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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - December 8th, 2016.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

New items added today at Van Meuwen

Plumeria Collection - 4 bare root plumeria plants - 1 of each variety

Plumeria Collection – 4 bare root plumeria plants – 1 of each variety £29.98
Native to Central America and the Caribbean, Frangipani are glorious exotic plants which are ideal for you to enjoy on your summer patio. Succulent, lush plants house clusters of colourful perfumed flowers with a fragrance so good you’ll wish you could bottle it! Get the holiday look - and fragrance - in your very own garden! We have sourced 4 of the most popular Plumeria colours for you to enjoy; Pink, Red, Yellow and White. Grow in containers and ideally keep over 10°C (50F). Height: 400cm (157"). Spread: 250cm (98")..Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Polianthes 'Duo Collection' - 16 polianthes bulbs - 10 white and 6 pink

Polianthes ‘Duo Collection’ – 16 polianthes bulbs – 10 white and 6 pink £29.96
Polianthes was a popular plant in Victorian times and now it has been re-discovered, this tuberose is well and truly back in vogue. Polianthes ‘Duo Collection’ has spires of fragrant, waxy blooms, which create a gorgeous scent on a summer evening. Best planted in containers for the most successful results and then moved indoors for the winter. They also make excellent flowers for cutting. Treat yourself to the Victorian favourite ‘The Pearl’ and the new, modern ‘Pink Sapphire’. Height: 120cm (48"). Spread: 15cm (6"). Supplied as tubers.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Carnation 'Garden-To-Vase Mix' - 20 carnation plug plants

Carnation ‘Garden-To-Vase Mix’ – 20 carnation plug plants £19.96
Enjoy the wonderful colours and gorgeous fragrance of these commercial-grade carnations. The generous frilly flowers of the Carnation ‘Garden-To-Vase’ look at their most striking in patio pots or clambering up a lattice-framed Tower Pot. Of course, when cut, these carnations are unrivalled as indoor scented flowers. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Nerine 'Mr John' - 10 nerine bulbs

Nerine ‘Mr John’ – 10 nerine bulbs £14.98
Rich, deep pink blooms appearing in autumn make Nerine ‘Mr John’ a great choice for late season colour at the back of your flower beds and borders. Equally at home in containers on a sunny patio this striking Guernsey Lily is guaranteed to add a much needed injection of delightful colour when other plants are fading away. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 8cm (3").

Abyssinian Gladiolus - 100 bulbs

Abyssinian Gladiolus – 100 bulbs £14.98
Understated, elegant blooms nod their heads demurely from the tops of swaying, slender stems. Eye-catching maroon stars mark the centre of each simple white flower, filling the air with a sweet, heady perfume. Gladiolus murielae, also known as Acidanthera, brings a touch of class to borders, adding height and movement when planted in groups. Try cutting some stems for a stylish arrangement indoors. Perfect for the sophisticated gardener! Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Supplied as corms.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubersCulinary information: The lettuce flavoured flowers can be used with sweet or savoury spreads, the individual petals can also be included in salads. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Carnation 'Garden-To-Vase Mix' - 10 carnation plug plants

Carnation ‘Garden-To-Vase Mix’ – 10 carnation plug plants £12.98
Enjoy the wonderful colours and gorgeous fragrance of these commercial-grade carnations. The generous frilly flowers of the Carnation ‘Garden-To-Vase’ look at their most striking in patio pots or clambering up a lattice-framed Tower Pot. Of course, when cut, these carnations are unrivalled as indoor scented flowers. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

Lupin 'Street Party Collection' - 15 bare root lupin plants - 5 of each variety

Lupin ‘Street Party Collection’ – 15 bare root lupin plants – 5 of each variety £11.97
Red, white and blue bloomsLong flowering periodUnbeatable garden performanceVivid strong flower spikes of patriotic red, white and blue that are ideal for creating a celebratory atmosphere in your garden. The Lupin ‘Street Party Collection’ are long flowering and offer unbeatable performance, multiplying from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied.Collection comprises: Lupin ‘My Castle’ - Vibrant red blooms bring height and grandeur to summer borders.Lupin ‘Noble Maiden’ - Pure white flower spikes that put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention.Lupin ‘The Governor’ - Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires.Please note: savings shown are based on price of individual varieties.

Commelina tuberosa - 20 commelina tubers

Commelina tuberosa – 20 commelina tubers £9.98
Native to Mexico, Commelina tuberosa has Intense blue flowers throughout the summer months, and will soon form a clump of these strikingly coloured flowers. A hardy perennial, the Dayflower will add interest and colour to your borders for many years to come, it enjoys a full sun position and then a good covering of mulch for winter protection to give you the best results possible. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 50cm (20").