Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - December 25th, 2014.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus reduced the price on these items today
Helleborus x hybridus ‘White Spotted Lady’ (Lady Series) (lenten rose / hellebore) was £4.99 now £2.49
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: striking white flowers with dark red spots. Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Pendent or outward-facing, creamy white flowers that are heavily flecked with maroon spots, appear in loose cymes at the ends of the upright, leafy stems. Useful for offering seasonal diversity when used in conjunction with hostas and ferns. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pink Lady’ (lenten rose / hellebore) was £4.99 now £2.49
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Other features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Perfectly suited to the woodland floor, where it will offer seasonal diversity when used in conjunction with hostas and ferns, the pendent or outward-facing flowers of this hybrid Lenten rose are a very pretty shade of pink. Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Cut the old leaves back down to the ground in January or February as this will show off the new emerging flowers to best effect. It will also help to get rid of foliar diseases such as Hellebore leaf spot. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring. Cut off the seed heads to prevent inferior seedlings colonising.
Verbena bonariensis (purple top) was £6.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas) Tightly packed clusters of lilac-purple flowers on tall, stiff, branching stems from June to September. This stylish perennial has been enjoying a resurgence of interest in recent years. Perfect for a sheltered, sunny, well-drained spot, its open, transparent shape means that it can easily be used at the front or middle of the border despite its height. This plant will help to sustain bees and butterflies into autumn with its tall wiry stems of purple flowers. It makes a good filler, because the upright stems support neighbouring plants. Plant it among the warm-red Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ and it will act as supports, negating the need for staking, whilst providing a dazzling display. Garden care: In cold conditions Verbena bonariensis can suffer dieback if cut back in autumn, so it’s best to leave the plant until spring and cut back the old growth when you see the new shoots emerging at the base. Also it’s a good idea to mulch around the base of the plant with a deep, dry mulch in winter to help protect the plant. Where the plant is grown in partial shade the stems may need to be supported – if this is necessary use natural materials such as brushwood or twiggy pea-sticks.
Twool rope was £12.99 now £10.99
Super sustainable, socially-responsible and environmentally sound Twool twine is strong enough for traditional use in the garden, yet soft enough for crafts and gifts. Twool is made in Britain from the ‘lustre’ long wool of the rare Whiteface Dartmoor sheep, a much under-used natural resource. Indigenous to Dartmoor and one of Britain’s most ancient breeds, the Whiteface is an important part of Devon and Britain’s heritage. Twool is different as it is 100% natural, 100% renewable, compostable, soft, strong and very durable. Twool has also been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden Product of the Year 2013 and was a finalist in the 2014 show. Twool rope is made from twool twine which makes it very strong and durable for all those jobs that need a bit of extra oomph. Use twool rope for more structural elements in the garden like training roses, clematis, honeysuckle and tree ties.
Twool gift box – bright was £15.99 now £12.99
Super sustainable, socially-responsible and environmentally sound Twool twine is strong enough for traditional use in the garden, yet soft enough for crafts and gifts. Twool is made in Britain from the ‘lustre’ long wool of the rare Whiteface Dartmoor sheep, a much under-used natural resource. Indigenous to Dartmoor and one of Britain’s most ancient breeds, the Whiteface is an important part of Devon and Britain’s heritage. Twool is different as it is 100% natural, 100% renewable, compostable, soft, strong and very durable. Twool has also been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden Product of the Year 2013 and was a finalist in the 2014 show. This gift box contains everything the avid gardener needs with three colours of high quality twool. Box measurements: Length: 13.5cm Depth: 4.5cm Height: 8cm
Twool gift box – natural was £15.99 now £12.99
Super sustainable, socially-responsible and environmentally sound Twool twine is strong enough for traditional use in the garden, yet soft enough for crafts and gifts. Twool is made in Britain from the ‘lustre’ long wool of the rare Whiteface Dartmoor sheep, a much under-used natural resource. Indigenous to Dartmoor and one of Britain’s most ancient breeds, the Whiteface is an important part of Devon and Britain’s heritage. Twool is different as it is 100% natural, 100% renewable, compostable, soft, strong and very durable. Twool has also been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden Product of the Year 2013 and was a finalist in the 2014 show. This gift box contains everything the avid gardener needs with three colours of high quality twool. Box measurements: Length: 13.5cm Depth: 4.5cm Height: 8cm