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New products at Crocus

Saturday, May 9th, 2015

Crocus has these new items today

Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay' (Brush Bush)

Eucryphia x nymansensis ‘Nymansay’ (Brush Bush) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to September Flower colour: white Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter prtotection) Large, scented, bowl-shaped white flowers open in late summer on this coloumnar tree, forming a beautiful contrast to the dark green, leathery foliage. This evergreen speciman looks good throughout to year, but is particularly lovely when in flower. Plant it so its roots get some shade, but the crown will need full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds. Garden care: In mid- or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7 cm (2-3in) mulch of well- rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, May 8th, 2015

Price cut on this item at Crocus

Clematis 'Princess Charlotte' (clematis (group 2))

Clematis ‘Princess Charlotte’ (clematis (group 2)) was £14.99 now £13.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: fully hardy This beautiful new Clematis has only just been introduced, but already it is starting to turn heads. A sport of ”, it has a double flowerheads made up of relatively slender, pointed-tipped sepals, each with a green base surrounding a boss of burgundy-red anthers. These are produced in abundance throughout the summer and their colouring is sublime – mixing particularly well with dark purple and plum. relatively compact, it will also grow well in a large patio pot. 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 well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

New products at Crocus

Friday, May 8th, 2015

New item at Crocus

De Wit handfork large forged

De Wit handfork large forged £23.99
ash handle 140mm The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon Steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it – just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era. All De Wit tools have turned hardwood handles of oiled Ash. Ash is not only very strong but resists shock better than woods like oak or beech, which is why it was traditionally used for Axe handles.

Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

Blue tit terracotta bird pot

Blue tit terracotta bird pot was £14.99 now £13.99
Designed for blue tits, this terracotta bird pot is not only attractive but it make great nesting home for tits. There is a built in hook for hanging and a twig for the birds to perch on. The back is open for cleaning out the bird home after the fledglings have flown the nest. Size 180mm diameter, 35mm hole.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Crocus just added these new products

Wall storage box

Wall storage box £12.99
Seed wall storage units made from galvanised sheet steel. Each one has the word ‘seeds’ embossed on the front. This is perfect for those who love to be organised inside and out. Dimensions: Width – 24cm Wall height – 20cm Front height – 15cm

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, May 3rd, 2015

New products today at Crocus

Squat chimenea

Squat chimenea £59.99
This Squat chiminea has been specifically designed with smaller gardens in mind. This chimine will enable you to enjoy the warm glow of a fire no matter how small your outdoor space may be. Manufactured from heavy gauge steel, this chiminea will prevent sparks due to the grill at the front and is designed to blow smoke upwards and away from your party with the long flume. Also included is a lid to cover the flume when it is not in use which will protect from rain and other contaminates getting into the chiminea. Measurements: Diameter: 36.5cm Height: 72cm

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

Crocus just added these new items

Pot holder

Pot holder £49.99
This pot holder will hold nine of our hand thrown terracotta seedling pots. Create a pyramid or centre piece of herbs, Sempervivums or Primulas. If you have a suitable strong structure it can also be hung over your dinning table filled with beautifully scented culinary herbs. It is produced from Ø8mm metal rod and comes in two finishes – Sky blue powder coat and a green powder coat finish. They arrive assembled. The pots are sold separately. Measurements: Height 52cm Width 45cm

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New products at Crocus

Friday, May 1st, 2015

Crocus added hundreds of new products

Classic growhouse 8 door

Classic growhouse 8 door £849.99
This lean-to model growhouse comes with stainless steel fixings to allow easy securing to the wall. Includes 8 seed tray shelves which fold flat when not required and are height adjustable. This model comes complete in a galvanised finish as shown in the image. This model also comes complete with built-in two tier mist watering which gently waters even the most delicate seedlings and an inlet for built-in irrigation systems. All glass is toughened safety glass including middle tier staging which can be removed for taller plants. 25 year guarantee on this frame. Dimensions: 1.94m length x 0.77m depth x 1.82m height Seed tray capacity: 64

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, April 25th, 2015

Crocus just added hundreds of new products

Classic growhouse 8 door

Classic growhouse 8 door £849.99
This lean-to model growhouse comes with stainless steel fixings to allow easy securing to the wall. Includes 8 seed tray shelves which fold flat when not required and are height adjustable. This model comes complete in a galvanised finish as shown in the image. This model also comes complete with built-in two tier mist watering which gently waters even the most delicate seedlings and an inlet for built-in irrigation systems. All glass is toughened safety glass including middle tier staging which can be removed for taller plants. 25 year guarantee on this frame. Dimensions: 1.94m length x 0.77m depth x 1.82m height Seed tray capacity: 64

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Price reduction at Crocus

Convolvulus cneorum (convolvulus)

Convolvulus cneorum (convolvulus) was £11.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, gritty soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to July Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter) A wonderful, evergreen shrub with cup-shaped, white flowers with pale yellow centres from late spring to summer. This plant is an asset to the garden for its shiny, silvery foliage, as well as its flowers. It is happiest in a hot, sunny border where it contrasts well with blues and purples, and it also looks stunning cascading over a wall. In areas with cold, wet winters it is best grown in a container. Garden care: Prune lightly after flowering to keep in shape.