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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - December 11th, 2014.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen has these new products today

Acer 'Orange Beauty' - 3 plants in 10.5cm pots

Acer ‘Orange Beauty’ – 3 plants in 10.5cm pots £17.97
The fiery foliage of Acer ‘Orange Beauty’ creates a riotous explosion of orange-yellow leaves in spring that colour to shades of red and gold in autumn. Japanese maples make magnificent focal points for shaded, sheltered spots in the garden where their delicate foliage is protected from strong sunlight and drying winds. Ideal for borders and large patio containers. Height and spread: 3m (118").Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Dahlia 'Blue Bayou' - 10 tubers

Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’ – 10 tubers £14.98
Showy lavender outer petals with deep purple pin cushion centres are held on tall dark stems. Dahlia Blue Bayou boasts large 10cm flowers that are simply breathtaking when cut for a vase or bouquet. Store the tubers over winter and enjoy their opulence year after year. A striking addition to sunny borders! Height: 90-100cm (36-48"). Size one tubers supplied.Useful links:How to grow Dahlias

Cauliflower 'Multi-Headed' - 10 cauliflower plug plants

Cauliflower ‘Multi-Headed’ – 10 cauliflower plug plants £14.98
Cauliflower ‘Multi-Headed’ is a neat, compact plant with good tolerance to insect damage and fungal disease, that can easily be grown on the patio. If the main head is harvested in August, this novel variety will produce 3 to 5 side shoots, each with their own mini curd! These tasty little cauliflowers are perfect for individual servings.Height:30cm (12”). Spread: 45cm (18”).

Cucumber 'Cucino' F1 Hybrid - 6 cucumber plants in 5cm pots

Cucumber ‘Cucino’ F1 Hybrid – 6 cucumber plants in 5cm pots £12.98
Unique bite-sized cucumbers, these are ideal ‘snack-size’ fruits! Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Cucumber ‘Cucino’ produces tasty, crisp and uniform baby cucumbers from June through to the first frosts. Ideal for growing in a greenhouse this mini cucumber can also be grown outdoors in a sheltered, sunny spot. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied in 5cm pots.

Acer 'Orange Beauty' - 1 plant in 10.5cm pot

Acer ‘Orange Beauty’ – 1 plant in 10.5cm pot £11.99
The fiery foliage of Acer ‘Orange Beauty’ creates a riotous explosion of orange-yellow leaves in spring that colour to shades of red and gold in autumn. Japanese maples make magnificent focal points for shaded, sheltered spots in the garden where their delicate foliage is protected from strong sunlight and drying winds. Ideal for borders and large patio containers. Height and spread: 3m (118").Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Dahlia 'Blue Bayou' - 5 tubers

Dahlia ‘Blue Bayou’ – 5 tubers £9.99
Showy lavender outer petals with deep purple pin cushion centres are held on tall dark stems. Dahlia Blue Bayou boasts large 10cm flowers that are simply breathtaking when cut for a vase or bouquet. Store the tubers over winter and enjoy their opulence year after year. A striking addition to sunny borders! Height: 90-100cm (36-48"). Size one tubers supplied.Useful links:How to grow Dahlias

Cauliflower 'Multi-Headed' - 5 cauliflower plug plants

Cauliflower ‘Multi-Headed’ – 5 cauliflower plug plants £9.99
Cauliflower ‘Multi-Headed’ is a neat, compact plant with good tolerance to insect damage and fungal disease, that can easily be grown on the patio. If the main head is harvested in August, this novel variety will produce 3 to 5 side shoots, each with their own mini curd! These tasty little cauliflowers are perfect for individual servings.Height:30cm (12”). Spread: 45cm (18”).

Beetroot 'Wodan' F1 Hybrid - 20 beetroot plug plants

Beetroot ‘Wodan’ F1 Hybrid – 20 beetroot plug plants £9.98
This superb RHS AGM variety produces rounded, bright red roots that won’t turn woody. Beetroot ‘Wodan’ has a delicious flavour eaten hot, cold or pickled . The young beetroot leaves can also be used as an alternative to spinach, making this a particularly useful crop. Supplied as plug plants. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Brussels Sprout 'Trafalgar' F1 Hybrid - 15 Brussels sprout plug plants

Brussels Sprout ‘Trafalgar’ F1 Hybrid – 15 Brussels sprout plug plants £9.97
This modern hybrid yields heavy crops of neat button sprouts with a fabulous, sweet flavour. Brussels Sprout ‘Trafalgar’ is a tall variety which can be harvested from mid December to March, making this the perfect choice for producing Christmas Brussels Sprouts. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied as plug plants.