Price reductions at Crocus
by Sarah - December 25th, 2015.Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.
Crocus has cut the price of these lines
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Metallic Lady’ (lenten rose / hellebore) was £6.99 now £3.49
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Dark purple-blue petals with a soft metallic sheen are accentuated by the boss of golden stamens that they surround. Long after these beautiful, brooding flowers have faded, the deeply lobed, dark green leaves will continue to provide structural interest. 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 £6.99 now £3.49
Position: partial shade Soil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April 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.
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Red Lady’ (Lady Series) (lenten rose / hellebore) was £6.99 now £3.49
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Hardiness: fully hardy In late winter, upright stems bearing up to five, single red flowers, appear above the evergreen foliage, creating interest in the garden at a time when most plants are completely dormant. The coarsely toothed, lustrous foliage will slowly spread to form open clumps, making it ideal groundcover in woodland gardens or naturalised planting schemes. They will tolerate some direct sun as long as the soil is reliably moist. 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.
White hyacinth rustic bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: compost supplied, or any well-drained, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March and April Hardiness: fully hardy This kit will make a great gift, but it is also something you will want to keep for yourself, as when the hyacinths are in bloom, they will fill the room with their sweet perfume. Even after they have finished flowering, the bulbs can be planted out in the garden, where they will provide beautiful spring colour. The kit contains growing instructions, as well as hyacinth bulbs, rustic pot (measuring 15cm in diameter and 12.5cm high) and enough compost to fill it.
White crocus rustic bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: compost supplied, or gritty, poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Hardiness: fully hardy Traditionally these bulbs are grown outside where they will eventually spread to form great swathes, but you can also keep them indoors for short periods, where you can enjoy their flowers up close. This kit is a great gift whatever the occasion. It contains everything you need to create ‘the look’ including the white-flowering crocus bulbs, a rustic pot (measuring 15cm in diameter and 12.5cm high), growing instructions and enough compost to fill the pot.
Pink amaryllis vintage bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: bright but not in full sun Soil: compost supplied, or John Innes No.2 Rate of growth: average Flowering period: September to November Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection) This pot and bulb combination is a unique gift, which will brighten the home during the darker months of the year, while giving it a traditional French feel. The white pot mason measures 15.5cm high and 14.5cm in diameter and looks great with the pink flowers of the amaryllis. The kit also contains sufficient compost for potting. The instructions are easy – simply place half the compost in the pot and then sit the bulb on top (pointy side up). Fill in with the remaining compost so the upper third of the bulb is exposed. Water sparingly and place in a bright, warm position (indoors). Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged at all times and rotate the pot every so often to keep it growing straight. The stem may need support when the flowers start to bloom.
Red amaryllis vintage bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: bright but not in full sun Soil: compost supplied, or John Innes No.2 Rate of growth: average Flowering period: September to November Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection) Create a bit of French farmhouse chic with this great gift set. It contains one red-flowering amaryllis bulb, one white maison pot (measuring 15.5cm high and 14.5cm in diameter. sufficient compost for potting. These make great presents and are so easy to grow – simply place half the compost in the pot and then sit the bulb on top (pointy side up). Fill in with the remaining compost so the upper third of the bulb is exposed. Water sparingly and place in a bright, warm position (indoors). Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged at all times and rotate the pot every so often to keep it growing straight. The stem may need support when the flowers start to bloom.
Pink crocus rustic bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: compost supplied, or gritty, poor to moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: March and April Hardiness: fully hardy Crocus are one of the most welcome sites in the late winter garden. When grown outside they can be dotted through the front of the border, or planted in drifts in the lawn and allowed to colonise. They also make great short-term indoor plants and this kit is all you need to grow them happily. It contains one rustic-style pot (measuring 15cm in diameter and 12.5cm high), some pink-flowering crocus and enough compost to fill the pot.
Blue hyacinth rustic bulb kit was £14.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: compost supplied, or any well-drained, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March and April Hardiness: fully hardy Hyacinths are one of the best-loved spring flowers, but they also look beautiful potted up and kept inside while they are in flower. They have a delicious fragrance and after they have finished flowering, they can be planted outside in the garden where they will flower for many years to come. The kit contains growing instructions, as well as hyacinth bulbs, rustic pot (measuring 15cm in diameter and 12.5cm high) and enough compost to fill it.