New products at Crocus
by Sarah - March 15th, 2015.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus has these new products today
Alstroemeria ‘Cahors’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Cahors) £8.99
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 larger outer petals of this gorgeous Peruvian lily are rose pink, but have magenta-pink flashes of and a touch of yellow, particularly towards the throat. The pink-tipped inner petals are a clear yellow, and are variously streaked with rusty brown markings. A very pretty combination of colours makes this summer-flowering perennial a must-have for the border. Garden care: 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.
Lilium ‘Black Beauty’ (lily) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or a loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes no2 Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July Hardiness: fully hardy Stunning sprays of scented, turkscap, blackish-red flowers with green centres and white margins appear in midsummer. The flowers make a fabulous display at the back of the border, or grouped in a container. This great summer-flowering bulb is universally loved because of its showy flowers that light up the garden, but like all lilies, is susceptible to lily beetle. The RSPCA have recently reported that all parts of lilies can be fatal to cats, including the flower, leaves and pollen. For more information visit Rspca.org Garden care: Bulbs are best planted in autumn but can also be planted in spring. Plant them 2-3 times their own depth and the equivalent spacing between bulbs.
Tulipa ‘Blue Beauty’ (triumph tulip bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Garden care: From September to December, plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
Narcissus ‘Cornish Gold’ (daffodil bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 10/11 Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.
Narcissus ‘Tresamble’ (triandrus daffodil bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 10/11 Up to three nodding flowers top each upright stem in mid- to late spring, creating lots of soft colour. It has a naturally compact habit, and this, together with the strong stems, means that it stands up well to rain and wind. The outer petals (perianth) is creamy white and slightly reflexed, which gives the flower a slightly windswept appearance. The central cup has just a hint of yellow, and is gently ruffled. All in all a gorgeous daff. Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.