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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - April 26th, 2014.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen has loads of new products today

Carnation 'Crimson Rim' - 20 carnation plug plants

Carnation ‘Crimson Rim’ – 20 carnation plug plants £29.96
A modern dianthus with plenty of old-fashioned character! Unlike many new varieties, Carnation ‘Crimson Rim’ retains its rich clove-like fragrance that harks back to the Carnations of yesteryear. The pristine white blooms are delicately edged in raspberry red for a classic and elegant appearance. This clump forming hardy perennial is easy to grow and undemanding, and makes a stunning cut flower too Supplied as plug plants. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12").

Garden Ready 'Glory Collection' - 84 garden-ready plug plants - 21 of each variety

Garden Ready ‘Glory Collection’ – 84 garden-ready plug plants – 21 of each variety £29.96
By popular demand we’ve grown on four more of your favourite summer bedding varieties into large ‘garden-ready’ plug plants for a glorious display in your garden. If you’ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, try this Garden Ready ‘Glory Collection’. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders without the need for growing on. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread:45cm (18"). Supplied as large garden-ready plug plants.Collection comprises: Begonia ‘Inspiration’ - Beautiful iridescent blooms and striking, fleshy bronze and green foliage.Gazania ‘Stars in Stripes’ - Unique flowers with a beautifully contrasting darker stripe on every petal.Marigold ‘Durango’ - Neat, well branched, uniform plants that give a fabulous garden performance.Lobelia ‘Ultra-cascade’ - A sparkling array of dainty flowers in shades of indigo, pale blue, white, purple and lilac.

Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern - 2 tree fern plants in 2 litre pots

Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern – 2 tree fern plants in 2 litre pots £24.98
This stunningly attractive ornamental fern adds an exotic flavour to shady and damp parts of the garden. Native to Tasmania and south eastern Australia it is hardy to around -5°C (23°F) and thrives in the relatively wet climate of the UK. Slow growing to a maximum height of 4 metres with a stout trunk that forms over a long period as previous years fronds die-back. Supplied in 2 litre pot.

Lewisia 'Elise Mixed' - 72 lewisia plugtray plants

Lewisia ‘Elise Mixed’ – 72 lewisia plugtray plants £24.97
An exotic-looking bedding plant, ideal for containers and borders, that is quick to begin flowering and will fill your garden with starry blooms from May to September. As perennials they will grow again each year, in well-drained locations. Suplied as plugtray plants.

Gerbera 'Sweet Collection' (Hardy) - 3 gerbera plants in 7cm pots - 1 of each variety

Gerbera ‘Sweet Collection’ (Hardy) – 3 gerbera plants in 7cm pots – 1 of each variety £24.97
Unlike Barberton Daisies of years gone by, Gerbera ‘Sweet Collection’ are proven to be winter hardy in the UK, so they’ll return every spring. Large Gerbera flowers perch upon stiff, leafless stems making them perfect for cut flower arrangements. Blooming reliably from late spring to autumn, these magnificent hardy Gerbera Daisies make fabulous patio plants and bring a cheery outlook to sunny sheltered perennial borders. Supplied in 7cm pots.Height and spread: 40cm (16"). Collection comprises: Gerbera ‘Sweet Dreams’ - Pink Gerbera ‘Sweet Glow’ - Orange-red Gerbera ‘Sweet Honey’ - Warm yellow

Katsura Tree - 2 plants in 9cm pots

Katsura Tree – 2 plants in 9cm pots £19.98
Enjoy its attractive and sweet smelling foliage! It’s a tree for all seasons whose leaves turn from shades of purple in spring, to citrus green in summer and golden yellow in autumn. Just mix a few bags of ericaceous compost into the soil on planting and it’ll establish nicely. Ht. 5-10m. Supplied in 9cm pot.

Lewisia 'Elise Mixed' - 48 lewisia plugtray plants

Lewisia ‘Elise Mixed’ – 48 lewisia plugtray plants £19.98
An exotic-looking bedding plant, ideal for containers and borders, that is quick to begin flowering and will fill your garden with starry blooms from May to September. As perennials they will grow again each year, in well-drained locations. Suplied as plugtray plants.

Clematis (Top to Bottom) 'Success Magenta' - 2 clematis plug plants

Clematis (Top to Bottom) ‘Success Magenta’ – 2 clematis plug plants £19.98
Huge magenta flowers smother the climbing stems of Clematis (Top to Bottom) ‘Success Magenta’ from the base of the plant to the tips. The show stopping blooms, each measuring up to 15cm (6"), are produced in abundance throughout summer. This neat and compact Clematis is perfect for patio containers or brightening up a sunny wall or pergola.Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 1.5m (5’). Pruning Group: 2. Supplied as plug plants.

Cape Fuchsia 'Funfare Collection' - 20 cape fuchsia plug plants - 5 of each variety

Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Collection’ – 20 cape fuchsia plug plants – 5 of each variety £19.98
Long pendulous flower spikes drape like exquisite chandeliers from the flowering stems of Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Collection’. Specially bred for a neat and compact growth habit, these impressive Phygelius plants are free-flowering and easy to grow, making an exotic addition to tropical themed patio pots and borders. In mild parts of the UK they may be grown as a semi-evergreen shrub if winter protection is provided. However in most parts, where cold frosts cut back the tender stems in winter, it is best grown as a perennial. Supplied as plug plants. Height: 40cm (16"). 50cm (20").Collection comprises: Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Coral’Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Orange’Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Wine’Cape Fuchsia ‘Funfare Yellow’