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New products at Van Meuwen

by Sarah - March 2nd, 2017.
Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.

Van Meuwen just added these new products

Scandi Houseplant Collection - 3 x 17cm potted plants

Scandi Houseplant Collection – 3 x 17cm potted plants £34.99
Breathe life into your interior design and add decoration to your homeSimply beautiful with minimum effort providing low-maintenance throughout the yearThe benefits of having plants around your home include increased humidity and purified airBrighten your home with this collection of scandi inspired house plants - which will include a lucky dip mix of 3 varieties.Each collection will include 3 potted houseplants, varieties may include:Dracaena Fragrans (Corn Plant)Very popular for its shiny, handsome leaves. Reasonable humidity is required to prevent blemishes, misting is a good way to achieve this as well as helping to keep the leaves dust free. Regular feeding during spring and summer is recommended. You don’t need to feed in Winter or feed newly re-potted plants. Water well and then wait for the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering again. For best performance position in light shade or gentle filtered sunlight.Dracaena marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree)Quite slow growing, the green leaves have a narrow red purple edge. Light shade is best, keep the soil moist at all times (but never soggy). Reasonable humidity is required with regular feeding in spring and summer.Chamaedorea palm (Parlour Palm)Beautiful, attractive and delicate light green fronds, it is a slow grower. Low light will be tolerated, but the perfect spot would be bright position with a little sun during part of the day. Water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again along with a general feed once every couple of months.Ficus elastic (Rubber Plant)A popular ornamental plant with shiny leather type leaves. A tough plant perfect for a well lit spot with some indirect sun. Water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again. Use a weak feed every couple of watering’s during spring and summer.Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)Beautiful foliage displays on this quite versatile house plant. Position in indirect bright light, water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again. Feed in the growing season at half strength every month or so.Codiaeum (Croton)The waxy leaves are spectacular and unique. Provide good bright light but avoid really hot direct sunlight. Soil needs to be evenly moist for the majority of the time during growing (warmer) months, feed once a month or so at normal strength.

Scandi Houseplant Collection - 3 x 12cm potted plants

Scandi Houseplant Collection – 3 x 12cm potted plants £22.99
Breathe life into your interior design and add decoration to your homeSimply beautiful with minimum effort providing low-maintenance throughout the yearThe benefits of having plants around your home include increased humidity and purified airBrighten your home with this collection of scandi inspired house plants - which will include a lucky dip mix of 3 varieties.Each collection will include 3 potted houseplants, varieties may include:Dracaena Fragrans (Corn Plant)Very popular for its shiny, handsome leaves. Reasonable humidity is required to prevent blemishes, misting is a good way to achieve this as well as helping to keep the leaves dust free. Regular feeding during spring and summer is recommended. You don’t need to feed in Winter or feed newly re-potted plants. Water well and then wait for the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering again. For best performance position in light shade or gentle filtered sunlight.Dracaena marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree)Quite slow growing, the green leaves have a narrow red purple edge. Light shade is best, keep the soil moist at all times (but never soggy). Reasonable humidity is required with regular feeding in spring and summer.Chamaedorea palm (Parlour Palm)Beautiful, attractive and delicate light green fronds, it is a slow grower. Low light will be tolerated, but the perfect spot would be bright position with a little sun during part of the day. Water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again along with a general feed once every couple of months.Ficus elastic (Rubber Plant)A popular ornamental plant with shiny leather type leaves. A tough plant perfect for a well lit spot with some indirect sun. Water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again. Use a weak feed every couple of watering’s during spring and summer.Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)Beautiful foliage displays on this quite versatile house plant. Position in indirect bright light, water well then wait until the surface of the soil has dried out, at which point water well again. Feed in the growing season at half strength every month or so.Codiaeum (Croton)The waxy leaves are spectacular and unique. Provide good bright light but avoid really hot direct sunlight. Soil needs to be evenly moist for the majority of the time during growing (warmer) months, feed once a month or so at normal strength.

Dianthus 'Cottage Garden Collection' - 20 dianthus plug plants - 4 of each variety

Dianthus ‘Cottage Garden Collection’ – 20 dianthus plug plants – 4 of each variety £9.99
Immerse your senses in this wonderful mix of five of our best fragrant and frilly dianthus. This beautiful collection of cottage garden favourites produces sweetly scented flowers, all summer long. The ruffled flowers are borne above neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, which over the years will spread to form a neat, evergreen clump. Grow Dianthus ‘Cottage Garden Collection’ at the front of borders or in patio containers; they also make a fabulous cut flower - just perfect for posies or a vase. Collection comprises: ‘Gran’s Favourite’, ‘Letitia Wyatt’, ‘Cranmere Pool’, ‘Diane’ and ‘Doris’. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Use the clove like tasting petals for adding to cakes, either for flavour or decorating, suitable for soups, salads and sauces too. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Bulb Planter - 1 bulb planter

Bulb Planter – 1 bulb planter £9.99
With a simple ‘push of a button’ you can plant your bulbs quick and easy with our handheld bulb planter! Lifting the soil in seconds into a compact cirlcular shape, you can drop your bulb into the hole below with no mess or digging! Easy to use, lightweight and fits comfortably in your hand, the handlheld bulb planter has a working diammeter of approx 6cm which is perfect for dense flowerbeds and smaller areas of your garden.