New products at Crocus
by Sarah - September 24th, 2015.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
New products added today at Crocus
Adari traditional baubles £19.99
These traditional baubles are hand made using recycled glass and come with a pretty sari tie. The coloured glass looks fantastic shimmering under the Christmas tree lights. Recycled glass uses 30% less energy to melt and this means less fuel is burnt and less emissions. 6 pack of mixed colours
Adari heart baubles £19.99
These stylish heart shaped baubles are hand made from recycled glass and come with a pretty sari tie. Recycled glass uses 30% less energy to melt and this means less fuel is burnt and less emissions. 6 pack of mixed colours
Adopt a hedgerow gift £19.99
This is a unique and environmentally friendly gift for a friend or loved one. This gift allows your recepient to help restore natural wildlife habits by adopting a British hedgerow for 12 months. These hedgrows are natural habitats for wildlife much of which are in decline in the UK. Your adoption will assist People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), a registered animal conservation charity. The rose seed variety your recepient will receive is Rosa chinensis ‘Angel Wings ‘ and they will receive enough seeds to have at least two attempts at growing their rose. Please note, the seeds do have a recommended sow by date and your gift will have a register by date in which to register your unique name. What’s inside… Welcome letter Your gift explained Gift registration form PTES leaflet PTES Wildlife Encounters leaflet Hedgerow wildlife booklet Hedgerow wildlife souvenir booklet After registration… A personlised supporter certificate, a hedgehog photograph and a 10% PTES Wildlife Encounter discount voucher will be dispatched to you within 28 days. You will also receive newsletters directly from the charity.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. hookeriana ‘Ghorepani’ (christmas box) £19.99
Position: partial to deep shade Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well- drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing to average Flowering period: December to March Hardiness: fully hardy Named after the village in Nepal where it was discovered growing, this compact suckering shrub has upright, well-branching stems that are clothed with lustrous green leaves. In winter, relatively inconspicuous, highly scented creamy white flowers appear and these are followed by rounded near-black berries. A tough and undemanding evergreen, it tolerates drought and shade once established. Garden care: In late-winter or early-spring lightly trim or prune back shoots that spoil the plant’s symmetry. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant.
Datia etched baubles £16.99
These enchanting baubles are hand made using recycled glass. The etched pattern and antique silver finish make these chic decorations sparkle in the light. Recycled glass uses 30% less energy to melt and this means less fuel is burnt and less emissions.
Itari Vintage baubles £14.99
These baubles are hand made using recycled glass and come with a pretty sari tie. They have a matte vintage finish to give your Christmas tree a warm, rustic look. Recycled glass uses 30% less energy to melt and this means less fuel is burnt and less emissions. 4 pack of mixed colours
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis (sweet box) £7.99
Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: white Other features: the flowers are followed by bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by Hardiness: fully hardy A spreading, evergreen shrub with white flowers in April and May and slightly aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. This award-winning shrub provides much-needed colour in the winter garden. Ideal for a shady shrub or mixed border, the flowers are followed by long lasting, bright red berries as long as a male variety is planted close by. Garden care: Lightly trim after flowering, if necessary. Add plenty of well-rotted compost when planting as may become chlorotic if planted on poor, dry soils.
Lupinus ‘The Chatelaine’ (Band of Nobles Series) (lupin) £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly acid, sandy soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: salmon-pink and white Other features: the seeds can cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy The upright flower spike creates a spectacular column of colour when the pink flowers, each with a white standard, open from early to midsummer. Ideal for creating vertical interest in a mixed or herbaceous border, their soft colouring means they are very easy to intermingle with other shades. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes in spring before the flowers appear and deadhead the faded blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Potentilla atrosanguinea (cinquefoil) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: dark red Other features: hairy, strawberry-like leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Sprays of saucer shaped dark red flowers from June to August and hairy, strawberry-like leaves. This vibrant Himalayan cinquefoil is perfect for a planting scheme based on hot colours. An excellent long flowering plant, given a sunny, well-drained site, it is trouble free and easy to grow. Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. In spring apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plants