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New products at Van Meuwen

Thursday, August 10th, 2017

Van Meuwen has these new items today

Blackcurrant 'Ebony' - 1 blackcurrant plant in 3 litre pot

Blackcurrant ‘Ebony’ – 1 blackcurrant plant in 3 litre pot £10.99
This outstanding dessert variety is the sweetest blackcurrant ever - so sweet that it can be eaten straight from the bush. ‘Ebony’ produces heavy crops of large, firm currants - up to twice the size of normal blackcurrants - which can be harvested from early to mid July. The plants are bushy with a slightly open, spreading habit, making harvesting so easy. Easy to grow and with excellent mildew resistance. Height and spread: 120cm (47").Estimated time to cropping once planted: 16-20 months. Estimated time to best yields: 16-20 months.

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Price reductions at Van Meuwen

Wednesday, August 9th, 2017

Reduced products at Van Meuwen

Hydrangea macrophylla GLAM ROCK 'Horwack' - 2 hydrangea plants in 9cm pots

Hydrangea macrophylla GLAM ROCK ‘Horwack’ – 2 hydrangea plants in 9cm pots was £14.98 now £10.00
 Customer Review RatingMulti-coloured flower headsIdeal specimen plantThis outstanding hardy shrub produces the most exhilarating coloured blooms imaginable. From summer to early autumn Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Glam Rock’ will burst into a psychedelic frenzy of multicoloured flower heads, that will create a real ‘wow factor’ in your garden. Like many Hydrangeas, this striking variety produces slightly different colour tones depending on the soil pH. An ideal specimen shrub for your borders or a large container on the patio. Supplied in a 9cm pot. Height and spread: 120cm (47").Useful links:How to grow HydrangeasHow to plant trees and shrubs

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Price reductions at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

Over a hundred price reductions today at Van Meuwen

Narcissus 'Butterfingers' - 10 narcissus bulbs

Narcissus ‘Butterfingers’ – 10 narcissus bulbs was £7.99 now £4.99
A delightfully fragrant Narcissus, Daffodil ‘Butterfingers’ has large yellow trumpets which are encompassed by creamy white outer petals making it an ideal choice for your spring borders. Perfect for cutting too as the blooms will sit atop long straight stems. A large flowered variety that will impact yours beds and borders in a spectacular way. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread 15cm (6").

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New products at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

New products today at Van Meuwen

Lilac (Dwarf Standard) - 1 lilac plant in 2 litre pot

Lilac (Dwarf Standard) – 1 lilac plant in 2 litre pot £29.99
Exquisite fragranceCompact and slow-growingPerfect for borders and containersClusters of red buds open to reveal a mass of exquisitely perfumed lavender-pink flowers in May and June. Compact and slow growing, this pretty lilac tree is perfectly suited to borders and patio containers. Height: 1.5m (5’) Supplied as a 60cm (24 ") plant in a 2 litre pot.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

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New products at Van Meuwen

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Van Meuwen just added this new item

Twisted Willow - 1 x 15cm potted willow plant

Twisted Willow – 1 x 15cm potted willow plant £19.46
Also known as curly willow, twisted willow is easy to identify by its long, graceful leaves and slender, coiled branches. Specially trained as a standard with a head of glossy foliage, this unusual shrub will create a spectacular feature for patios and balconies. The roots are remarkable for their toughness, size, and tenacity to life - you’ll enjoy this fascinating tree for several years. Height supplied 40-50cm (16-20").

New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Jersey Plants Direct has these new products today

Summer 2 Pre-Planted Purple Containers

Summer 2 Pre-Planted Purple Containers £24.98
Limited Quantities AvailablePlease note: Varieties are may vary than those shown in the photo.These beautiful light Purple Containers are absolutely outstanding in the open Summer sun. But better yet, these are pre planted with our customer’s top picks, from plant varieties like petunias, lavenders and more, that complement the containers perfectly.

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New products at Van Meuwen

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Van Meuwen just added this new product

Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink' (Large Plant) - 1 campanula plant in 1 litre pot

Campanula lactiflora ‘Dwarf Pink’ (Large Plant) – 1 campanula plant in 1 litre pot £9.99
With upright stems bearing masses of starry rose-pink flowers from May to August, Campanula lactifolia ‘Dwarf Pink’ is a perfect cottage garden plant. It thrives in sun or semi shade, although the delicate flowers keep their colour better in a partly shaded spot. Its nectar is loved by bees and other pollinators. The Milky Bellflower is attractive as a cut flower too. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18").Culinary information: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Price reductions at Jersey Plants Direct

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

Jersey Plants Direct has cut the price of these items

Lavender Edelweiss 1 Plant 9cm Pot

Lavender Edelweiss 1 Plant 9cm Pot was £6.99 now £5.99
RHS Perfect for Pollinators Attracts Wildlife: This variety is perfect for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Lavender Edelweiss is an exquisite variety producing an abundance of fragrant white blooms throughout the Summer, which will contrast perfectly with the usual purplish hues. A wonderful addition to your garden which will attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the Summer months.

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Price reductions at Van Meuwen

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Van Meuwen reduced the price on these items today

Campanula 'Pink Octopus' - 3 campanula plug plants

Campanula ‘Pink Octopus’ – 3 campanula plug plants was £13.99 now £5.99
A truly unique variety, Japanese lantern buds burst forth as extraordinary octopus-shaped, candy pink flowers that float en masse over deeply cut, light green foliage. Campanula ‘Pink Octopus’ produces up to 50 of these fascinating blooms on each upright branch giving two months of summer colour, attracting a wide variety of wildlife in your garden. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10").

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New products at Van Meuwen

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Van Meuwen just added these new items

Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer' (Large Plant) - 2 x 3.5 litre potted lilac plants

Lilac ‘Katherine Havemeyer’ (Large Plant) – 2 x 3.5 litre potted lilac plants £28.98
Syringa ‘Katherine Havemeyer’, a beautiful deciduous lilac shrub, is the perfect, trouble-free addition to any garden. Its lavender-blue flowers are produced on a background of heart-shaped foliage and the plant requires minimal maintenance, making the spreading shrub a firm favourite in cottage garden borders. It is loved by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many species of butterfly, bees and beneficial insects. The wonderfully frangranced flowers appear in profusion in May and June. Height: 7m (23’). Spread: 7m (23’). Culinary information: Adding the fragrant flowers to cream cheese or even yoghurt for a hint of lemon flavour. For more details about edible flowers click here.

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