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New products at Crocus

by Sarah - October 31st, 2014.
Filed under: Crocus, New Products.

Crocus added loads of new items

Contemporary steel chiminea circo oxidised

Contemporary steel chiminea circo oxidised £169.99
Create a warm hub in the garden with this designer chiminea. It is made from corten steel and has an oxidised finish and can be used with both logs and coal. Stylish and elegant, it will look great on the patio. Features: Real fire Easy to empty & clear Suitable for wood burning only Dimensions: 125cm height x 35cm width x 35 cm diameter

plum 'Victoria' (plum)

plum ‘Victoria’ (plum) £44.99
Position: full sun Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained Rate of growth: slow growing Ultimate size on St Julian A rootstock: 4 x 4m (13x13ft) Ultimate size on Pixy rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft) Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: white Other features: top quality culinary or dessert plum (late September) Hardiness: fully hardy A reliable, self-fertile plum which produces a heavy crop of large, pale red fruit with golden-yellow flesh, which can be used for cooking, canning, bottling or just eating fresh. The single, white flowers are produced in spring and fruiting picking can start in late August. It is one of the most popular plum trees available but does need the fruit to be thinned to avoid biennial fruiting. This tree has been grafted onto St Julian A rootstock, so will have an eventual height of approximately 4m. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.

Large log basket

Large log basket £29.99
A beautifully made traditional basket to store your logs in by the fire place. If you don’t have a fire place this multi function basket can be used for many other duties indoors or out. The basket will look great in traditional or contemporary interiors. Dimensions: Height 47cm (excludes handles) x 40cm wide

Galvanised dustbin with metal lid

Galvanised dustbin with metal lid £24.99
Taper sided, galvanised, with corrugated body for extra strength. Size: 46cm x 61cm.

plum 'Victoria' (plum)

plum ‘Victoria’ (plum) £24.99
Position: full sun Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained Rate of growth: slow growing Ultimate size on Pixy rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft) Ultimate size on VVA1 rootstock: 3 x 3m (10x10ft) Ultimate size on St Julian A rootstock: 4 x 4m (13x13ft) Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: white Other features: top quality culinary or dessert plum (late September) Hardiness: fully hardy A reliable, self-fertile plum which produces a heavy crop of large, pale red fruit with golden-yellow flesh, which can be used for cooking, canning, bottling or just eating fresh. The single, white flowers are produced in spring and fruiting picking can start in late August. It is one of the most popular plum trees available but does need the fruit to be thinned to avoid biennial fruiting. It is difficult to predict accurately when these trees will start to produce fruit, but as a general rule the potted ones usually start to produce a little after 2 – 3 years, but need between 3 – 5 years before they yield a good crop. The bare root plants may take a year or two longer. Bare root plants will be supplied on Pixie rootstock and will be approximately 1.4m tall (including roots). The 10lt potted plants are currently approximately 1.5 – 1.8m tall (including pot). Bare root plants will be supplied on Pixie rootstock. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.

cherry 'Stella' (cherry)

cherry ‘Stella’ (cherry) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: deep, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Ultimate size on Gisela 5 rootstock: 3.5 x 3.5m (10x10ft) Ultimate size on Colt rootstock : 6 x 6m (20x20ft) Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy An exceptional, self-fertile, sweet cherry with large dark red or black fruit. White flowers appear in mid-spring, followed by delicious, juicy cherries which are ready for picking in late July. It is a vigorous grower, starting with an upright habit, spreading as it matures. An early and prolific cropper, that will usually start to crop within 2 – 3 years. It also makes a good pollinator for other cherries. 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.

Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate' (rough leaved hydgrangea)

Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ (rough leaved hydgrangea) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to October Hardiness: fully hardy One of the new breed of hydrangeas, this handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring. When it first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets. A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding a bit of colour to both borders and pots. 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 flowerh eads 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 plant s 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.

Fiskars lightweight digging spade

Fiskars lightweight digging spade £16.49
This cleverly designed spade is incredibly light, which will help reduce back strain while you work (perfect if your back is not what it used to be!). Made from tough materials and designed to last, it has a 75cm long, hardened aluminium shaft and a boron steel head. The soft plastic handle makes it comfortable and easy to use, and the ergonomic design will help make light work of all those tough digging jobs. Measures: approx 110cm total length

Clematis 'Mrs Cholmondeley' (Clematis (Group 2))

Clematis ‘Mrs Cholmondeley’ (Clematis (Group 2)) £14.99
Exquisite, pale lavender-blue flowers with delicate mauve veins and light-chocolate centres from May to September. This vigorous, large-flowered clematis looks lovely growing on its own or scrambling through a strong shrub or tree. A long-flowering variety, producing flowers up to 20cm (8in) across, it thrives in full sun or partial shade. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: May to September Flower colour: lavender-blue Other features: N/A Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring