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

Cape cowslip.

Spikes of scented bell shaped golden flowers are carried above compact, blotched foliage. A South African relative of the hyacinth, this unusual perennial bulb makes an eye catching plant for a sunny windowsill or bright conservatory. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 5cm (2”). Supplied as 5 bulbs planted in a 12cm bronze-effect cachepot.

At last - a Tree Mallow for the patio! This compact, free flowering shrub grows to only 90cm (36”). A profusion of large flowers to 7.5cm (3”) smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic in patio containers, these are hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30”) Spread: 60cm (24”).

A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour its beguiling fragrance! Height: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Savour the taste of home grown lemons! These citrus fruits take up to a year to develop, but are well worth the wait – try adding them to cool drinks in summer! Glossy evergreen foliage and clusters of fragrant waxy blossom in spring make lemon trees ideal feature plants for conservatories and patios. Hardy to -10°C, they are best grown outdoors from May to October, and brought inside for the winter. Height: 150cm (60”) Spread: 120cm (48”) Supplied as pot grown plant approx. 25cm (10”) tall. Ceramic pot not supplied.

Shasta Daisy

Beautiful large, shapely daisies stand aloft on strong stems. This magnificent hardy perennial is perfect in its simplicity, and blends effortlessly with any planting scheme. From early summer to autumn you can enjoy an endless show of fully double blooms which are also excellent for cutting. Height: 60cm (24”) Spread: 45cm (18”). Supplied as 40mm plugs.

Gay feather.

Stiff spikes of tightly packed buds open from the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. The colourful display in late summer attracts clouds of bees and butterflies. This undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower for vases in doors. Height: 150cm (60”). Spread: 45cm (18”). Bare root plants supplied.

Bring your garden to life at night!

No wires or plugs, no electricity charges. The lamps turn on automatically when darkness falls and give approximately eight hours of light from full charge. Rechargeable batteries supplied and fitted.

Clusters 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 inch) plant.

A beautiful new variety with slender silky white petals, delicately freckled with pink. Its enticingly rich scent will fill your garden with an unmistakably exotic perfume. Magnificent in borders or containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Oriental lilies are also highly attractive to beneficial insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

Beautifully fragrant, this elegant Dutch hybrid Easter Lily has a style all her own. Trumpet shaped flowers in a delicate shade of pink, with dusky pink centres that are particularly attractive to pollinating insects. Magnificent in borders or patio containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

Giant buds open to reveal satin white petals with soft pink freckles. Its enticingly rich scent will fill your garden with an unmistakably exotic perfume. Magnificent in borders or containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Oriental lilies are also highly attractive to beneficial insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

A blaze of fiery red petals with buttery yellow tips. Its enticingly rich scent will fill your garden with an unmistakably exotic perfume. Magnificent in borders or containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Oriental lilies are also highly attractive to beneficial insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

Exotic white flowers, heavily freckled, with the boldest pink stripes. Its enticingly rich scent will fill your garden with an unmistakably exotic perfume. Magnificent in borders or containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Oriental lilies are also highly attractive to beneficial insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

Exotic bicoloured blooms of pink and yellow with a knockout fragrance! These majestic lilies carry up to 8 blooms per stem which are highly attractive to beneficial insects. Magnificent in borders or containers and simply fabulous for cut flower arrangements. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size: 14-16cm.

This incredible collection blends 5 beautiful varieties of oriental lilies in shades of pink, white and lemon. Grow your own supply of exquisitely scented blooms for cutting, and enjoy their exotic perfume throughout your home. An elegant addition to borders and containers where they will also attract beneficial pollinating insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size 14-16cm.

Collection comprises 5 each of:

• Dizzy
• Amazing
• Miami
• Tom Pouce
• Muscadet

This incredible collection blends 4 beautiful varieties of oriental lilies in vibrant, exotic shades. Grow your own supply of exquisitely scented blooms for cutting, and enjoy their sweet perfume throughout your home. An elegant addition to borders and containers where they will also attract beneficial pollinating insects. Height: 90cm (36”). Bulb size 14-16cm.

Collection comprises 5 each of:

• Tiger Woods
• Red Dutch
• Tom Pouce
• Muscadet

Create a carpet of colour with this eye catching mix of dwarf oriental lilies. Planted in close groups around trees and shrubs, their vibrant colours will bejewel partially shaded sites with their exotic blooms. Dwarf lilies also make a delightful cut flower. Height: 30cm (12”).Bulb size 12/14cm.

Pardancanda.

This unusual perennial produces a colourful mix of spotted and plain starry shaped blooms in summer. Each individual flower lasts for only a day but is replaced but more and more blooms as the season progresses. A remarkably pretty plant that happily tolerates heat and drought. Pardancanda also makes a vibrant cut flower for brightening vases indoors. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Bareroot plants supplied.

We commit to premium stocks of lily bulbs well in advance of sales. However careful our planning, there are often more bulbs of some varieties than expected, which could end up going to waste. THIS IS OUR DEAL... We guarantee that for £6.49 you can receive a superb selection of lilies worth at least £12.98; all premium bulbs selected from the range in this catalogue. You can order up to 3 packs and we will do our best to send you different varieties in each. At this bargain price we cannot take orders for specific varieties, but you will be delighted with the value! Choose a sheltered, sunny position in moist, free draining soil. Plant lily bulbs in autumn with the pointed end facing upwards at a depth of approximately 3 times their height and 15cm (6”) apart. When growing lilies, make sure that they are planted deep enough as this will protect the bulb during particularly hot periods. Alternatively, try planting lily bulbs in large patio containers in loam based compost such as John Innes No.2. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season. Deadhead faded blooms at the base of the flower where they join the stem to prevent the development of seed pods. After flowering leave the stems intact until they begin to yellow in autumn. This will help to feed the bulb for the following year. For the same reason it is vital to leave a third of the stem intact when cutting Lilies for indoor arrangements. A mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost should be applied in autumn. Height: 30cm (12”).Bulb size 12/14cm.

Pure white bells with delicate crimped edges drip from dainty arching stems. Enduring and evocative; their powerful scent is simply unforgettable. Lily of the Valley flowers are also excellent for cutting - just perfect for bedside posies!

Height: 20-25cm (8-10 inches). Supplied as size one pips.

Highly sought after, this soft pink Lily of the Valley is a must for the plant connoisseur! Enduring and evocative; the powerful scent of their dainty blooms is simply unforgettable. Lily of the Valley flowers are also excellent for cutting - just perfect for bedside posies!

Height: 20-25cm (8-10 inches). Supplied as size 1 pips.

Convallaria majalis.

Highly fragrant, spring flowering elegance. Enduring and evocative; their powerful scent is simply unforgettable. This dainty woodland favourite can be enjoyed in your home before being planted outdoors for many years of pleasure. Supplied as 11 large pips planted in a zinc pot.

Sparkling cascades of tiny white flowers with a splash of azure blue! The trailing habit of this showy annual Lobelia is perfect for filling gaps in patio containers and hanging baskets, or planted as a feature on its own. Versatile and easy to grow over a remarkably long flowering period, this dainty plant is quite astonishing! Height: 25cm (15”). Spread: 10cm (6”)

This must be one of the most perfect hanging basket or container plants. The miniature rosebud type blooms smother the plant from late summer right through until the early frosts. Compact and easy to grow, this dainty plant is quite astonishing! Height and spread: 15cm (6"). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Let this fantastic trailing variety cascade from your hanging baskets and patio containers in a froth of brilliant colour! Versatile, easy to grow, with a remarkably long flowering period; this dainty plant is deservedly as popular as ever! Height: 25cm (15”). Spread: 10cm (6”).

A wonderful mix of rainbow colours.This traditional cottage garden perennial is well loved for its sturdy upright stems of tightly packed blooms. The colourful flower spikes create a bold impression at the middle and back of borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodland areas. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”).
Bareroot plants supplied.

This special collection has been carefully bred for their bold colours and long flowering period, with an unbeatable garden performance. These traditional cottage garden perennials create a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.

Collection comprises 3 each of:

The Chatelaine

The Governor

The Pages

Chandelier

Soft lemon and gold pea–like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.

Bicolour pea–like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.

Bicolour pea–like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.

Scarlet pea–like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Bare root plants supplied.