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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - May 7th, 2015.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Blue tit terracotta bird pot

Blue tit terracotta bird pot was £14.99 now £13.99
Designed for blue tits, this terracotta bird pot is not only attractive but it make great nesting home for tits. There is a built in hook for hanging and a twig for the birds to perch on. The back is open for cleaning out the bird home after the fledglings have flown the nest. Size 180mm diameter, 35mm hole.

Cornus florida f. rubra (flowering dogwood)

Cornus florida f. rubra (flowering dogwood) was £39.99 now £29.99
Position: full sun to part shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: reddish-pink flower bracts Other features: the flowers are followed by bright-red fruits poisonous to humans, but loved by birds Hardiness: fully hardy Tiny, yellowish-green flowers in May, surrounded by showy, reddish- pink flower bracts, and curled mid-green leaves turning red-purple in autumn. This conical, deciduous tree or shrub is an excellent specimen for the smaller garden. For the best results chose a site with fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil, since it dislikes alkaline soil. Garden care: Incorporate a quantity of composted pine needles or well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Requires minimal pruning.