New products at Van Meuwen
by Sarah - January 28th, 2015.Filed under: Jersey Plants, New Products.
Over a hundred new products today at Van Meuwen
Perennial Best Value Collection – 72 plug plants – 6 of each variety £59.88
A new collection of 12 stunning hardy perennials - just perfect for creating a cottage garden or filling in gaps in your borders! These popular perennial plants are exceptional value for money and will get bigger and better each year, filling your garden with colour as well as attracting bees and butterflies. Supplied as plug tray plants.Collection comprises: Coreopsis ‘Presto’ - Golden yellow, semi double flowers that attract bees and butterflies Height: 45cm. Echinacea ‘Primadonna Mixed’ - Highly attractive to bees and butterflies and makes a superb cut flower. Height: 70cm. Lavender ‘Munstead’ - A neat and compact English lavender with abundant dark purple-blue flower spikes. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Digitalis ‘Dalmation Mixed’ - Well branched, compact, dwarf plants. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Scabiosa ‘Blue Jeans’ - Blue pincushion flowers throughout summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Aquilegia ‘Swan’ Mixed’ - Lots of large flowers on upright, multi-branching stems Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’ - Large, fully-double, scarlet blooms all through summer. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Verbena Bonariensis - Tight clusters of florets form glowing lavender flower heads above upright, branching stems. Height: 200cm (78"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Carnation ‘Ever-blooming Mixed’ (Hardy) - These fragrant blooms make perect cut-flowers. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants’ - Impressive when planted at the back of the border to give added height and interest. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Armeria ‘Mixed’ - These long-flowering plants are notable for their unusual ball shaped flower heads on wiry stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Leucanthemum x superbum ‘White Knight’ - Pure white flowers produced all summer long.
Cypress ‘Goldcrest’ – 2 plants in 10.5cm pots £24.98
This lime green/gold coloured ‘Monterey Cypress’ makes a wonderful evergreen addition to your garden. Upright in habit, it is useful for dotting in beds or borders, planting in patio containers, or even used to create a hedge. The foliage bears a subtle lemon aroma when brushed past. Ideal in full-sun positions but avoid extreme cold winter winds. Ht. 2.5m. Supplied in 10.5cm pots.
Annual Bedding Plants Collection – 72 annual bedding plug plants – 6 of each variety £19.99
This all new, 72 plant collection will fill your beds, borders, patio containers and hanging baskets with the most spectacular array of colour. A wonderful collection of 12 stunning varieties selected specifically for their fantastic range of contrasting colours, stunning blooms and elegant foliage. Supplied as vigorous plug plants.Collection comprises:Begonia Mixed - An exceptionally large flowered variety.Antirrhinum - Fragrant snapdragons in a bright colour range.Dahlia - A classic mixture of dwarf bedding dahlias.Petunia Mix - a blend of over 20 types of petunia flowers.Gazania Mixed - A stunning blend of daisy-like flowers.Marigold Mixed - High quality bedding marigoldsNicotiana - Mid-height plants with upward facing flowers.Geranium Mixed - Compact, uniform plants produce a mass of colour in bright vibrant shades.Lobelia - A trailing lobelia with a sparkling array of dainty flowers in a rich sapphire blue.Salpiglossis - Stunning long lasting trumpet flowers on upright bushy plants. Sweet William - A cottage garden favourite for their fabulous scent. Mesembryanthemum Mixed - Produces a glowing display in full sun.
Tomato ‘Sweet Million’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (6 seeds) £2.99
A remarkably sweet, cherry variety, that produces long, heavily laden trusses of rich orange-red tomatoes. Ready to harvest from July, they’re a safe bet for your summer crops. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 60cm (24").
Runner Bean ‘Enorma’ – 1 packet (40 seeds) £2.99
One of the longest bean-pod varieties. Enjoy early and bumper crops of these smooth, slender flavoursome pods, that measure up to 50cm (20in) long. Plants can be grown close together, as little as 15cm (6in) apart, making them useful for gardens large or small. Height: 300cm (118"). Spread: 30cm (12").
Campanula ramosissima ‘Meteora’ – 1 packet (70 seeds) £2.99
Striking flower for the border or patio pots. Dwarf, bushy plants are packed with blue-lilac blooms with a white centre throughout summer. Ideal for sun or semi-shade locations. Height and spread: 25cm (10").
Echinacea purpurea ‘Brilliant Star’ – 1 packet (35 seeds) £2.99
Colourful deep pink flowers with contrasting orange cones are displayed above bushy plants. Highly attractive to butterflies. Ideal in full sun borders. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 60cm (24").
Sunflower ‘Magic Roundabout’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (20 seeds) £2.99
Great blend of bicoloured flowers in a mix of colours. This long flowering variety is perfect in borders and is also great for cutting. Height: 210cm (83"). Spread: 60cm (24").Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Lemon Grass – 1 packet (50 seeds) £2.99
This grassy herb is an essential flavouring in Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. An ideal patio plant, that tastes of lemon and is perfect for stir-fries, sauces, fish and curries. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 90cm (35").