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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - June 16th, 2014.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen has these new items today

Holly Collection (Standard Tree) - 3 trees - 1 of each variety

Holly Collection (Standard Tree) – 3 trees – 1 of each variety £59.98
Fantastic for year-round interest, these handsome standard holly trees will provide glossy toothed foliage in a variety of colours and striking variegations. White flowers in late spring are followed by spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. These exceptionally hardy shrubs make ideal feature plants in patio containers and borders. Supplied as a pot grown standard plant up to 1m (3’) tall. Mature height: 150cm (59"). Mature spread: 60cm (24").Collection comprises:Holly ‘Golden King’ (Ilex x altaclerensis) - A female holly with glossy green leaves edged with golden yellow. Red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.Holly ‘Alaska’ (Ilex aquifolium) - A female holly with deep green glossy leaves and red berries in winter.Holly ‘Argentea Marginata’ (Ilex aquifolium) - A female holly bearing dark green, toothed leaves with a striking creamy-white edge. Abundant red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.

Tower Pot - 2 Tower Pot and Frame kits

Tower Pot – 2 Tower Pot and Frame kits £29.98
Display your climbing plants in style with this decorative 38cm (15in) diamter pot including a 2-part frame to support your climbing plant as it climbs higher creating the most spectacular garden feature.

Geum 'Doubles Collection' - 6 bareroots - 2 of each variety

Geum ‘Doubles Collection’ – 6 bareroots – 2 of each variety £24.94
A sumptuous collection of Geums in a superb mix of rich colours. These are plants you don’t often see in garden centres, which is a shame as they’re tough, hardy and easy to grow! From early summer right through until autumn, the delightful blooms of Geum ‘Doubles Collection’ are borne on slender stems which are ideal for cutting. Grow Geum at the front of perennial borders for a prolific, airy and long-lasting display every year. Bare root plants supplied.Collection comprises:Geum ‘Flames of Passion’ - Coral-red, semi-double blooms with contrasting yellow anthers, borne on slender, burgundy stems. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16").Geum ‘Mai Tai’ - Delicate, double apricot-orange blooms borne on slender, burgundy stems. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16").Geum ‘Double Sunrise’ - Cheerful, bright yellow double blooms onslender green stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Tower Pot - 1 Tower Pot and Frame kit

Tower Pot – 1 Tower Pot and Frame kit £19.99
Display your climbing plants in style with this decorative 38cm (15in) diamter pot including a 2-part frame to support your climbing plant as it climbs higher creating the most spectacular garden feature.

Holly Collection (Standard Tree) - 3 trees - 1 of each variety - SALE

Holly Collection (Standard Tree) – 3 trees – 1 of each variety – SALE £19.97
Fantastic for year-round interest, these handsome standard holly trees will provide glossy toothed foliage in a variety of colours and striking variegations. White flowers in late spring are followed by spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. These exceptionally hardy shrubs make ideal feature plants in patio containers and borders. Supplied as a pot grown standard plant up to 1m (3’) tall. Mature height: 150cm (59"). Mature spread: 60cm (24").Collection comprises:Holly ‘Golden King’ (Ilex x altaclerensis) - A female holly with glossy green leaves edged with golden yellow. Red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.Holly ‘Alaska’ (Ilex aquifolium) - A female holly with deep green glossy leaves and red berries in winter.Holly ‘Argentea Marginata’ (Ilex aquifolium) - A female holly bearing dark green, toothed leaves with a striking creamy-white edge. Abundant red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.

Begonia 'Inferno' - 10 plug plants

Begonia ‘Inferno’ – 10 plug plants £17.98
A cascade of fiery red flowers will create a blaze of colour in your hanging baskets, flower pouches™ and containers. With supreme resistance to wind and rain, Begonia ‘Inferno’ radiates colour all summer long until its smouldering blooms are extinguished by the first frosts. Height and spread: 30cm (12").

Meconopsis 'Lingholm' - 4 plug plants

Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ – 4 plug plants £17.98
A stunning hardy perennial bearing large sky-blue flowers upon erect, hairy stems. Himalayan Blue Poppies are highly sought after for their exquisite beauty and most unusual coloured poppy flowers, which appear throughout early summer. Unlike many other Meconopsis plants, Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ is also reliably perennial. Plant these captivating flowers in a woodland garden or moist, shady border. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied as plug plants.

Geum 'Doubles Collection' - 3 bareroots - 1 of each variety

Geum ‘Doubles Collection’ – 3 bareroots – 1 of each variety £16.97
A sumptuous collection of Geums in a superb mix of rich colours. These are plants you don’t often see in garden centres, which is a shame as they’re tough, hardy and easy to grow! From early summer right through until autumn, the delightful blooms of Geum ‘Doubles Collection’ are borne on slender stems which are ideal for cutting. Grow Geum at the front of perennial borders for a prolific, airy and long-lasting display every year. Bare root plants supplied.Collection comprises:Geum ‘Flames of Passion’ - Coral-red, semi-double blooms with contrasting yellow anthers, borne on slender, burgundy stems. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16").Geum ‘Mai Tai’ - Delicate, double apricot-orange blooms borne on slender, burgundy stems. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16").Geum ‘Double Sunrise’ - Cheerful, bright yellow double blooms onslender green stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Potato 'Setanta' - 20 seed potato tubers

Potato ‘Setanta’ – 20 seed potato tubers £9.96
MaincropIn a recent taste test Potato ‘Setanta’ was voted the best for roasting, with crisp, golden skin and buttery flesh which just melts in the mouth. High dry-matter content means this potato is also fantastic for baking, chips, and wedges. This late maincrop variety produces a high yield of medium sized, oval tubers with red skins and medium-yellow flesh. With higher drought tolerance than other varieties and good resistance to pests and diseases, including potato blight, ‘Setanta’ is an ideal choice for organic gardeners. Height and spread: 60cm (24").Useful links:How to plant and grow potatoes