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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - May 26th, 2016.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

New items today at Van Meuwen

Berkheya purpurea - 20 berkheya plug plants

Berkheya purpurea – 20 berkheya plug plants £19.96
Berkheya purpurea is a very easy to keep plant that has a sunny disposition to cheer up your beds and borders. This delightful thistle-like plant, originally from South Africa has the typical, slightly prickly leaves, which are good for deterring unwelcome visitors form you garden displays. The crowning glory however are the absolutely lovely light mauve sunflower blooms that appear at the top of taller stems above the foliage. A remarkably different type of flower than you would expect and once seen, you will agree it is definitely one for your collection! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20").

Cytisus 'Phebus' - 2 cytisus plants in 8cm pots

Cytisus ‘Phebus’ – 2 cytisus plants in 8cm pots £17.98
A stunning, bright and cheerful spring flowering shrub that will certainly light up your displays with its vibrant blooms! Cytisus ‘Phebus’ has bright yellow flowers which cover the entire shrub in spring, and also have the most wonderful pineapple scent too! As this great little hardy shrub also has a very compact habit too, it will also be suitable for planting in large patio containers, and will need very little looking after too. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 60cm (24").

Cirsium 'Pink Blush' - 2 cirsium plants in 9cm pots

Cirsium ‘Pink Blush’ – 2 cirsium plants in 9cm pots £14.98
Bees and butterflies will adore this cultivated thistle and so will you when the striking fluffy thistle blooms, unusual in white with their intriguing purple tips, appear throughout summer on tall stems above low growing rosettes of spiky-looking foliage. A relaxed, airy habit makes this cirsium a perfect plant for anyone looking to add a modern twist to their classic cottage garden. Ht. 75cm.

Berkheya purpurea - 10 berkheya plug plants

Berkheya purpurea – 10 berkheya plug plants £14.98
Berkheya purpurea is a very easy to keep plant that has a sunny disposition to cheer up your beds and borders. This delightful thistle-like plant, originally from South Africa has the typical, slightly prickly leaves, which are good for deterring unwelcome visitors form you garden displays. The crowning glory however are the absolutely lovely light mauve sunflower blooms that appear at the top of taller stems above the foliage. A remarkably different type of flower than you would expect and once seen, you will agree it is definitely one for your collection! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20").

Leonotis leonorus - 6 leonotis plugplants

Leonotis leonorus – 6 leonotis plugplants £14.98
This unusual, clump-forming, half hardy shrub produces foliage spikes topped with highly unique flower heads in vivid orange which appear like steps up the flowering stem. As Leonotis leonorus is half hardy, protect the plant over the winter months by covering with fleece or storing in a frost-free location. Ideal for cutting, the vibrant stems of the staircase flower make a stunning indoor display. Height: 200cm (78"). Spread 120cm (47")

Parahebe 'Snow Clouds' - 3 parahebe plug plants

Parahebe ‘Snow Clouds’ – 3 parahebe plug plants £12.97
An unusual but very versatile small hardy perennial which can be used in a variety of places in the garden. Parahebe ‘Snow Clouds’ makes a great low groundcover plant as it will effectively spread to help smother weeds , with the added bonus of having very pretty white flowers, each also sporting a delicate pink inner. This lovely little plant can also be used on rockeries or alpine gardens, in amongst other plants as a filler or also in containers where it will spill down over the edges. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 35cm (14").

Leonotis leonorus - 3 leonotis plugplants

Leonotis leonorus – 3 leonotis plugplants £9.99
This unusual, clump-forming, half hardy shrub produces foliage spikes topped with highly unique flower heads in vivid orange which appear like steps up the flowering stem. As Leonotis leonorus is half hardy, protect the plant over the winter months by covering with fleece or storing in a frost-free location. Ideal for cutting, the vibrant stems of the staircase flower make a stunning indoor display. Height: 200cm (78"). Spread 120cm (47")

Cytisus 'Phebus' - 1 cytisus plant in 8cm pot

Cytisus ‘Phebus’ – 1 cytisus plant in 8cm pot £9.99
A stunning, bright and cheerful spring flowering shrub that will certainly light up your displays with its vibrant blooms! Cytisus ‘Phebus’ has bright yellow flowers which cover the entire shrub in spring, and also have the most wonderful pineapple scent too! As this great little hardy shrub also has a very compact habit too, it will also be suitable for planting in large patio containers, and will need very little looking after too. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 60cm (24").

Cirsium 'Pink Blush' - 1 cirsium plant in 9cm pot

Cirsium ‘Pink Blush’ – 1 cirsium plant in 9cm pot £9.99
A real impact plant for any garden, be it a modern or classic cottage style, Cirsium ‘Pink Blush’ is a thistle like you’ve never seen before! This hardy perennial will delight you with its fluffy blooms with a candy pink topping that is not only attractive to us, but will be loved by butterflies and bees all through the summer too! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20")