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New products at Crocus

Saturday, January 30th, 2016

New items added today at Crocus

Buxus & poppy seed hanging wreath

Buxus & poppy seed hanging wreath £79.99
Handmade by the team here at Crocus Dried Poppy Seed Heads make striking natural baubles, especially en-masse and in a structure like this. Held in tiered rings of Buxus (Box) foliage they bear more than a passing resemblance to a Christmas tree. Held in place by two different thicknesses of red ribbon, with a third olive green ribbon to attach the poppy seed heads, this is a vibrant piece, for suspending above a table, or hallway, in a stairwell, or in a window. As with any fresh foliage, the Buxus will look better if kept cool and misted with water occasionally – however if it’s stored carefully it dries to a beautiful parchment colour, and could be hung again for years to come. Please note: colour may vary slightly depending on the availability of plants Diameter of rings: Bottom 30.5cm Middle 20cm Top 12.75cm Approx height 80cm Simply select your preferred delivery date from the above options. If you order other items and wish to receive these before the date selected for your wreath you will need to select split delivery in the shopping wheelbarrow.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

New product today at Crocus

Cherry round pot cover

Cherry round pot cover £3.99
This stylish pot will bring elegance into the home. Perfectly suited to enhance any plant it is matched with, this pot is a real all rounder. As it does not have any drainage holes in the bottom, it can be place directly onto a table without having to worry about leaking water. Suitable for pots up to 12cm-14cm in diameter. This pot is available in a range of colours, all varieties sold seperately. Measurements: Diameter: 14cm, Height 12.6cm Diameter: 16cm, Height: 13cm

New products at Crocus

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

Crocus just added these new items

Hedera orb in clay pot (Ivy orb in clay pot)

Hedera orb in clay pot (Ivy orb in clay pot) £69.99
Position: bright, indirect light Soil: fertile: good potting compost Rate of growth: average Hardiness: hardy Current height: approximately 69cm (including pot) Pot diameter: approximately 27cm Home care: Water regularly in the growing season – less in winter and in areas of low humidity, mist the leaves with water on a regular basis, or place the pot on pebbles in a tray filled with water.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, January 24th, 2016

New products today at Crocus

Soil improver

Soil improver £21.99
One application will improve your soil for years to come! When planting trees or shrubs, simply add 100g to the planting hole, or add 5g per plant when transplanting vegetables and bedding plants. 1kg will enrich 1 square metre. GroChar was inspired by Amazonian Indians who used charred plant matter to enrich their poor, infertile soils. It is produced in the UK by a clean technique which captures up to 70% of the carbon that would otherwise be released in to the atmosphere by burning or decaying. It remains in the soil almost indefinitely, improving soil structure and water penetration. It is also enriched with mycorrhizal fungi, seaweed and wormcasts, to provide a fertile base for your plants. GroChar is organic, peat-free and Soil Association approved. Supplied in a 4.5kg bucket with handle, for easy transporting around your garden.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Helleborus x hybridus 'Pink Lady' (lenten rose / hellebore)

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pink Lady’ (lenten rose / hellebore) was £3.49 now £2.79
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.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, January 23rd, 2016

New lines today at Crocus

Sneeboer perennial spade

Sneeboer perennial spade £54.99
This perennial spade is designed to divide perennial shrubs and is a welcome and very useful addition to any garden. This pointed spade is equally suited to lifting bulbs, digging planting holes and generally working in areas where a full size spade simply wouldn’t fit. This spade has been hand forged from stainless steel and finished with a cherry wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 13cm Length of head: 14cm Total length: 42cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

Reduced items at Crocus

Fleece protection jacket

Fleece protection jacket was £9.99 now £4.99
Shrub protection covers made from heavy duty 70gsm fleece. Ideal for borders, vegetable plot or lawns. The Frost Cloche takes seconds to install with the ‘pop-up’ design and covers shrubs protecting both roots and foliage in extreme conditions. The material allows light and air to pass through but protects from freezing rain, wind and frost Frost cloche has been tested to 6C and creates a protective micro-climate around the plant utilising natural evaporation. Measurements: Small: Diameter 60cm, Height 76cm Large: Diameter 80cm, Height 94cm

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New products at Crocus

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

Crocus has these new lines today

Scented candle

Scented candle £12.99
This hand poured soy wax candle uses a detailed owl shaped glass container which creates a beautiful ambience once lit. Delicately fragranced, this candle can be enjoyed for up to 35 hours (approx). Once the candle has been used, the holder can be reused with tea lights, or other small candles. Hand poured in Herefordshire using 100% pure soy wax.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Plaque - Beware of the dog

Plaque – Beware of the dog was £4.99 now £3.99
Beware of the dog sign – something more contemporary and stylish. Attractive garden signage is hard to come by but we have some simple designs to get the message across. These are produced from steel and coated in a gloss green powder coat. Dimensions: Length – 27cm Width – 3.5cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, January 17th, 2016

Reduced price on items today at Crocus

Hippeastrum 'Christmas Gift' (amaryllis bulb)

Hippeastrum ‘Christmas Gift’ (amaryllis bulb) was £7.99 now £3.99
Position: bright but not in full sun Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil or in loam-based compost, such as John Innes no2, with additional leaf mould and sharp sand Rate of growth: average Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection) Bulb Size: 26/28 Slightly ruffled, creamy white petals with a green-flushed eye, form sumptuous trumpet-shaped flowers in winter. A wonderful gift for a green-fingered friend, these bulbs are easy to grow in pots. General care: Fill a pot with good quality potting compost, setting the bulb in the compost so that the top two thirds are exposed. Water the compost only when the surface is dry, watering too much just after potting can cause the bulb to rot. Keep the plant in a sunny spot, though not direct sun and rotate the plant so as to avoid the flower stalk leaning towards the light. General care: Before planting make sure the supplied compost is moist but not waterlogged. 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. Once flowering has finished cut off the flower stalk 5-10cm above the bulb – don’t cut off the foliage. Water when the surface of the compost is dry and feed regularly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Usually the best thing to do is keep watering it through the summer and in autumn stop watering and move to a dark, dim spot. This stimulates the drought season of the plant’s native South America. Allow it to dry out for a few months so that the foliage wilts and dies back. In November bring it back in to the light and start watering again. Old foliage should be removed though take care not to cut any new shoots off. In a few weeks a new flower shoot will appear and flower just in time for Christmas.

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