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New products at Crocus

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Crocus just added this new item

Terracotta rhubarb forcer

Terracotta rhubarb forcer £79.99
This beautiful rhubarb forcer has a practical purpose, but its classic good looks means that it will also make a beautiful garden ornament when placed out in your vegetable garden or herbaceous borders. It has a detachable lid and can be used to ‘force’ early crops like rhubarb, chicory and asparagus into producing their ready to eat harvest ahead of schedule. Dimensions: Large: Height 60cm and 37.5cm diameter base. Small: Height 50cm and 37.5cm diameter base. Each pot is fired to 1080 degrees C to make them as frost resistant as possible. However we would always suggest that, just to be extra safe, in the very cold months that you move empty or full pots into a sheltered spot. Our pots are all hand thrown so each pot is slightly different in thickness and shape which gives them their unique character.

New products at Crocus

Monday, September 14th, 2015

Crocus has this new item today

Tulipa 'Weber's Parrot' (parrot tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Weber’s Parrot’ (parrot tulip bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: creamy white, pink and green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb Size: 12/14 Ruffled and irregularly cut, creamy petals are infused with rich pink towards their tips and flushed with green at their base. They form big, blowsy flowers, which look wonderful in both the garden and the vase. Garden care: In 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.

Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, September 13th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of these lines

Beech dibber

Beech dibber was £5.99 now £4.49
You can use a stick or an old biro to sow large seeds – or plant out seedlings, but a proper dibber is so much more satisfying to use! This Beech dibber is hand made in England and feels lovely in the hand. It should (like its owner) only get better with age

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, September 13th, 2015

Crocus just added these new products

Clematis Lucky Charm ('Zo09067') (PBR) (clematis (group 3))

Clematis Lucky Charm (‘Zo09067’) (PBR) (clematis (group 3)) £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy There are a couple of great features of this new clematis. These include a never before seen colouring on a single-flowered clematis – and the way the relatively large flowers are held on the stem (facing either upwards or outwards). Its free-flowering too, so when grown in a sunny spot, it will produce an abundance of flowers all the way through summer, and even into autumn. Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year’s stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, September 12th, 2015

Crocus has cut the price of this product

Weathered wood tool cupboard

Weathered wood tool cupboard was £279.99 now £259.99
This storage cupboard has been designed for gardeners with limited space. The compact storage unit is narrow so it does not take up a large amount of space in the shed or garden but still has enough space for all your essential tools. One side of the cupboard has a full length door with inside hooks for hanging large tools and the other side has an open end with four shelves for storing smaller gardening equipment including anything from seed trays to seed boxes. This cupboard is made from FSC Eucalyptus wood with a weathered finish which makes it great for use both inside and out. Due to being so compact it can also be used inside your garden shed for extra storage. Measurements: Height: 160cm Length: 50cm Width: 25cm

New products at Crocus

Saturday, September 12th, 2015

New lines today at Crocus

Ilex crenata Dark Green ('Icoprins11') (PBR) (box-leaved holly - ball)

Ilex crenata Dark Green (‘Icoprins11’) (PBR) (box-leaved holly – ball) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Hardiness: fully hardy This bushy evergreen shrub can be tightly clipped into almost any shape, so will make a really viable alternative to box (Buxus). This is particularly useful if you existing box plants have been affected by blight, which has become more widespread over the last few years. This Ilex has small (to 2cm long), slightly glossy green leaves, and may develop rounded black fruits in autumn. Tolerant of shade and urban pollution, this is a tough, long-lived and versatile plant. The berries may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Garden care: Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning – remove diseased or misplaced branches in spring. Trim plants grown as formal hedges in late summer. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant.

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New products at Crocus

Friday, September 11th, 2015

New products added today at Crocus

Stratton pine pre-lit

Stratton pine pre-lit £179.99
This 6ft Christmas tree comes decorated with pine cones and is pre-lit with soft white LED lamps. The branches are hinged, so can be arranged to your liking. 3 part hinged design for easy assembly. Simply connect the base with the pole and then unfold the branches and position them. Also comes with a folding stand.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, September 10th, 2015

Crocus has these new lines today

Galvanised metal Rock BBQ

Galvanised metal Rock BBQ £45.99
This Rock bbq with an easy to carry handle is ideal for a garden party, It is made from galvanised metal and has a removable metal handle with wooden grip. The bbq has large air holes to maximise air circulation. Handle must be removed before cooking H 20.5cm x W 47cm x D 47cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

Price reduction at Crocus

Urban pots

Urban pots was £10.99 now £9.99
This sleek design is sure to enhance any plant on your patio, balcony or garden. Adding a contemporary touch, this pot is also highly functional due to the built in water reservoir. This will keep your plants watered, but not drenched and will reduce the need for constant watering. Measurements: Diameter: 29cm Height: 26cm 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. <br Please note: the saucers are not included.

New products at Crocus

Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

Crocus just added these new products

Living Christmas tree

Living Christmas tree £39.99
This fabulous Christmas tree stands around 1-1.2m (3-4ft) tall, including the pot. It is an Nordmann Fir Abies nordmanniana which not only Abies nordmanniana which not only has gorgeous, lush greeny-blue foliage but also is renowned for not dropping its needles! This beautiful tree has been grown in the UK in the nursery fields and trimmed every year to create the perfect shape. The tree is then dug up complete with a rootball and planted into the pot by our specialist growers Provided that the tree isn’t placed bang next to a radiator is given plenty of water it should be fine to plant in the garden and have a good chance of growing after the festive season is over. The tree will be despatched to you to arrive between the dates from the delivery period you select. If you order other items and wish to receive these before the date selected for your tree you will need to select split delivery in the shopping wheelbarrow.

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