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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - April 23rd, 2016.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

New lines today at Van Meuwen

Soldanella montana - 2 soldanella plants in 9cm pots

Soldanella montana – 2 soldanella plants in 9cm pots £19.98
Delicate nodding blue flowers with dainty fringed petals rise above rounded, glossy evergreen leaves. Commonly known as the Snowbell, the spring flowers of this hardy perennial make a fascinating feature that will certainly demand closer inspection. Soldanella montana is an unusual little plant for a shady spot, that makes an interesting addition to rockeries, and alpine troughs. Height and spread: 20cm (8").

Soldanella montana - 1 soldanella plant in 9cm pot

Soldanella montana – 1 soldanella plant in 9cm pot £14.99
Delicate nodding blue flowers with dainty fringed petals rise above rounded, glossy evergreen leaves. Commonly known as the Snowbell, the spring flowers of this hardy perennial make a fascinating feature that will certainly demand closer inspection. Soldanella montana is an unusual little plant for a shady spot, that makes an interesting addition to rockeries, and alpine troughs. Height and spread: 20cm (8").

Fuji Cherry 'Kojo No Mai' - 1 fuji cherry plant in 9cm pot

Fuji Cherry ‘Kojo No Mai’ – 1 fuji cherry plant in 9cm pot £14.99
A popular Fuji Cherry with an RHS Award of Garden Merit, grown for its stunning early spring display of white flowers with hints of pink. Unlike many ornamental cherries, Prunus ‘Kojo No Mai’ is a compact, rounded shrub, ideal for small and low-maintenance gardens. Fuji Cherries are easy to grow and look fabulous either as a specimen shrub, under-planted with early spring bulbs or as part of a wildlife garden where the abundant blossoms attract bees. In the autumn, the leaves take on rich orange and red tones, making this cherry superb for seasonal interest. Height and spread: 2.5m (8’). Supplied in a 9cm pot.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Hellebore 'Burgundy' - 1 hellebore plant in 9cm pot

Hellebore ‘Burgundy’ – 1 hellebore plant in 9cm pot £13.99
Single, cup-shaped blooms in rich burgundy red bring a welcome splash of colour to winter gardens. The graceful flowers of Hellebore ‘Burgundy’ are borne above bushy clumps of evergreen leathery foliage, providing year-round interest. Hardy and low maintenance, these perennial plants are fabulous for a shady border or woodland garden. Hellebores will even thrive in containers on the patio. Height and spread: 30cm (12”). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Tower' (Large Plant) - 1 sambucus plant in 9cm pot

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Tower’ (Large Plant) – 1 sambucus plant in 9cm pot £13.99
This ornamental Elder is a superb shrub for small and medium sized gardens. Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Tower’ is dense and compact, with an upright column like habit, making it ideal for smaller garden borders, or as a stand alone specimen. Its leaves emerge green in colour, then change to deep burgundy. In summer the bush is covered in clusters of small pink flowers carried in large panicles. Dark glossy berries grow in late summer and provide a great food source for garden birds in autumn. Height: 2.5m (8’). Spread: 1.2m (4’).

Hibiscus 'Sugared Almond' - 1 bare root hibiscus plant

Hibiscus ‘Sugared Almond’ – 1 bare root hibiscus plant £9.99
An unusual and beautiful hardy Hibiscus producing delicate, double lilac blooms with cerise flashes at the base of each petal. This low-maintenance deciduous shrub makes an excellent specimen plant. Alternatively plant Hibiscus ‘Sugared Almond’ in mixed borders for an exotic display which lasts from late summer right through until October. Height and spread: 2m (6’).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.