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

Create a daring show of spectacular summer colour with this incredible flower ball. Use it to create a free standing globe of flowers, or hang it from a sturdy bracket, just like a hanging basket! You can plant up the flower ball with virtually any bedding plant of your choice.

With 24 pre-cut holes, an easily adjustable metal stem, and a water reservoir, it couldn’t be easier to produce a superb display to a professional standard.

Full instructions supplied.

Plants not included.

As easy as 1 - 2 -3 .

Take the strong polypropylene flower pouch and fill with good quality peat based growing medium (not supplied). Add the slow release feed and you are ready to go. Pop in your favoured bedding plants or fuchsias and watch them smother the pouch in a fantastic mass of flowers.

Each Flower Pouch holds 12 plants. Height: 35cm (14”). Width: 17cm (7”)

Plant up a Flower Pouch with your favourite flowers. Busy Lizzies, Begonias and Petunias look stunning in summer, while a winter display of Pansies is hard to beat.

Easy to plant up and maintain, with full instructions provided to create a colourful arrangement to hang just about anywhere! Suspend them from hooks or nails, against house walls, fences and garden sheds.

An ingenious and eye catching alternative to the traditional hanging basket!

Each Flower Pouch holds 12 plants. Height: 35cm (14”). Width: 17cm (7”).

Eremurus stenophyllus.

The impressive stems of the Foxtail Lily tower with stately grandeur in spires of golden yellow starry flowers. An imposing focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 120cm (48”). Size one bareroot plants supplied.

Enjoy the beauty of freesias. This selected strain produces a fantastic spectrum of colour throughout summer. Exquisitely scented, long lasting flowers that are prized for fragrant flower arrangements. Dot them throughout beds and borders – or cut them for a vase indoors! Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as plug plants.

The rainbow of colours in this select mixed pack comes in a delightful range of reds, yellows, oranges, lavender and white. Exquisitely scented, long lasting flowers make freesias perfect for cutting. This attractive mix is charming when dotted through beds and borders - but exceptional when cut for a vase indoors! Height: 30cm (12"). Bulb size 4/5cm supplied.

A monarch among bulbs! Dramatic crowns of scarlet bell shaped flowers are topped with a whirl of leaf like bracts. Just a few of their tall stately stems is sufficient to create a bold display. Ideal for the back of borders where their impressive height can be best appreciated. The foxy aroma of the bulbs is also said to deter moles and rodents. Height: 150cm (5’). Spread: 30cm (12”).

Create your own orchard and enjoy a wonderful selection of fresh fruits for years to come! Supplied as root wrapped plants on stems up to 1.2m (4'). Eventual height: 3m (9'). Rootstocks: (Apple – M26/ M9, Pear – Quince A, Plum – St. Julien/ Fernlinan)

Collection comprises 1 each of:

Cox's Orange Pippin - A delicious dessert apple with firm, juicy flesh. Ripens in October and keeps well into January.

Golden Delicious - Yellowish-white flesh, wonderfully crisp and sharp. Ready for cropping in September, and will store until February.

Conference Pear - A reliable cropper. Pick in September and these sweet juicy pears are ready for eating from October to November. Self fertile.

Victoria Plum - Recommended for freezing, jam-making and desserts.

Create your own orchard and enjoy a wonderful selection of fresh fruits for years to come! Supplied as root wrapped plants on stems up to 1.2m (4'). Eventual height: 3m (9'). Rootstocks: (Apple – M26/ M9, Pear – Quince A, Plum – St. Julien/ Fernlinan)

Collection comprises 1 each of:

Creamy pink sepals are swept back to reveal frosty orange, semi double flowers with exotic pink marbling. The unusual colours and lax stems of this exciting new variety are certain to ensure its popularity among gardeners. Its pendulous habit makes it ideal for containers and baskets to create a spectacular summer display. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

These three varieties have been selected for their pendulous habit and large flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets, window boxes or patio-tubs. Height: 45cm (18”). Grown in Jiffy pots.

Collection comprises :

3 Bright Eyes - Red and purple.

3 Annabel - Red and white.

4 Southgate - Soft pink.

A new variety of hardy fuchsia with the most amazing flower power over an exceptionally long period. These well-established, potted fuchsia whips are superb for training into fantastic standards. Perfect for creating a real impact in the border or on the patio. Supplied in a 9cm pot, height of cane 30cm. Mature height and spread: 120cm (48”).

For hanging baskets and patio containers these fabulous fuchsias have no equal. Extravagant, large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your containers in a sea of fantastic colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Heavenly frilled, fully double blooms swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long, and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A long lasting and weather resistant display for baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Heavenly frilled, fully double blooms swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long, and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A long lasting and weather resistant display for baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Exquisite ruffles of rich purple petals contrast beautifully with the pure white outer sepals. Giant double blooms of up to 6cm (2 ½ “) across drip from naturally trailing stems. This Fuchsia is a real touch of luxury and ideal for your hanging baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Snow white sepals contrast with frills of unusual semi double blue petals. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers or small borders, this hardy upright fuchsia will delight you year after year. Height: 1m (3ft).

Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Heavenly folds of double petals swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A truly stunning display for baskets and containers!

Supplied as 30mm plugs.Height:45cm (18").

