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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, October 4th, 2015

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Heuchera 'Marmalade' (PBR) (coral bells)

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ (PBR) (coral bells) was £8.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist or well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy A terrific heuchera that’s perfect for adding colour to the garden. In late spring, sprays of brownish flowers appear but this heuchera is really grown for its exciting foliage. It has rich, shiny, undulating leaves in a range of colours from amber to peachy bronze with hot pink undersides. The evergreen foliage is perfect edging a border, along a path or even in pots on the patio. Garden care: Heucheras do not like dry soil. Remove tatty foliage i n autumn. Lift and divide clumps every couple of years in early autumn and repl ant with the crown just above the surface of the soil. Apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3 in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the crown of the plant in spring.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, October 4th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Buxus & Poppy Seed Hanging wreath

Buxus & Poppy Seed Hanging wreath £69.99
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. Simply select your preferred delivery date from the above options.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, October 3rd, 2015

Crocus just added these new products

Picea glauca var. albertiana 'December' (Picea glauca 'December')

Picea glauca var. albertiana ‘December’ (Picea glauca ‘December’) £39.99
Position: full sun Soil: deep, moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Other features: ash-grey bark Hardiness: fully hardy Perfect for a short-term, table-top Christmas tree, this conifer may not come as a perfect pyramid, but it looks charming, especially when adorned with decorations, lights or tinsel. Try to keep it in a cool, bright room and move it outside as soon as possible after Christmas, where you can enjoy it for the rest of the year. It is currently around 65-70cm tall (including the the pot) and is a year older than our small table top tree. It has beautiful, blue tinged green, needle-like leaves. As it matures it will also produce oval, green summer cones that age to brown. A slow-growing, broadly conical, evergreen conifer is an excellent specimen tree for a small, sunny garden. Best in moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soil or ericaceous compost if you wish to keep it in a pot. Garden care: To maintain the plant’s distinctive shape remove any misplaced or diseased branches in winter.

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New products at Crocus

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

New products at Crocus

strawberry 'Snow White' (strawberry)

strawberry ‘Snow White’ (strawberry) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: any soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Hardiness: fully hardy Aromatic and juicy, the white fruits of this delicious new mid-season strawberry are wonderfully sweet with a pineapple-like flavour. Feast on them immediately after picking, or dress up a summer cocktail with one or two. The birds have trouble spotting them, so that means fewer get spoilt – and you get to enjoy more! Garden care: It prefers a sunny spot. In winter, protect the crowns with straw or glass.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Solar border ball light

Solar border ball light was £14.99 now £11.99
This solar powered border ball light has a crackle glass globe design that creates a distinctive light effect. It automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn. Size: 105cm x 10cm White illuminated LED

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Price reduction at Crocus

Vintage tea light holders

Vintage tea light holders was £7.99 now £5.99
Made from glass with an antiqued silvery finish, these holders look beautiful at night with a lit tea light inside. They add a lovely vintage charm to any garden party or gathering. Measurements: Height – 8cm Width – 9.5cm

New products at Crocus

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Space saving potting bench with storage

Space saving potting bench with storage £189.99
With a winning combination of style and function, this compact potting bench is particularly useful where space is at a premium. It has a good-sized working area, with three shelves (two upper and one lower) that can be used to keep your pots, plants or compost. All those smaller, fiddly bits and pieces can be kept in the storage area beneath the work surface, while the wooden pegs on one side and rail on the other, can be used to hang things like hand tools and towels. It is made from a hardwood FSC Acacia so is robust enough to cope with being knocked about a bit, and in our opinion will only look better with age as the paint becomes distressed. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Measurements: Distance from floor to draw: 90cm Width: 65cm Distance from draw to to 1st shelf: 30 cm Distance from middle shelf to top shelf: 35cm Total Height: 160cm Depth: 52cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, September 27th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Tulipa 'Purple Jacket' (double late tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Purple Jacket’ (double late tulip bulbs) was £4.99 now £2.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: pinkish purple Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 12+ Big, blousy blooms that are made up of many purple petals, seem to last for ages on top of their sturdy upright stems. A magnificent addition to the spring bedding display, they will blend well with most shades of pink, purple and blue. Garden care: From September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, September 27th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis (golden-groove bamboo)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis (golden-groove bamboo) £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Leaves: mid-green Canes: rich yellow Hardiness: fully hardy A tall, coloured-stemmed bamboo with rich yellow canes with a few green stripes at the base. This green leaved bamboo looks spectacular grown as a specimen. One of our ‘highly recommended plants’, it should be planted next to a building or path where the near-luminous, yellow to burnt orange coloured canes can be enjoyed all year. Garden care: In smaller gardens surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant’s spread.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, September 26th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of this item

Pebble firepit

Pebble firepit was £59.99 now £49.99
This mesh surround fire pit will create a stunning focal point on cool summer evenings. Create a beautiful display by interchanging the pebbles to suit your garden style or even the season. Please note the pebbles are not supplied with the fire pit. This firepit does come with the grill and lid. Measurements: Outside diameter: 44cm Height: 43cm