Van Meuwen Catalogue of Garden Plants: for plants, bulbs, trees, shrubs, perennials and gardening accessories and gifts

Beautiful bell-shaped flowers hang from its branches in a trio of different colours. From May to October the dark green palmate foliage of this long lived shrub is the perfect foil for its jewel-like blooms. Ideal for conservatories and perfect in patio containers which can be moved to a frost free position in winter. In mild areas this half hardy shrub may even be grown in sheltered borders outdoors.
Height: 1m (40”). Supplied in 12cm pot (3 plants per container).

Trailing Abutilon

A real eye-catcher! Red lantern flowers are carried throughout summer on the slender stems of this semi evergreen shrub. Ideal for conservatories and perfect in patio containers which can be moved to a frost free position in winter. In mild areas this half hardy shrub may be grown in sheltered borders outdoors and makes an excellent specimen for training against walls and fences. Height: 2m (78”). Supplied: 30 -40cm (12-16”) high in 9cm pot.

African Lily.

Tall straight stems bear striking globes of tumpet shaped flowers in blue or white, above evergreen strap like foliage. An impressive perennial for a prominent position in garden borders and patio containers. The erect architectural stems of Agapanthus flowers are excellent for cutting and the ornamental seed heads add structure and interest to autumn borders. Height: to 90cm (36 inches). Bareroot plants supplied.

Organic and safe; this cleaner can be used almost anywhere. Remove algae from paths, patios, decking and walls. Easy to apply with no scrubbing or rinsing required, returning your outdoor surfaces to their former glory.

Results will last for up to a year.

Well loved for their architectural shapes and bold flowers. This magnificent collection of mixed alliums offers a variety of form and colour to bring you an outstanding spectacle in early summer. Bulbs are best planted in groups for the most impressive display! Supplied as mixed bulbs size 3/5cm. Height: 90cm (36”).

Enormous purple globes, up to 15cm across, make a spectacular addition to sunny borders. Plant them in large groups for a bold impact. Also excellent as a cut flower for outstanding displays indoors! Height: 150cm (59”). Bulb size: 12/14cm.

Incredible pink globes of tiny star shaped flowers make a spectacular addition to sunny borders. Plant them in large groups for a bold impact. Also excellent as a cut flower for outstanding displays indoors! Height: 120cm (47”).

Exotic, long lasting blooms are produced in spectacular spikes in late summer. The flowers are followed by attractive seedpods in autumn above a rosette of compact glossy green foliage, speckled with pale pink flecks. An unusual and spectacular plant that will add interest to your garden over a long period in late summer. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12”). Supplied as a large 10cm diameter tuber which produces 4 to 5 flowers.

Peruvian Lily.

The bold contrasting flowers of these stunning Alstroemeria varieties create an eye catching display. Red Lion and Laura produce exotic orchid like blooms over an exceptionally long period. Alstroemeria flowers are excellent for cutting and these hardy perennials are equally at home in patio containers or planted in herbaceous borders. Height: 70cm (30”). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied.

Peruvian Lily.

Exotic blooms produced over an exceptionally long period make Alstroemeria flowers excellent for cutting. Red Lion is a particularly attractive variety of Peruvian Lily with bronze freckled white petals edged in soft red. Equally at home in patio containers or planted in herbaceous borders, this hardy perennial will provide a constant source of fresh blooms for your home, year after year. Height: 70cm (30”). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied.

Peruvian Lily.

The first scented Alstroemeria! A sweet fragrance and exotic golden yellow petals makes Laura a real show stopper. Alstroemeria flowers are produced over a long period and are excellent for cutting. Equally at home in patio containers or planted in herbaceous borders, this hardy perennial will provide a constant source of fresh blooms for your home, year after year. Height: 70cm (30”). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied.

Brugmansia. Syn: Datura

Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. This exotic shrub is long lived if kept frost free, and makes a handsome specimen for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78”) Spread: 150m (59”). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Brugmansia. Syn: Datura

Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. This exotic shrub is long lived if kept frost free, and makes a handsome specimen for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78”) Spread: 150m (59”). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Brugmansia. Syn: Datura

Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. This exotic shrub is long lived if kept frost free, and makes a handsome specimen for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78”) Spread: 150m (59”). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Brugmansia. Syn: Datura

Highly scented, especially in the evenings, with masses of large two tier double trumpets up to 35cm long. These exotic shrubs are long lived if kept frost free, and make handsome specimens for the conservatory or patio. Height: 2m (78”) Spread: 150m (59”). Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Collection comprises 1 plant each of Pink, Yellow and White.

You won’t need an orchard for these fruit trees! These mini Apple and Pear trees are specially bred dwarf varieties, producing large fruits on stems reaching only 2m (78”) tall – just perfect for the patio! Supplied pot grown, 30-40cm (12-16”) in height.

Braeburn is a first class dessert apple - crisp without being hard, and very juicy. This variety can be harvested in October and stores very well. Braeburn is not self-pollinating so for the heaviest crops it is best grown with Cox's Orange Pippin. Supplied as root wrapped plant on stem up to 1.2m (4'). Ultimate height: 3m (9’) Rootstock: M9/ M26.

