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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - February 19th, 2014.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen just added these new items

Cherry 'Stella' - 1 bareroot tree

Cherry ‘Stella’ – 1 bareroot tree £29.99
 Customer Review RatingSelf fertile and easy to grow; Stella remains the most popular dessert cherry. White cherry blossom appear in spring followed by an abundant crop of large, dark-red, sweet fruit in late July. Initially growing with an upright habit, it will gradually spread as it matures. Height: 4m if left unpruned but can easily be maintained to just 275cm (9’).Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Apple 'Braeburn' - 1 bareroot tree

Apple ‘Braeburn’ – 1 bareroot tree £29.99
Braeburn is a first class dessert apple - crisp without being hard, and very juicy. This variety can be harvested in October and stores very well. Braeburn is not self-pollinating so for the heaviest crops it is best grown with Cox’s Orange Pippin. Height: 3m (9’) Rootstock: M9/ M26. Supplied as root-wrapped 1m high pruned tree.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Plum 'Victoria' - 1 bareroot tree

Plum ‘Victoria’ – 1 bareroot tree £29.99
A classic, self fertile variety of plum producing heavy crops of delicious fruit in August and September. Victoria plums are delicious eaten straight from the tree, but also are excellent for freezing, jam-making and desserts. 1.2m high root wrap tree supplied that should produce a few fruit within 2 years and start cropping in just 3 years. Height when mature: 3m (9’). Rootstock: St Julien or Ferlinan.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Pear 'Conference' - 1 bareroot tree

Pear ‘Conference’ – 1 bareroot tree £29.99
Self fertile and a reliable cropper! Pick these sweet juicy pears in September for eating from October to November. Height: 3m (9’) Rootstock: Quince A. Supplied as root-wrapped 1m high pruned tree.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Daffodil 'Lover's Collection' - 80 bulbs -10 of each variety

Daffodil ‘Lover’s Collection’ – 80 bulbs -10 of each variety £24.92
Customer favourite8 stunning varietiesWelcome the return of spring with this delectable selection of cheery daffodils. A stunning variety of colour and flower shape to delight you year after year! Height: 40cm (16"). Bulb size: 10/12cm. Collection comprises: Daffodil ‘White Lion’ - Luxurious folds of soft yellow and lemon petals.Daffodil ‘Birma’ - Bright golden blooms with deep orange trumpets are carried high on tall stems. Daffodil ‘Tahiti’ - Flamboyant soft yellow petals with ruffled copper centres are sure to warm your heart. Daffodil ‘Golden King Alfred’ - Traditional, large trumpets on tall, sturdy stems.Daffodil ‘Dick Wilden’ - A blaze of golden petals with frilly centres.Daffodil ‘Pink Pride’ - Pretty pink-yellow trumpets that deepen to rose pink as they matureDaffodil ‘Cheerfulness’ - Rosettes of soft yellow rounded petals.Daffodil ‘Spellbinder’ - Large trumpets open greenish-yellow, maturing to white, against a backdrop of lemony yellow petals.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Top ten tips for growing daffodils

Pansy 'Ballerina' - 140 mini-plugs

Pansy ‘Ballerina’ – 140 mini-plugs £19.99
An unusual new variety with deeply frilled petals like the folds of a ballerina’s tutu. The frilly blooms are produced over a long period throughout summer in a fantastic array of soft colours. Superb in beds, hanging baskets and all kinds of patio containers. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Petunia 'Express Union Jack Mix' - 140 mini-plugs

Petunia ‘Express Union Jack Mix’ – 140 mini-plugs £17.99
Create a celebratory display for your hanging baskets, Flower Pouches™, patio pots or borders, with this vigorous and great value Petunia ‘Express Union Jack Mix’. Fast-growing plants bloom in abundance, all summer long in a flurry of red, white and blue, without the need for cutting back. With good weather tolerance to hot or cold weather, these petunias are perfect for our unpredictable British summers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Salpiglossis sinuata 'Tongue Twisters' - 140 mini-plugs

Salpiglossis sinuata ‘Tongue Twisters’ – 140 mini-plugs £17.99
 Customer Review RatingVelvety trumpet blooms etched with gold make an opulent display in beds, borders and containers all summer long. Salpiglossis sinuata ‘Tongue Twisters’ bears its regal blooms on tall stems that are ideal for cutting for an eye-catching flower arrangement indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Lobelia 'Monsoon' - 140 mini-plugs

Lobelia ‘Monsoon’ – 140 mini-plugs £17.99
Amazing cascading colour, this gorgeous deep blue lobelia is a must for your patio containers and hanging baskets. Thousands of flowers will sparkle to life throughout summer. Supplied as plug tray plants.