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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - February 25th, 2015.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

New items at Van Meuwen

Cherry (Standard) - 2 cherry plants in 23cm pots

Cherry (Standard) – 2 cherry plants in 23cm pots £49.98
Delicate spring cherry blossom followed by a mass of delicious fruit in July! Highly productive, this grafted specimen can be maintained at a manageable height making it perfect for the smaller garden or even a patio container.Useful links:How to plant and grow patio fruit

Pear 'Duo' - 2 root-wrapped peare trees

Pear ‘Duo’ – 2 root-wrapped peare trees £29.98
Duo fruit trees have two varieties, which pollinate each other, grafted onto one stem to create a space-saving tree. Now you can grow a selection of tasty apples and pears in even the smallest garden. Duo Pear - Conference and Bonne Louise on one sturdy stem - Pick delicious Conference in September and Bonne Louise in October. Both have sweet and tender flesh. Height: 2m (78"). Supplied as root-wrapped 1m high pruned trees.Useful links:How to plant and grow patio fruit

Apple Duo - 2 root-wrapped apple trees

Apple Duo – 2 root-wrapped apple trees £29.98
Duo fruit trees have two varieties, which pollinate each other, grafted onto one stem to create a space-saving tree. Now you can grow a selection of tasty apples and pears in even the smallest garden. Duo Apple: Elstar and Golden Delicious on one sturdy stem - Harvest apples from October onwards. Height: 2m (78"). Supplied as root-wrapped 1m high pruned tree.Useful links:How to plant and grow patio fruitCulinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Fruit Tree 'Duo' Collection - 2 root-wrapped plants - 1 of each variety

Fruit Tree ‘Duo’ Collection – 2 root-wrapped plants – 1 of each variety £29.98
 Customer Review RatingDuo fruit trees have two varieties, which pollinate each other, grafted onto one sturdy stem to create a space-saving tree. Now you can grow a selection of tasty apples, pears and plums in even the smallest garden. Comprises: Duo Apple: Elstar and Golden Delicious - Harvest from October onwards.

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - 3 plants in 9cm pots

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ – 3 plants in 9cm pots £17.97
This striking evergreen perennial forms clumps of smooth matt-black, grass-like leaves from which rise dainty stems of contrasting mauve flowers in summer. The bell-shaped blooms are followed by dark inky-blue berries which persist throughout winter for added interest. A stunning contrast to any brightly coloured plant, Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ is hardy and robust, making a wonderful low-maintenance addition to patio containers, rock gardens, woodland gardens or borders. With a spreading habit, Black Lilyturf is particularly useful as a groundcover plant. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Uncinia rubra 'Everflame' - 3 plants in 9cm pots

Uncinia rubra ‘Everflame’ – 3 plants in 9cm pots £17.97
A bright and colourful sedge grass that adds drama and structure to containers, rockeries and the front of borders. Uncinia rubra ‘Everflame’ has fabulous evergreen bronzed foliage with scarlet margins, which persists throughout the winter months in a fiery year round display. This vibrant Red Hook Sedge is a clump forming hardy perennial that will creep gently around damp areas of the garden. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Grass Acorus Ogon - 3 plants in 9cm pots

Grass Acorus Ogon – 3 plants in 9cm pots £17.97
This interesting and unusual coloured dwarf grass will make an eye-catching addition to your garden. Try in patio pots, or in a gravel garden, or simply dotted around your borders, and as they grow larger, divide them up to create more plants! Supplied in 9cm pots.

Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tuscani' - 2 plants in 7cm pots

Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Tuscani’ – 2 plants in 7cm pots £14.98
 Customer Review RatingCreate a little corner of Tuscany in your garden with this elegant Star Jasmine. The highly fragrant, star shaped flowers of Trachelospermum jasminoides are a joy to the senses! Set against a foil of evergreen foliage, this understated climber makes a stunning garden feature from midsummer onwards, covering fences, archways and pergolas with its twining stems. Height: 9m (29’). Spread: 3m (9’). Supplied as plug plants.

Tomato Watering Collars - 3 tomato collars

Tomato Watering Collars – 3 tomato collars £9.99
Watering tomato plants in growbags can prove tricky, with water spilling over the edges instead of reaching the roots where it is needed. Now you can water easily with these handy growbag watering collars. Simply place the collars around the young tomato plants when you plant them into the growbag and they will prevent water from running off throughout the growing season. A great way to ensure that your plants are well watered; saving you time and money too!