A delicious juicy dessert apple with firm fleshy fruits. Harvest these tasty apples in November and you can store them well into January. Cox’s Orange Pippin is not self-pollinating so for the heaviest crops it is best grown with Braeburn. Supplied as root wrapped plant on stem up to 1.2m (4'). Ultimate height: 3m (9’). Rootstock: M9/ M26.

Recently introduced, this variety produces juicy pale green apples with a deep orange flush. The sweet, aromatic fruits can be harvested from September and will store until March. Delicious eaten fresh from the tree or cooked in a tart. Tentation is not self-pollinating so for the heaviest crops it is best grown with another apple from ‘pollination group 3’. Bare root plant supplied. Height: 3m (9’) Rootstock: M9.

Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders. Aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too! Height: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.

Bright, bold and cheery! This exuberant collection of half hardy argyranthemum, produces large daisy blooms throughout summer and right up to the early winter frosts. Their vibrant blooms attract butterflies and make dazzling cut flowers. Often grown as an annual in borders and containers, but can be over wintered in a frost free greenhouse. Height: 35cm (14 “), Spread: 50cm (20”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Collection comprises 5 plug plants each of:

Tricolour Pink

Summersong Lemon

Summersong Rose

Bright, bold and cheery! This exuberant half hardy argyranthemum produces large daisy blooms throughout summer and right up to the early winter frosts. The vibrant blooms attract butterflies and make dazzling cut flowers. Often grown as an annual in borders and containers, but can be over wintered in a frost free greenhouse. Height: 35cm (14 “), Spread: 50cm (20”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Bright, bold and cheery! This exuberant half hardy argyranthemum produces large daisy blooms throughout summer and right up to the early winter frosts. The vibrant blooms attract butterflies and make dazzling cut flowers. Often grown as an annual in borders and containers, but can be over wintered in a frost free greenhouse. Height: 35cm (14 “), Spread: 50cm (20”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Bright, bold and cheery! This exuberant half hardy argyranthemum produces large daisy blooms throughout summer and right up to the early winter frosts. The vibrant blooms attract butterflies and make dazzling cut flowers. Often grown as an annual in borders and containers, but can be over wintered in a frost free greenhouse. Height: 35cm (14 “), Spread: 50cm (20”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Elegant spathes of the purest white are set against a backdrop of large glossy, heart shaped leaves. This sumptuous, architectural perennial makes a striking impression in moist borders, bog gardens, or as a marginal at a ponds edge. The stunning blooms, perfect in their simplicity, can also be used for long lasting and truly sophisticated cut flowers. Height and spread: 90cm (36”). Tuber size 12/14 cm.

Producing sweeter purple asparagus spears than many of the green varieties. Purple Pacific is so tender and stringless that it can be eaten raw with salads or dips. Spears are best steamed to preserve the purple hue during cooking. Asparagus beds take several years to fully establish but will continue to produce tasty spears for up to 25 years.

Hardy, vigorous and late flowering, these cottage garden favourites are perfect for adding colour to beds in late summer and autumn. With their naturally spreading habit, these perennial asters (or Michaelmas Daisies as they are often called), will quickly spread to fill the front of borders, at a time when many other flowers are beginning to fade!
Height: 20cm (8”).

Varieties:

Jenny (red)

Prof. Anton Kippenberg (blue)

Alice Haslam (pink)

Snowkiss (white)

A burst of colour throughout summer from this lovely dwarf variety. Easy to grow, Aster Starlight will produce a mass of feathery blooms on compact stems which are excellent for adding colour to your beds and summer containers. Height: 30cm (12”). Supplied as plug plants.

For ground cover with supreme flowering ability this variety of an old favourite takes a lot of beating. They will tumble happily from cracks in walls, creep across rockeries, and crawl through the front of mixed borders. Forming dense mats of evergreen foliage with a profusion of spring blooms, these little plants thrive in reasonably poor soils with a toughness that belies their beauty. Height: 5cm (2”); spread 60cm (24”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

These evergreen perennials were so prized by Victorians that they constructed theatres to display them in! Begin your own Aurucula theatre with these three specially selected varieties. Perfect for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouses. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Collection comprises 1 each of:

• Auricula Piers
• Telford Auricula
• Taffeta Auricula Lucy Locket

Gently fragrant, egg yolk yellow flowers with a pretty white eye are carried on sturdy stems. This hardy evergreen perennial is ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). Supplied in 9cm pots.

This delightful collection of superb bi-colours will create a show stopping display in spring. These hardy evergreen perennials are ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Exquisite orange red blooms with golden centres make this special exhibition variety a rewarding specimen. This hardy evergreen perennial is ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6”).
Supplied in 9cm pots.

Rosy pink flowers with a pretty white eye are carried on sturdy stems. This hardy evergreen perennial is ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6”). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Striking scarlet blooms smother this elegant evergreen Azalea in spring. So floriferous that the glossy green foliage almost disappears beneath a mass of colour! Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and containers.

Height of stem when supplied: 60-80cm (24-32"). Pot not supplied.