Collection comprises 5 each of:

Dark Eyes

Southgate

Seventh Heaven

Sunset Boulevard

Heavenly frilled, fully double blooms swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long, and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A long lasting and weather resistant display for baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Collection comprises 5 plug plants each of:

Eva Boerg

Dancing Flame

Dark Eyes

Swingtime

Heavenly frilled, fully double blooms swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long, and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A long lasting and weather resistant display for baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

These compact varieties have been chosen for their vigour, hardiness and colour. Perfect for borders and patio containers. Jiffy-Grown supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Collection comprises:

3 Brutus - Deep purple and cerise. Habit: Upright fuchsia. Height: 90cm (36”)

2 Lena - Pale pink and purple. Habit: Bush fuchsia. Height: 60cm (24”)

2 Lady Thumb - Cerise with a white centre. Habit: Upright fuchsia. Height: 30cm (12”)

3 Tom Thumb - Red with a mauve centre. Habit: Upright fuchsia. Height: 30cm (12”)

Large single flowers with remarkable red and pink striped petals dangle from the trailing stems of this half-hardy fuchsia. A compact variety, producing a succession of supremely weather resistant blooms throughout summer and autumn. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers where its trailing habit can be best appreciated. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Extravagant, large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your containers in a sea of fantastic colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance these are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height: 45cm (18”) Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 3 each of:

Deep Purple

Snowburner

Circus Spangler

Quasar

These fuchsias will delight you with their large double flowers all summer. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 5 each of:

Holly's Beauty

Charlie Dimmock

Peachy

Rocket Fire

These showy fuchsias will delight you with their large double flowers all summer. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 3 each of:

Holly's Beauty

Charlie Dimmock

Deep Purple

Peachy

For hanging baskets and patio containers, these fabulous fuchsias have no equal. The large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your container in a sea of colour all summer long. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 3 plants each of:

Kit Oxtoby

Snowburner

Charlie Dimmock

Deep Purple

The marvellous dangling blooms of fuchsia are always a magical sight as they bob on the summer breeze. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers, this collection of hardy fuchsias delivers a stunning display year after year. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 5 each of:

Delta's Sarah - White sepals with unusual blue petals. Upright fuchsia. 1m (3ft).
Frosted Flame - Large flowers with remarkable red and pink striped petals. Trailing fuchsia. 75cm (2.5ft).
Celia Smedley - Creamy sepals with cherry red petals. This variety makes an excellent standard. Upright fuchsia. 75cm (2.5ft).
Shrimp Cocktail - Bold cerise sepals with marbled pink petals. Upright fuchsia. 1m (3ft).

The marvellous dangling blooms of fuchsia are always a magical sight as they bob on the summer breeze. Perfectly proportioned for patio containers, this collection of hardy fuchsias delivers a stunning display year after year. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 5 each of:

Delta's Sarah - White sepals with unusual blue petals. Upright fuchsia. 1m (3ft).

Frosted Flame – Large flowers with remarkable red and pink striped petals. Trailing fuchsia. 60cm (2ft).

Snowcap - Magenta sepals with apple blossom white petals. Upright fuchsia. 90cm 1m (3ft).

Shrimp Cocktail - Bold cerise sepals with marbled pink petals. Upright fuchsia. 1m (3ft).

A most vigorous flowering fuchsia, with masses of crimson and purple flowers throughout summer and autumn. This compact hardy variety is perfect for beds and borders, patio pots and window boxes where their bushy free flowering habit can best be enjoyed. Height and spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Reaching new heights - Lady Boothby is the world’s only climbing Fuchsia! From July to September this hardy shrub bears a multitude of pendulous magenta and deep purple flowers on tall red stems. Provide some support and it will quickly cover walls, frames and trellis. Height: 3m (10'). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

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For hanging baskets and patio containers these fabulous fuchsias have no equal. Extravagant, large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your containers in a sea of fantastic colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

For hanging baskets and patio containers, these fabulous Fuchsias have no equal. The large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your container in a sea of colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, these giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 2 each of:

Marcus Graham

Quasar

Snowburner

Cecile

Pink Marshmallow

For hanging baskets and patio containers, these fabulous Fuchsias have no equal. The large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your container in a sea of colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, these giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

For hanging baskets and patio containers these fabulous fuchsias have no equal. Extravagant, large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your containers in a sea of fantastic colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Truly impressive! The stunning pink buds open to reveal almost black frilled petals for an alluring combination. Its pendulous habit makes it ideal for containers and baskets to create a spectacular summer display. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Bold cerise sepals and marbled pink petals swing delicately from the stems of this hardy upright fuchsia. A compact variety, producing a succession of supremely weather resistant blooms throughout summer and autumn. Perfectly proportioned for borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 90cm (36”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

For hanging baskets and patio containers these fabulous fuchsias have no equal. Extravagant, large double blooms trail in abundance, covering your containers in a sea of fantastic colour all summer long. Unrivalled for durability and weather resistance, giant fuchsias are a must for your hanging baskets and containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Truly sumptuous, these long lasting hardy fuchsias have full skirts of white petals topped with contrasting, elegant pink sepals. Perfectly proportioned for borders and patio containers where they will produce a profusion of flowers, year after year. Height and spread: 90cm (36"). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Compact and free flowering, this striking variety is especially rewarding with its unique cerise red flowers produced in abundance all summer long. Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Heavenly frilled, fully double blooms swing from these trailing fuchsias all summer long, and well into autumn. Grow double fuchsias as part of a mixed arrangement, or as a splendid show of their own. A long lasting and weather resistant display for baskets and containers! Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Fanfare Fuchsia.

An exotic evergreen fuchsia with an upright bushy habit, that produces bunches of up to thirty slender blooms on each stem. Set against a backdrop of dark green foliage, the cherry red tubular flowers fade to pink with a bright orange corolla. An unusual and spectacular specimen that is best grown in patio containers which can be easily moved indoors for the winter. Height and spread: 120cm (48”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.