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The Best Leather Flowers and Gardens From Crocus
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Here are some of their great Leather products... - Brandy Bottle - Bottle-shaped yellow flowers from June to August above leathery, mid- to deep green floating leaves. The flowers of this vigorous deep water aquatic plant smell strongly of alcohol - hence its intriguing common name. Coping well in sun or partial shade, it's ideal for a large pond or lake.Position: full sun or partial shadeDepth of water: 60-200cm (2-6ft)Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: yellowHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Divide large clumps in late spring or summerGoes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'
- Brass-ended Beechwood Dibber - Plant seedlings and sow large seeds quickly and accurately with this hand-crafted beechwood dibber that has ten measuring rings to make planting at the correct depth dead easy. The dibber also has a brass end to protect the wood and a leather hanger. Size 28cm long.
- Bull Bay - An impressive, evergreen tree with leathery, dark green, glossy leaves with rust-coloured hairs underneath. In late summer and early autumn, large, fragrant, creamy white blooms are produced at the end of the shoots. It is best grown as a wall shrub in Britain, where its brittle branches need protection from the wind.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: August to SeptemberFlower colour: fragrant, creamy whiteOther features: tolerant of chalky soilsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soilsGoes well with: Cornus alba 'Siberica', Corylus avellana 'Contorta', Rubus thibetanus, Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill', Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, Galanthus elwesii, Muscari aucheri
- Common Polypody - A terrestrial or epiphytic, evergreen fern with long, leathery dark green leaves. Grown for its attractively pinnate fronds, it ideal for growing in walls or can be secured into trees where it will give a tropical look to any garden. It can also be planted at the front of a shady border where it will spread indefinitely.Position: full sun or dappled shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, gritty or stony, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Wrap the rhizomes in moss and tie to a suitable rooting medium and keep moist until established. Shelter from cold, drying windsGoes well with:Asplenium scolopendrium, Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant', Polygonatum odoratum, Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee', Dryopteris filix-mas, Hosta 'Big Daddy'
- Felco Leather Holster 910 - The perfect holster for all sizes of Felco secateurs. It can either be attached to your belt and is made from hard wearing leather.
- Italian Handmade Secateurs - A classic-shaped pair of secateurs hand-made in Italian with burgundy handles and a matching burgundy leather holster. The secateurs are a very stylish giftthat comes wrapped up in a lovely hessian bag.
- Ladies Rust Gardening Gauntlet - These fabulous gauntlets will protect your hands and arms when tackling thorny shrubs and prickly plants. They are made from superior leather and suede, lined with fleece for sheer comfort. The long arm protection will give you the confidence to get in there and prune without getting scratched!
- Leather Tool Apron - The ultimate hard-wearing tool apron that's made from suede and leather with reinforced edges. Three generous pockets provide ample space to carry and keep a range of hand tools, string and other essential sundries. Measuring 33x45cm, this top-of-the-range tool-carrying waist apron has fully adjustable leather straps, reinforced brass eyelets and buckle. One size fits all.
- Leatherleaf Sedge - The coppery-brown leaves of this evergreen grass look strangely like hair. An extremely versatile plant - can be grown as a specimen and in containers. We've even seen it planted in a chic, urban windowbox with Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigresens'. Brown flower spikes in mid- and late summer.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moisture retentive soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: brownOther features: evergreen coppery-brown leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Comb through the plant in winter to remove dead foliageGoes well with: Carex comans 'Frosted Curls', Carex morrowii 'Variegata', Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Galanthus nivalis, Carex flagillifera
- Lenten Rose - Beautiful, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped red, double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This lenten rose makes a stunning ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.save £2.00 was £14.95Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: double redOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
- Lenten Rose - Gorgeous, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped deep purple, double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This lenten rose creates a stunning ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.save £2.00 was £14.95Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: double purpleOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
- Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, apricot flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: apricotOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each spring
- Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, pink flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: pinkOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
- Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, red flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: redOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
- Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores, they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: whiteOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
- Lenten Rose - Pretty, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped, white with red speckles flowers from February to April and leathery, deep green leaves. This is an attractive variety which is perfect as a ground cover for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs. Like all hellebores they prefer a heavy, neutral to alkaline soil.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: white with red specklesOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
