New products at Van Meuwen
by Sarah - July 3rd, 2015.Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.
Over a hundred new lines today at Van Meuwen
Buxus sempervirens (Large Plant) – 2 buxus plants in 4 litre pots £33.98
A popular evergreen shrub, Buxus sempervirens is easy to grow and perfect for creating topiary, hedges and low border edges. The small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9’) if left unpruned.
Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent'(Large Plant) – 2 plants in 3.5 litre pots £33.98
The aptly named Magnolia Heaven Scent’ is a fragrant, beautiful compact tree or large shrub that fills its surroundings with a delicious honey aroma when the flowers appear in late spring to early summer. The goblet-shaped blooms are a rich, soft pink colour with a distinctive darker stripe. The slow-growing tree continues to flourish throughout the summer, producing gorgeous, green foliage and it is easy to care for as it requires minimal maintenance. This is a beautiful specimen tree for a small garden and it’s easy to see why Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’ is one of the top choices for those looking for something special. Height and spread: 10m (32′ 10").
Laurus nobilis (Large Plant) – 2 plants in 3 litre pots £28.98
Laurus nobilis is well known for its bay leaves which are commonly used to flavour curries, soups and stews. The glossy, leathery leaves remain aromatic all year round when growing on the handsome Bay Laurel tree and they can also be dried for easy storage in the kitchen. This is an evergreen shrub which has pale yellow flowers in the spring, attracting bees and beneficial insects. The Sweet Bay plant can easily be included in borders, herb gardens or patio containers or grown larger and clipped into topiary or hedging. It looks equally at home in the formal garden or in a more naturalistic scheme and its many uses have seen Laurus nobilis awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 1.2m (4’). Spread: 1m (3’3").
Lilac ‘Katherine Havemeyer’ (Large Plant) – 2 plants in 3.5 litre pots £28.98
Syringa ‘Katherine Havemeyer’, a beautiful deciduous lilac shrub, is the perfect, trouble-free addition to any garden. Its lavender-blue flowers are produced on a background of heart-shaped foliage and the plant requires minimal maintenance, making the spreading shrub a firm favourite in cottage garden borders. It is loved by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many species of butterfly, bees and beneficial insects. The wonderfully frangranced flowers appear in profusion in May and June. Height: 7m (23’). Spread: 7m (23’).
Wisteria sinensis ‘Prolific’ (Large Plant) – 2 wisteria plants in 2 litre pots £28.98
Masses of cascading plumes of highly fragrant mauve flowers smother this climbing plant from May to June. This chinese wisteria is a stunning variety, less vigorous than other species, nevertheless it can climb to 9m high and 5m across, if allowed! Ideal for a frame or pergola. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Pieris japonica ‘Passion’ (Large Plant) – 2 plants in 3 litre pots £28.98
An easy to maintain, compact garden shrub, Pieris japonica ‘Passion’ is at its best in spring, when whorled, vivid red foliage appear as well as a profusion of small pink-red flowers. This ‘Lily of the Valley Shrub’ requires minimum pruning, but it can be pruned to a required size and this will encourage vigorous flowering. It is best grown in borders with acidic soil or patio containers containing acidic (ericaceous)compost. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8’).
Lilac ‘Superba’ (Large Plant) – 2 plants in 5 litre pots £28.98
Syringa subsp. microphylla ‘Superba’ is a deciduous shrub that is covered in delicate clusters of subtle pink tubular flowers in late spring. The striking blooms of this Lilac emit a sweet, powerful fragrance that is simply irresistible.Lilac ‘Superba’ is extremely versatile thanks to its compact habit. This variety is ideal for training into a scented, colourful hedge or for growing against a wall. Plants can also be used in large patio containers and small gardens. Height and spread: up to 3.5m (11’).
Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Beauty’ (Large Plant) – 2 sambucus plants in 3.5 litre pots £24.98
A wonderfully decorative shrub with black foliage and panicles of starry pink, citrus fragranced, blooms from early summer. Autumn sees the emergence of glossy black berries that are a useful food source for birds. Ideal for a patio container when young, then transfer to the garden when larger. Ht. 4-6m. Supplied in 3.5 litre pots.
Hardy Ice Plant – 20 plug plants – mixed colours £24.96
Excellent ground coverInteresting new coloursDrought tolerantThe fleshy creeping stems of these hardy Ice Plants make ideal ground cover on sunny banks and poor stony soils. The showy daisy-like flowers of Delosperma create a carpet of intense colour, in exclusive new shades that will stop you in your tracks. This vibrant collection of drought tolerant Ice Plants is perfect for hot, dry areas where many other plants would fail to establish. Height: 10cm (4"). Spread: 60cm (24").