the roots, enabling the weeds to be removed with ease. This weeder is an effective tool against the weeds as it drives through and loosens even the heaviest of soils and allows the weeds to be removed from the roots. This weeder has been hand forged from stainless steel and finished with a cherry wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 4cm Length of head: 17cm Total length: 31cm
Pieris japonica ‘Passion (PBR)’ (lily-of-the-valley shrub) £12.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to May Hardiness: fully hardy A new cultivar that puts on a generous display in spring with its sprays of pinkish red flowers. The foliage of this evergreen shrub is attractive too – glossy green in summer, but emerging with a red flush. An acid-lover (like Camellias and Rhododendrons), it can be grown in a large pot filled with ericaceous compost if your soil is not suitable. Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.
Alstroemeria ‘Saturne’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Saturne) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy The large outer tepals of this exotic-looking cultivar have heart-shaped tips and a warm apricot-yellow hue, while the yellow inner petals have numerous near-black markings. More compact than many of the other Peruvian lilies, it is equally suitable for growing in containers or the border. Garden care: Alstroemerias will need some protection in their first year or two, so only plant out when all danger of frost has passed. Set the bare roots out carefully onto well-prepared soil, or if planting into pots, use a good, multi-purpose compost. The plant will grow from the rhizome, not the fleshy storage bulb, so it is important that any bud on the rhizome is pointing upwards before being covered with 7 – 8cm (3″) soil. Keep the soil moist whilst the plant starts to grow and develop, which should be in spring. Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8″) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings will help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.