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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - February 17th, 2017.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen has these new products today

Water Barrel & Fountain Planter - 1 x water barrel and fountain planter

Water Barrel & Fountain Planter – 1 x water barrel and fountain planter £44.99
Bring the sound of water into your garden with this imaginatively designed water barrel feature. Mounted on top of the upturned barrel, a fountain pours a single jet of water into the simple barrel-top pool. At the base is a 40cm diameter planter. Fill it to overflowing with brightly coloured flowers or with a leafy green tapestry of plants, to create a magical effect!Although it has the appearance of oak, the barrel is made of UV stabilised polyurethane which is lightweight and weather resistant. A submersible pump circulates the water from the pool or reservoir to the fountain. The mains powered pump is British Standard Approved and comes with a heavy duty outdoor cable.Height: 91cm (36"). Diameter: 40cm (16").

Summer Bulb Collection - 300 summer bulbs

Summer Bulb Collection – 300 summer bulbs £24.98
If you’re looking to inject a pop of colour in your borders or patio pots, why not try our amazing summer bulb collection. Consisting of seven of our most popular summer flowering varieties, this collection will be guaranteed to create a bright display for you this summer. With the majority of your bulbs flowering just 10-12 weeks after planting, you won’t have long to wait to enjoy your collection. The remaining varieties will flower in July/August giving you continuous colour throughout the summer. Most of these bulbs can be planted straight away but can be left to plant any time up until late April.Collection includes (the number of bulbs is based on the 150 bulbs pack): Gladiolus murielae/Acidenthera (7 bulbs) - A showy beauty with a heady fragrance. Perfect for late summer and early autumn displays. Bulb size 6/8. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 10cm (4").Anemone coronaria ‘De Caen’ (35 bulbs) - Silky, long-lasting blooms with delicately cupped petals in a vibrant mix of bold colours. Perfect for growing in containers or at the front of borders. Bulb size 3/4. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 15cm (6").Allium moly (30 bulbs) - A vigorous little allium bearing dense clusters of star-shaped, golden yellow flowers from late spring. Naturalize them beneath shrubs and throughout woodland areas. Bulb size 4/5. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 5cm (2").Brodiaea (40 bulbs) - Produces clusters of double funnel shaped blooms in a rich bluish mauve colour. Bulb size 4/5. Crocosmia (3 bulbs) - Arching stems tipped with an explosion of starryblooms appear above the sword-like, linear foliage. Bulb size 8/10. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 10cm (4").Freesia (10 bulbs) - This mix of freesias comprises strong solid flower colours for vibrant container displays in the garden, or statement cut flower displays in the home. Bulb size 4/5. Liatris (25 bulbs) - Liatris offers plumes of mauve florets, which make a colourful display in late summer. Excellent for attracting clouds of bees and butterflies to the nectar rich flowers. Bulb size 6/7.

Foxglove Collection - 12 foxglove plug plants

Foxglove Collection – 12 foxglove plug plants £23.98
Foxgloves are a classic plant of the ‘English Country Garden’ and loved for their high towers of cone shaped flowers, that look spectacular in garden borders. These well loved hardy perennials are undemanding and easy to grow - perfect for dotting through borders or planted in the dappled shade of trees. This foxglove collection comprises of the following varieties;Foxglove ‘Dalmatian Purple’ - Beautiful rich purple blooms with pretty spotted interiors are certain to attract bees and pollinating insects to your garden.Foxglove ‘Dalmatian White’ - This statuesque foxglove bears large white bell-shaped flowers and has a sturdy, uniform habit forming well branched plants.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Pandora’ - Evenly spaced sterile blooms in tropical shades fill the sturdy upright stems.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Pippa’ - Uniform, well branched plants produce architectural, pink-apricot sterile flower spikes.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Princess’ - Sturdy stems of raspberry-pink sterile flowers that will last for weeks.Foxglove ‘Sugar Plum’ - Each bloom carries deep speckling, closely positioned on the stem for a fuller display.

Fruit Tree Orchard Collection - 4 bare roots - 1 of each variety

Fruit Tree Orchard Collection – 4 bare roots – 1 of each variety £19.99
Create a mini orchard in your own garden and enjoy a wonderful selection of fresh fruits for years to come!Collection comprises 1 each of: Braeburn Apple - A first class dessert apple! Crisp and juicy, without being hard. This variety stores particularly well. Height: 3m (9’).Cherry Stella - Self fertile and easy to grow; Stella remains the most popular dessert cherry. White cherry blossom appears in spring followed by an abundant crop of large, dark-red, sweet fruit in late July. A 5 star customer review rated variety! Height: 4m if left unpruned but can easily be maintained to just 275cm (9’).Conference Pear - A reliable cropper. Pick in September and these sweet juicy pears are ready for eating from October to November. Self fertile. Height: 3m (9’).Opal Plum - This delicious dessert plum produces a heavy crop of excellent quality, small fruits with an attractive red flush in July and August. All supplied as root-wrapped 1m - 1.2m high pruned trees.Pease note: Saving shown is based on buying individual varieties separately.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

Meconopsis 'Lingholm' - 8 meconopsis plug plants

Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ – 8 meconopsis plug plants £17.99
A stunning hardy perennial bearing large sky-blue flowers upon erect, hairy stems. Himalayan Blue Poppies are highly sought after for their exquisite beauty and most unusual coloured poppy flowers, which appear throughout early summer. Unlike many other Meconopsis plants, Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ is also reliably perennial. Plant these captivating flowers in a woodland garden or moist, shady border. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied as plug plants.

