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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - April 3rd, 2016.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Lathyrus odoratus 'Bobby's Girl' (spencer sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Bobby’s Girl’ (spencer sweet pea) was £6.99 now £3.49
These sweet peas are autumn sown and grown in root trainers to promote longer deep roots. They have been grown under a cold polythene tunnel and whilst they are hardy, they are still young and do need that extra bit of protection on cold nights for the first few weeks. Wrap them in some good quality horticultural fleece or bring them in to an unheated greenhouse or conservatory for the night. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: cream and salmon pink Other features: sweetly scented flowers Hardiness: hardy annual Each rich cream petal is heavily infused with salmon-pink, which becomes more noticeable towards the outer edges. This creates a very pretty, almost picotee effect, that looks equally at home beside soft pastels and more strident shades of pink and plum. The flowers are large, and they also have a deliciously sweet scent. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. To make sure you keep the plants in top condition spray regularly with a fungicide as all sweet peas are prone to mildew, and feed with a high potash fertiliser, such as Tomorite for plenty of flowers. Don’t forget to keep cutting the flowers so that you get plenty more!

Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel' (spencer sweet pea)

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Charlie’s Angel’ (spencer sweet pea) was £6.99 now £3.49
‘Charlie’s Angel’ was chosen by BBC Gardeners World magazine (July 2011) as the ‘best ever’ sweet pea. They say that ‘this exceptional variety blooms for a long period and has superb perfume making it good for garden display, cut blooms or showing. ‘Charlie’s Angel’ was also the first ever spencer type sweet pea to receive the RHS Award of Garden Merit. These sweet peas are autumn sown and grown in root trainers to promote longer deep roots. They have been grown under a cold polythene tunnel and whilst they are hardy, they are still young and do need that extra bit of protection on cold nights for the first few weeks. Wrap them in some good quality horticultural fleece or bring them in to an unheated greenhouse or conservatory for the night. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: lavender-blue Other features: highly scented flowers Hardiness: hardy annual Highly scented lavender-blue flowers add an alluring touch to cottage gardens or informal planting schemes, when they can be allowed to scramble over supporting obelisks, arches or trellis. Their soft colouring mixes well with stronger purples, blues and pinks. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. To make sure you keep the plants in top condition spray regularly with a fungicide as all sweet peas are prone to mildew, and feed with a high potash fertiliser, such as Tomorite for plenty of flowers. Don’t forget to keep cutting the flowers so that you get plenty more!

Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent' (modern grandiflora sweet pea (syn. King's High Scent))

Lathyrus odoratus ‘High Scent’ (modern grandiflora sweet pea (syn. King’s High Scent)) was £6.99 now £3.49
These sweet peas are autumn sown and grown in root trainers to promote longer deep roots. They have been grown under a cold polythene tunnel and whilst they are hardy, they are still young and do need that extra bit of protection on cold nights for the first few weeks. Wrap them in some good quality horticultural fleece or bring them in to an unheated greenhouse or conservatory for the night. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: Creamy-yellow with a violet picotee edge Other features: the flowers have a knock-out scent Hardiness: hardy annual The delicate picotee colouring of this sweet pea, coupled with the flowers unusually powerful scent, make this a beautiful addition to the flower garden. Where space is at a premium, try filling large pots with them, and top it with a woven obelisk that they can scramble over. Throughout summer you will have a stunning feature for your terrace. In our (not very scientific) sweet pea trial on the nursery, we found that this variety had the most fantastic scent of all. The flowers were held on very long stems approximately 6-9″ long, but it only has a few flowers left in August. All the sweet-peas in our trial produced significantly better plants when the seeds were sown in autumn rather than spring. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. To make sure you keep the plants in top condition spray regularly with a fungicide as all sweet peas are prone to mildew, and feed with a high potash fertiliser, such as Tomorite for plenty of flowers. Don’t forget to keep cutting the flowers so that you get plenty more!

Roundup weedkiller gel

Roundup weedkiller gel was £6.99 now £5.99
This is a unique weeding tool which is ideal for treating weeds in difficult areas. Simply apply the gel to the weed and the gel will kill the weed right to the roots so they do not come back. This product is perfect for difficult areas such as beds, borders and vegetable patches as this is not applied to the roots but the weed itself. To make sure the weedkiller reaches the roots quickly, Roundup gel should be used when the weed is growing and has a large enough leaf area. To tackle perennial weeds, apply your Roundup gel before they flower, otherwise seeds may disperse and result in more weeds. Contains glyphosate As for children and pets, keep them out of the area while you are using roundup gel and then once the area is dry you can let them re-enter.

apple 'Ballerina Samba' (Ballerina Series) (ballerina apple)

apple ‘Ballerina Samba’ (Ballerina Series) (ballerina apple) was £29.99 now £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Ultimate size on MM106 rootstock: 5.5 x 5.5m (18 x 18ft) Flowering period: April and May Hardiness: fully hardy Pollination Group: B – flowering mid-season Ballerina apple trees are great for smaller gardens as they have a very slender, upright habit, which takes up very little space. They also do very well in large pots, provided they are kept well fed and watered. ‘Samba’ is a recently introduced variety that produced red skinned, crisp and tasty fruits that can be eaten striaght off the tree in October. Garden care: Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells. The main prune should be done in the winter as long as it isn’t frosty or freezing. Take out the 3D’s (dead, dying and diseased wood) and create an open shape. Then reduce the leaders back by a third. Aim to create an airy structure without any crisscrossing branches. Summer prune in August by shortening any side shoots (or laterals) which are longer than 20cm back to three leaves. This will allow the sun to ripen the fruit and encourage more fruit buds. Make sure that the growth you’re cutting away feels firm to the touch. Pollination Information: This apple belongs to pollination group B, so you will need to plant one other different variety of apple to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group A or C as well.

Timber grow bed accessory - pair of steel Support Hoops

Timber grow bed accessory – pair of steel Support Hoops was £25.99 now £19.99
Our galvanised steel support hoops provide a useful framework for frost protection material or pest control netting. The hoops locate firmly into the internal connecting mouldings of our Timber grow bed (not included). Dimensions: Width 115cm x Height 100cm

Buxus sempervirens (common box - mini standard)

Buxus sempervirens (common box – mini standard) was £49.99 now £29.99
Position: partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Hardiness: fully hardy These mini-standards look great in pots where they can be used in pairs to flank a doorway or entrance, or as a single specimen that will act as a focal point on the patio. When planted in the border, they will add structure to plants with a softer, billowing silhouette. The heads of these great little plants have been tightly clipped into a ball, and this sits on top of a 30cm high clear stem. A classic as well as versatile addition to the garden. Garden care: Ensure that the soil or compost is never allowed to dry out. Carefully cut back plants grown as hedges or topiary in mid- or late summer. Carry out rejuvenative pruning in late spring. After pruning apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow-release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone (organic) or Osmacote (inorganic) around the base of the plant, ensuring that none touches the leaves or stems.