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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Steel fire bowl

Steel fire bowl was £39.99 now £29.99
This fire bowl has a simple design, which will hold a good sized fire. It is made from mild steel and is built to last. Dimension: Diameter 59cm – Height 55.5cm Note: Always light the brazier away from buildings and on a safe non- flammable surface.

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New products at Crocus

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Crocus just added these new items

Howea forsteriana (kentia)

Howea forsteriana (kentia) £129.99
Position: bright but indirect light Soil: fertile: good potting compost Rate of growth: slow Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 170cm (including pot) Pot covers: choose a 26cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot. One of the most popular palms which if you stepped back into the Victorian times would have been seen in many a drawing room. They are still popular today as they are easy to grow, evergreen and will compliment most rooms. Keep them away from direct sunlight as this can burn the leaves, and away from cold draughts. Home care: The golden rule is not to leave this plant sitting in water,- they like a moist soil but won’t like to have the roots being sodden so feel the top of the soil before watering. In the winter it will still need watering but not as much. It likes humidity, so mist the leaves regularly in hot weather or if it is in a warm room. Avoid repotting until it is really potbound as they don’t like to be disturbed.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, March 6th, 2016

Price cut on this product at Crocus

Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' (daphne)

Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ (daphne) was £39.99 now £34.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: January and February Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Clusters of small, sweetly scented, deep pink buds open in January and February and are followed by rounded, purple-black berries. This choice deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position. This plant is very hard to propagate and slow growing, but well worth the patience and investment. Try it in a mixed or winter border or next to a path where its fragrance can be appreciated. Strongly upright in habit, it looks wonderful under-planted with a carpet of magenta or white Cyclamen coum. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. The plant in a 10.5cm pot will be approx 15-20cm tall, single stemmed. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is very susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim back to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

New products at Crocus

Sunday, March 6th, 2016

New lines added today at Crocus

Scleranthus uniflorus 'Forest Green' (knawel moss)

Scleranthus uniflorus ‘Forest Green’ (knawel moss) £12.99
Position: full sun Soil: light, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: frost hardy (may need some winter protection) This moss-like plant forms a creeping evergreen hummock that looks great spilling over the edges of a pot, but can also be used in alpine beds or sun-drenched gravel gardens. It is useful too for filling the gaps between rocks or paving slabs, or just softening some of the hard lines around the outer edges. Originally from New Zealand, it does produce tiny flowers in summer, but mainly it is grown for its fab foliage, and will become tolerant of drought once established. Garden care: Avoid overwatering, particularly during the colder months as this will help it withstand low temperatures.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, March 5th, 2016

Crocus just added these new items

Grande weathered lutyens bench

Grande weathered lutyens bench £299.99
The inspiration for this bench came from a beautiful example of its style found in a friend’s garden. The proportions are generous and grande. It is beautifully detailed and constructed from FSC Acacia finished with a protective coating that gives it a weathered appearance. 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. Measurements: Height: 105cm Length: 165cm Depth: 60cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Pieris japonica 'Passion' (PBR) (lily-of-the-valley shrub)

Pieris japonica ‘Passion’ (PBR) (lily-of-the-valley shrub) was £12.99 now £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to May Hardiness: fully hardy A new cultivar that puts on a generous display in spring with its sprays of pinkish red flowers. The foliage of this evergreen shrub is attractive too – glossy green in summer, but emerging with a red flush. An acid-lover. it can be grown in a large pot filled with ericaceous compost if your soil is not suitable. Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove the faded flower-heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliage.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Corokia cotoneaster (wire-netting bush)

Corokia cotoneaster (wire-netting bush) was £12.99 now £11.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: late spring Flower colour: yellow Hardiness: frost hardy An interesting plant that offers a sculptural form in the winter garden with a tangle of black twisted stems, feathered with small dark green leaves coated in a soft silvery down. This intriguing plant needs a sunny sheltered spot, protected from cold drying winds, and space to be appreciated. In late spring as an added bonus it can have star-shaped fragrant yellow flowers followed by red or yellow berries in the autumn. Garden care: Will tolerate hard pruning to restrict shape if needed. This can be done in early spring after any risk of late frosts or after flowering.

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

New item at Crocus

Tulipa 'Blue Wow' (tulip bulbs)

Tulipa ‘Blue Wow’ (tulip bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April-May Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 10/11 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, February 28th, 2016

Crocus reduced the price on these lines today

potato 'Charlotte' (potato - second early, Scottish basic seed potato)

potato ‘Charlotte’ (potato – second early, Scottish basic seed potato) was £2.49 now £1.24
Position: sun-partial shade Soil: fertile, well drained Rate of growth: fast-growing Harvesting period: mid to late June Hardiness: protect tubers from frost ‘Charlotte’ is a very popular salad variety, which produces pear-shaped, yellow skinned waxy potatoes with creamy-yellow flesh. They are full of flavour and delicious either hot or cold. This variety also has high resistance to foliage and tuber blight. Garden care: As soon as the potato tubers have been delivered you should unpack them and start the chitting (sprouting) process. Place them in single layer in a seed tray without compost and leave in a light, cool area protected from frost. This can be started about six weeks before you intend to plant them. Early varieties can be planted out under frost fleece protection, but the later varieties should be planted after the worst frosts have passed in your area – this is generally mid March to mid April. Dig a trench 8 – 13cm (3 – 5in) deep adding a general purpose fertiliser to the bottom of the trench. Plant the potato tubers in the trenches about 30cm (12in) apart, being careful not to knock the shoots off the tubers, and keeping the shoots facing upwards. Then lightly cover with soil. As the plants get to around 20cm (8in) tall you need to bank up the soil around the plant, so the soil covers the bottom two thirds of the plant. Watering your plants well will help improve crop yield and discourage potato scab.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, February 28th, 2016

New lines at Crocus

Dracaena marginata (dragon plant)

Dracaena marginata (dragon plant) £29.99
Position: prefers light shade, but close to a window Soil: fertile: good potting compost Rate of growth: average to fast Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 120cm (including pot) Pot covers: choose a 22cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot. Home care: Water well in the growing season, but less so in winter. Misting the leaves with water will help keep the humidity levels high, as well as keeping the leaves dust-free. Repot in spring every couple of years and keep temperatures above 10C in winter.

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