Summer Bulb Collection - 150 summer bulbs

Summer Bulb Collection – 150 summer bulbs £14.99
If you’re looking to inject a pop of colour in your borders or patio pots, why not try our amazing summer bulb collection. Consisting of seven of our most popular summer flowering varieties, this collection will be guaranteed to create a bright display for you this summer. With the majority of your bulbs flowering just 10-12 weeks after planting, you won’t have long to wait to enjoy your collection. The remaining varieties will flower in July/August giving you continuous colour throughout the summer. Most of these bulbs can be planted straight away but can be left to plant any time up until late April.Collection includes (the number of bulbs is based on the 150 bulbs pack): Gladiolus murielae/Acidenthera (7 bulbs) - A showy beauty with a heady fragrance. Perfect for late summer and early autumn displays. Bulb size 6/8. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 10cm (4").Anemone coronaria ‘De Caen’ (35 bulbs) - Silky, long-lasting blooms with delicately cupped petals in a vibrant mix of bold colours. Perfect for growing in containers or at the front of borders. Bulb size 3/4. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 15cm (6").Allium moly (30 bulbs) - A vigorous little allium bearing dense clusters of star-shaped, golden yellow flowers from late spring. Naturalize them beneath shrubs and throughout woodland areas. Bulb size 4/5. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 5cm (2").Brodiaea (40 bulbs) - Produces clusters of double funnel shaped blooms in a rich bluish mauve colour. Bulb size 4/5. Crocosmia (3 bulbs) - Arching stems tipped with an explosion of starryblooms appear above the sword-like, linear foliage. Bulb size 8/10. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 10cm (4").Freesia (10 bulbs) - This mix of freesias comprises strong solid flower colours for vibrant container displays in the garden, or statement cut flower displays in the home. Bulb size 4/5. Liatris (25 bulbs) - Liatris offers plumes of mauve florets, which make a colourful display in late summer. Excellent for attracting clouds of bees and butterflies to the nectar rich flowers. Bulb size 6/7.

Dahlia 'Patio Choice' Mix - 30 dahlia tubers

Dahlia ‘Patio Choice’ Mix – 30 dahlia tubers £14.98
Perfect for dotting through cottage garden borders, the Dahlia ‘Patio Choice’ Mix is perfect for bringing a splash of colour to your garden this summer. Making superb cut flowers these semi-dwarf flowers are ideal for planting in your beds and containers too. With fantastic vibrant colours of pink, orange, yellow and red, the semi-double blooms will flower midsummer right through to autumn and their strong upright habit means they won’t require any staking. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18").Culinary note: All dahlia flowers and tubers are edible. The flavours and textures can vary greatly depending on the soil and conditions in which they were grown. Flavours range from water chestnut through to a spicy apple or even carrot. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple' - 10 echium plug plants

Echium pininana ‘Blue Steeple’ – 10 echium plug plants £12.99
Commonly known as Tower of Jewels, this stunning Echium makes a real statement in sheltered borders and looks particularly impressive dotted through large gravel gardens. If you’re looking for a feature plant then this will certainly grab the limelight! Height: 400cm (157”). Spread: 90cm (36”).

Foxglove Collection - 6 foxglove plug plants

Foxglove Collection – 6 foxglove plug plants £11.99
Foxgloves are a classic plant of the ‘English Country Garden’ and loved for their high towers of cone shaped flowers, that look spectacular in garden borders. These well loved hardy perennials are undemanding and easy to grow - perfect for dotting through borders or planted in the dappled shade of trees. This foxglove collection comprises of the following varieties;Foxglove ‘Dalmatian Purple’ - Beautiful rich purple blooms with pretty spotted interiors are certain to attract bees and pollinating insects to your garden.Foxglove ‘Dalmatian White’ - This statuesque foxglove bears large white bell-shaped flowers and has a sturdy, uniform habit forming well branched plants.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Pandora’ - Evenly spaced sterile blooms in tropical shades fill the sturdy upright stems.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Pippa’ - Uniform, well branched plants produce architectural, pink-apricot sterile flower spikes.Foxglove ‘Polka Dot Princess’ - Sturdy stems of raspberry-pink sterile flowers that will last for weeks.Foxglove ‘Sugar Plum’ - Each bloom carries deep speckling, closely positioned on the stem for a fuller display.