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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, December 11th, 2015

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Seed bombs - Daisies

Seed bombs – Daisies was £9.99 now £6.99
With no planting required, these seed bombs make the perfect gift for any gardening beginner. These bombs are packed full of pretty daisy flower seeds (Bellis Perennis), which will transform your garden bed. Each seed bomb consists of seeds, soil and clay 10 hand-rolled seed bombs per bag Comes in a stylish linen bag Just scatter the bombs over soil, no need to plant and no need to use fertiliser If stored in a cool and dry place, these bombs can be used for over a year Clay and soil mix prevents seeds from being washed away in the rain Can be used in garden beds, window boxes and flower pots Sow: May to June Flowering months: June to October Should be planted in full sun and not in high grass

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Juncus effusus (soft rush)

Juncus effusus (soft rush) was £9.99 now £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Depth of water: 0-8cm (0-3in) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: insignificant brown flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Commonly found on damp moors and grassland, this perennial makes a fine addition to the margins of a pond. The upright stems are dark green and in summer are accompanied by tight clusters of small brown flowers. Wonderful for adding vertical interest beside water, it will also grow in pots and containers provided there is reliable moisture. Garden care: From mid-spring to early summer lift and divide congested colonies.

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Crocus has these new lines today

Pure soft square pot

Pure soft square pot £84.99
This Pure soft square pot is made from 100% weatherproof resin. Featuring an elevated bottom which can be filled with sand for extra stability, the base can be closed off to keep the sand in and the rain out. This pot looks great placed on its own on a patio or just as good as part of a set either side of a doorway. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, however when planting outdoors please pierce a hole on the inside of the planter, to ensure any excess water drains away. Supplied with wheels that make this pot very easy to move around. Measurements: Height: 39cm Diameter: 39cm Holds up to 23 litres Elho pots have many features which make them one of the best plastic pots to have in the garden. Lightweight therefore easy to move around. Waterproof thus these pots are easy to clean, will resist bacteria growth and prevent leaks. Being frost proof, these pots will withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees celsius. Durable and UV resistant, these pots look like new, for longer.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Phlox paniculata 'Early Pink Dark Eye' (phlox)

Phlox paniculata ‘Early Pink Dark Eye’ (phlox) was £6.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy This lovely phlox is earlier into bloom than many of the others, so it makes an excellent choice if you want to stretch the season. It is also relatively compact, so perfect for patio pots or front of border positions – and it rarely succumbs to mildew. Garden care: Support with bamboo canes, brushwood or ring stakes before the flowers appear. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3 in) deep of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flowers to prevent reseeding. Cut down to the ground in autumn and lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Hedgerow wreath

Hedgerow wreath £37.99
Handmade by the team here at Crocus Supple birch twigs are twisted together to form the base of this wreath, and teased out of the circle to form a natural, wilder impression. At the ends of the Birch are the early forming juvenile catkins, decorating the tips of the twigs. Dressed with feathers and foliage on the lower arc, this makes a substantial, dramatic wreath for a front door, where it will enjoy the cool, and any wet. If you want to hang this wreath inside, keep it as cool as possible and mist the foliage with water daily. Approx diameter: 15″ 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

Saturday, December 5th, 2015

Crocus just added these new items

Large urban pots

Large urban pots £35.99
These eye-catching pots are perfect for your balcony or patio and will add a contemporary feel to any garden. The built in water resorvoir means that your plants will not need constant watering and the click in set of wheels make these pots very easy to move around. Available in a range of colours. All sold separately. Measurements: Depth: 44cm Capacity: 44 litres Diameter: 49cm Elho pots have many features which make them one of the best plastic pots to have in the garden. Lightweight therefore easy to move around. Waterproof thus these pots are easy to clean, will resist bacteria growth and prevent leaks. Being frost proof, these pots will withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees celsius. Durable and UV resistant, these pots look like new, for longer.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

New items at Crocus

Double hook for four tools

Double hook for four tools £16.99
This tool hook system is designed to take either ‘D’ or ‘T’ shaped tool handles and hang them neatly one on top of each other to save space. This item will take four long handled tools in total. The hook is made from sheet steel which has been hot dip galvanised then clear powder coated. This item is supplied with screws and raw plugs. Dimensions: Width – 21cm Height – 12cm Depth from wall – 8cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Echinocactus grusonii (golden barrel cactus)

Echinocactus grusonii (golden barrel cactus) was £7.99 now £6.99
Position: bright but indirect light Soil: fertile: good potting compost Rate of growth: Flowering period: Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 10cm (including pot) Home care:

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Camellia japonica  'Lady Vansittart' (camellia)

Camellia japonica ‘Lady Vansittart’ (camellia) £9.99
Position: partial shade (but not east-facing) Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil (or ericaceous compost for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white with rose-pink stripes Hardiness: fully hardy An unusual camellia with semi-double, white flowers, flushed and striped rose-pink, and distinctive, almost holly-like, dark green leaves. This upright, evergreen shrub is perfect for growing in a large, well-drained pot. Since it’s less vigorous than other varieties of camellia it’s easy to keep small and neat. Garden care: To prevent damage to the emerging buds and flowers protect from cold, dry winds and early morning sun. Water established plants in dry weather to prevent bud drop. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser in mid-spring and again in June. Top-dress annually with shredded bark or well-rotted leaf mould. After flowering lightly trim or prune any branches that spoil the appearance of the plant. Protect container-grown specimens in winter by wrapping with bubble wrap or hessian.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, November 28th, 2015

New products 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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