- Lenten Rose - Stunning, pendent or outward-facing, saucer-shaped purple-blue double flowers from February to April above leathery, deep green leaves. This is a new lenten rose variety and the flower colour is extremely unusual as well as beautiful. The hazy, deep purple-blue flowers look particularly good when planted with snowdrops. Like all lenten rose, it is a great ground cover plant for areas of dappled shade under deciduous trees and shrubs.Position: partial shadeSoil: heavy, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: February to April Flower colour: deep purple-blueOther features: all parts of the plant cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap may cause skin irritationHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould or organic matter to the planting hole. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant in autumn and provide a top-dressing of general fertiliser each springGoes well with: Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata', Sarcococca confusa, Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Mahonia aquifolium
- Premium Leather Gloves - Ultra soft leather and suede, rich colours and exceptional craftmanship are what makes the Premium range stand out in the crowd. They are strong enough to withstand any challenge yet supple enough to give unrivalled comfort. Premium Leather GlovesSoft and supple two tone leather glovesTough and hard-wearingSoft fleece liningSpecially designed thumb for extra comfort and fitElasticated wrist band for improved fit
- Premium Leather Gloves - Ultra soft leather and suede, rich colours and exceptional craftmanship are what makes the Premium range stand out in the crowd. They are strong enough to withstand any challenge yet supple enough to give unrivalled comfort. Premium Leather GlovesSoft and supple two tone leather glovesTough and hard-wearingSoft fleece liningSpecially designed thumb for extra comfort and fitElasticated wrist band for improved fit
- Rugosa Rose - Charming, clove-scented, single, light pink flowers from July to September, followed by tomato-shaped, dark red autumn hips, and leathery, mid-green leaves. This sturdy, Rogosa-style, repeat-flowering, shrub rose is one of the best disease-resistant varieties. Its spreading habit makes an excellent informal hedge for an open, sunny site with fertile, moist but well-drained soil.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: light pinkOther features: excellent cut-flowers; leathery, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.Goes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
- Rugosa Rose - Masses of large, semi-double, fragrant, white flowers, from July to September, occasionally followed by spherical, red, rose-hips. This popular and reliable shrub rose is perfect for a mixed or shrub border in sun or partial shade. Best on fertile, moist, well-drained soil, the delicate paper-like blooms make elegant cut-flowers.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowers; leathery, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 20-30cm (8-12in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.Goes well with: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Alchemilla mollis, Rosa 'Congratulations', Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
- Silver Hedgehog Holly (Male) - Leathery, dark green leaves with spine-covered, creamy margins on dark purple stems. This slow-growing, upright, shrub is a 'male' variety of holly that doesn't produce any berries. Performing best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil it's perfect for a large, sunny shrub border or woodland edge.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: May and June Flower colour: whiteOther features: stems of holly are ideal for floral arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyGarden 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 plantGoes well with:Griselina littoralis, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Purpureum', Taxus baccata, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price', Galanthus nivalis
- Superior Grade Leather Gloves - Made from the finest, superior quality leather, the Elite range of stylish and hard-wearing gloves are in a class of their own and will bring a touch of luxury to all those work, gardening and outdoor activities. Superior Grade LeatherRich, soft tanned leatherSpecially designed thumb for extra comfort and fitComfortable elasticated wrist for improved fitSoft and suppleSuede palm for extra protection
- Superior Grade Leather Gloves - Made from the finest, superior quality leather, the Elite range of stylish and hard-wearing gloves are in a class of their own and will bring a touch of luxury to all those work, gardening and outdoor activities. Superior Grade LeatherRich, soft tanned leatherSpecially designed thumb for extra comfort and fitComfortable elasticated wrist for improved fitSoft and suppleSuede palm for extra protection
- Superior Grade Leather Gloves - Made from the finest, superior quality leather, the Elite range of stylish and hard-wearing gloves are in a class of their own and will bring a touch of luxury to all those work, gardening and outdoor activities. Superior Grade LeatherRich, soft tanned leatherSpecially designed thumb for extra comfort and fitComfortable elasticated wrist for improved fitSoft and suppleSuede palm for extra protection
- Switch Ivy - Leathery green to copper foliage in the summer followed by stunning claret purple/red tints in the winter. Dense, compact, bushy habit preferring a moist peaty soil in partial shade. This is an ideal container plant and should be potted in ericaceous compost.Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: springFlower colour: whiteOther features: good all year round colourHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Minimal pruning is required. Remove misplaced, dead or diseased branches in late springGoes well with: Pieris 'Forest Flame', Enkianthus campanulatus, Rhododendron 'Homebush', Rhododendron 'Ptarmigan', Fothergilla 'Blue Mist', Erica x darleyensis 'J. W. Porter', Erica cinerea 'Stephen Davis'
- Switch Ivy - Leathery green to copper foliage in winter followed by red new growth in summer
- White Hedgehog Rose - Masses of fragrant, single, yellow-centred, white flowers from July to September, followed by large, red or orange-red rose-hips. This vigorous, white species rose makes a great, informal, flowering hedge for an open, sunny site. An excellent choice for the wildlife garden, the leathery, dark-green leaves turn butter-gold in autumn.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyTo find out more about how to plant a hedge, click hereGarden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soilGoes well with: Alchemilla mollis, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Hesperis matronalis, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group, Allium sphaerocephalon, Clematis 'Etoile Violette'All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.
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