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New products at Van Meuwen

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

Van Meuwen just added these new items

Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' - 2 bamboo plants in 9cm pots

Bamboo ‘Asian Wonder’ – 2 bamboo plants in 9cm pots £26.98
Bamboo ‘Asian Wonder’ is a wonderful new type of ‘umbrella bamboo’. This clump-forming fargesia matures with crimson canes - don’t be afraid to remove some of the lower leaves to show them off! Easy to grow, and an ideal choice for an interesting garden screen, ‘Asian Wonder’ adds colour and movement to the garden, all year round. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 1.2m (4’). Supplied in a 9cm (3.5’) pot.

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' (Large Plant) - 2 campsis plant in 1 litre pot

Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’ (Large Plant) – 2 campsis plant in 1 litre pot £26.98
The trumpet vine or trumpet creeper Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’ might look exotic and tropical, but is incredibly easy to grow, simply needing a south-facing wall to climb, or a sheltered pergola to creep over. From May to September it will be covered in orange flowers. Height: 1.5m (5ft). Supplied in a 1 litre pot.

Primrose 'Blackberry Crush' - 72 primrose plug tray plants

Primrose ‘Blackberry Crush’ – 72 primrose plug tray plants £19.97
Primrose ‘Blackberry Crush’ is an outstanding primrose, with an eye-catching trio of colours. The yellow centres of the flowers are surrounded by white that contrasts with the deep burgundy tips of the petals. Add to this the slender white margins, and you have a wonderfully colourful plant for mixed spring containers and borders. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Primrose 'Silver Service' - 72 primrose plug tray plants

Primrose ‘Silver Service’ – 72 primrose plug tray plants £19.97
A new arrival, Primrose ‘Silver Service’ has shimmering silver petals, enhanced by bright red and gold centres. An incredibly pretty choice for a spring display, trying planting ‘Silver Service’ with contrasting red tulips, or deep hyacinths, to put on a really dazzling show. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Narcissus 'Blushing Lady' - 40 narcissus bulbs

Narcissus ‘Blushing Lady’ – 40 narcissus bulbs £19.96
Narcissus ‘Blushing Lady’ is one of the first miniature daffodils to have pink-yellow flowers, which come into bloom in March and April. A modern variety, it nonetheless exudes an old-fashioned elegance, charm and perfume, and is a great choice for borders and containers. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Supplied as bulbs.

Picea glauca 'Alberta Spruce' - 2 picea glauca plants in 1 litre pots

Picea glauca ‘Alberta Spruce’ – 2 picea glauca plants in 1 litre pots £17.98
A native of the temperate forests of North America, Picea Glauca is a stunning evergreen spruce with branches covered in short, needle-like leaves and bearing slender, cylindrical cones. Happy in moist or wet soils and full sunlight. Ultimate height: 50m (160’) Spread: 6m (20’). Supplied in a 1 litre pot.

Hyacinth 'Pagoda Mix' - 100 hyacinth bulbs

Hyacinth ‘Pagoda Mix’ – 100 hyacinth bulbs £17.96
Hyacinths give a sheltered spring border a glimpse of the oriental, with their rising-towers of blooms in magical colours. Add to this their heavenly aroma and they’re destined for pride of place in your garden year after year. Ht. 20cm. Supplied as bulbs.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers

Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' - 1 bamboo plant in 9cm pot

Bamboo ‘Asian Wonder’ – 1 bamboo plant in 9cm pot £16.99
Bamboo ‘Asian Wonder’ is a wonderful new type of ‘umbrella bamboo’. This clump-forming fargesia matures with crimson canes - don’t be afraid to remove some of the lower leaves to show them off! Easy to grow, and an ideal choice for an interesting garden screen, ‘Asian Wonder’ adds colour and movement to the garden, all year round. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 1.2m (4’). Supplied in a 9cm (3.5’) pot.

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' (Large Plant) - 1 campsis plants in 1 litre pots

Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’ (Large Plant) – 1 campsis plants in 1 litre pots £16.99
The trumpet vine or trumpet creeper Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’ might look exotic and tropical, but is incredibly easy to grow, simply needing a south-facing wall to climb, or a sheltered pergola to creep over. From May to September it will be covered in orange flowers. Height: 1.5m (5ft). Supplied in a 1 litre pot.