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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - April 12th, 2015.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

Crocus has these new items today

Double sleeper bench

Double sleeper bench £109.99
This sleeper bench can be used individually in a quiet corner of the garden, as part of an original furniture set, or even connected to two planters to create a softer look. This bench has been manufactured from pressure treated wood designed to eliminate the need for annual re-treatment. This bench is supplied flat packed and is easily assembled. It also has a 15 year anti-rot guarantee. Measurements: Height: 45cm Width: 180cm Depth: 35cm

Sleeper bench

Sleeper bench £59.99
This unique bench will suit any garden style. Can be used as additional seating in an original furniture set, or as a feature in a relaxing corner of the garden. Manufactured from pressure treated softwood. This bench is supplied flat packed and is easily assembled. It also has a 15 year anti-rot guarantee. Measurements: Height: 45cm Width: 120cm Depth: 20cm

Prunus 'Spire' (cherry (Syn. 'Hillieri Spire'))

Prunus ‘Spire’ (cherry (Syn. ‘Hillieri Spire’)) £54.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained fertile soil Rate of growth: slow growing Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy Hailed by many as one of the best smaller trees, this gorgeous cherry looks incredible in spring, when its stems are smothered in single, blush pink flowers. It has a relatively upright habit, which can be cut back even further in tight spaces, so it is ideal for smaller gardens. The foliage is pretty too. It emerges in spring with a bronze flush, remains fresh green throughout the summer, then turns orange and red in autumn before it drops. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Lightly prune in summer to retain the shape and cut back any dead, diseased or branches which cross to healthy wood.

Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls' (PBR) (American redbud)

Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’ (PBR) (American redbud) £49.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to April Other features: stunning bright-yellow foliage Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Plant in their final location when young as they resent being transplanted. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.

Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist  ('Covey') (PBR)' (American redbud)

Cercis canadensis ‘Lavender Twist (‘Covey’) (PBR)’ (American redbud) £49.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to April Other features: stunning bright-yellow foliage Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Plant in their final location when young as they resent being transplanted. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.

Hydrangea macrophylla Peppermint ('RIE13') (PBR) (lacecap hydrangea)

Hydrangea macrophylla Peppermint (‘RIE13’) (PBR) (lacecap hydrangea) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.

Perovskia Lacey Blue ('Lisslitt') (PBR) (Russian sage)

Perovskia Lacey Blue (‘Lisslitt’) (PBR) (Russian sage) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, poor to moderately fertile Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Hardiness: fully hardy It can also cope with dry, chalky soils and coastal conditions. Garden care: In March cut back to the permanent framework of the shrub. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

Hydrangea macrophylla Love ('Youme H1917') (PBR) (lacecap hydrangea)

Hydrangea macrophylla Love (‘Youme H1917’) (PBR) (lacecap hydrangea) £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerheads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plants with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.

Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon ('Nowood3') (PBR) (tree hollyhock)

Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon (‘Nowood3’) (PBR) (tree hollyhock) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: August to October Hardiness: fully hardy Large, double, blue flowers with a neat swirl of smaller petals in the centre appear from August to October. This is an award winning tree hollyhock that makes an excellent specimen plant for a sheltered, sunny border. Unlike some of the older, double varieties it stands up particularly well to wind and rain. Garden care: To encourage a bushy habit prune young plants hard in late spring. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Once established it requires little if any regular pruning.