Crocus - The Autumn & Winter Edition 2024 by crocuscouk

Welcome all,

As autumn heads for winter, we say farewell to the season of plenty. Thankfully, nature still gives us gifts of beauty; the intoxicating scent of the winter flowering shrub, those summer stars whose architectural forms dazzle us in their dusting of frost, or the bulbs we plant like treasure to discover in the spring. Here, we unveil some favourites as a sample of what we have in store. With Christmas around the corner, we have put together some ideas for decking your halls, and a few present suggestions, including some collections that we would like ourselves.

And if you or someone you love needs cheering up, there’s nothing like an indoor plant to help lift their spirits with a bit of oxygen and green energy.

We hope this season’s Edition brings you inspiration for creating joy in your home and garden across the winter months.

Mark and Peter Founders of Crocus

Mark's

nursery favourites

6 Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' |

7 Helleborus × hybridus Harvington Double Apricot |

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Peter's

nursery favourites

1 Hippeastrum (Spider Group) ‘Evergreen’ / Hippeastrum

‘(Diamond Group) Green Magic’ / Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group)

‘Christmas Gift’ / Plant trough - aged zinc | 2 Wax Amaryllis |

3 Scented indoor paperwhites | 4 Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group)

‘Gervase’ / Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) ‘Red Lion’ / Plant trough

- dark rust | 5 Tulipa 'Copper Image', Tulipa 'La Belle Époque', Tulipa 'Apricot Beauty' | 6 Narcissus 'Bridal Crown', Narcissus 'White Lion', Narcissus 'Pastorale' | See online for prices

Bulbs to look forward to

Instilling a sense of anticipation and joy, spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in abundance in autumn. For standout displays in the garden, choose our newly crafted bulb collections, inspired by trending colour palettes. While winter colour can be enjoyed indoors with paperwhites and amaryllis.

Timeless Christmas collections

Light up your tree with our vibrant and textural range of felted, beaded and papercraft decorations; or dress your windowsills and fireplaces with everlasting advent calendars and enchanting woodland scenes. These quality pieces will go on to become muchloved heirlooms that will mark the start of the festive season for years to come.

Gift hampers gardeners will love

Whether shopping for a boffin or a beginner, our new themed gift hampers make wonderful gifts. Curated by our team of Crocus gardeners, each is packed with a tailor-made collection containing both practical and beautifully crafted pieces.

1 Luxury Garden Tool Hamper: Wooden trug, Compact pruner, Hori hori, Bulb auger, Gloves, Twine tin, Copper sponges, Tool oil, Jute gift bag £79.99

2 The Flower Garden Gift Set: Wooden trug, Flower frog, Steel snips, Kenzan, Flower press, Dried flower hanger, Jute gift bag £59.99

3 The Pro Gardener’s Hamper: Tool bag, RHS almanac, Root buddies, Niwaki secateurs, DeWit handhoe, Niwaki mini crean mate, Wool pot scarf, Jute gift bag £129.99

4 The Seed Grower's Hamper: Wooden trug, Root trainer pots, Compost block, Bamboo widger/ dibber (each tool), Organic rooting gel, Chalkboard labels, Crushed whelk shells, Sweet pea seeds, Jute gift bag £59.99 See online for more hampers

Fast and fabulous last minute gifting

Accidentally left someone off your list, or want to thank a generous host? These houseplants come paired with a beautiful pot so they’re ready to be unwrapped and enjoyed. Next day delivery is available for all items if you book before 20th December, and free for our Premium Range*.

1 Phalaenopsis 'Bellissimo Amore' with glazed speckled anthracite pot | 2 Cymbidium 'Piccobello Pink' with grey terracotta pot & saucer | 3 Zamioculcas zamiifolia Raven ('Dowon') (PBR) with etched aluminium pot | 4 Spathiphyllum Bingo Cupido ('Spapril') (PBR) with terracotta pot & saucer | 5 Stephanotis floribunda with glazed round pot - dark green | 6 Aspidistra elatior with polished brass pot | 7 Howea forsteriana with light brown pot| 8 Adiantum raddianum 'Fragrantissimum' with brass etched pot | 9 Phalaenopsis 'Asian Coral' with verdigris patina pot | 10 Asplenium antiquum 'Osaka' with rustic white pot | 11 Dypsis lutescens with galvanised pot | 12 Stephanotis floribunda with scalloped pot & saucer - green / Phalaenopsis grandiflorum 'White' and Phalaenopsis 'White Willd Orchid' with terracotta orchid pot | See online for prices