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

This exciting medley of colour is guaranteed to brighten your garden all summer long. Fill your hanging baskets and patio containers with cascades of double blooms, where their pendulous habit can be best appreciated. For a colourful addition to your home, try growing begonia plants on a sunny windowsill indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Standard tuber size 3/4cm.

A gem of a plant with double flowers in hues of orange and peach set above lush foliage. Stunning in hanging baskets and containers where they will bloom from pendulous stems all summer long, until the first frosts. Height and spread: 45cm (18”). Standard tuber size 3/4cm.

Japanese False Bindweed.

This tender climber, related to Convolvulus (Morning Glory), makes an unusual feature for patio containers. Its plush, double pink flowers are produced throughout summer on vigorous twining stems. Calystegia can be invasive if planted in the ground, so it is best grown in patio containers which can be moved indoors for winter protection. Height: 1.8m (72”) Spread: 1m (39”) Bareroot plants supplied.

The lavish blue of this rose-like double trailing Campanula makes it a great addition to any garden. Perfect for containers where they will happily envelop any pot or basket, alternatively they are becoming increasingly popular as houseplants.

Why not have some potted on a sunny windowsill where they will flower for 3-4 weeks, then transplant them outdoors where they will flower through the summer.
Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Prominent creamy stamens contrast beautifully with the slender violet- blue flowers of this graceful climber. Throughout summer the striking star shaped blooms exude a superb fragrance. This vigorous species will quickly cover walls and fences, and can be pruned to almost ground level each year, making maintenance extremely easy! Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 90cm (36”). Supplied in a 7cm pot. Pruning group 3.

This sumptuous variety surely reigns supreme! One of the largest double flowering clematis, with spectacular sugar pink blooms of up to 10cm (4”) across. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 40mm plugs.

Large lavender-rose blooms up to 10cm (4”) across with a gleaming satin sheen. Grow this exceptional variety to appreciate why it was the star of the Chelsea Flower Show for two years running! This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2.

Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark foliage. This charming climber has very compact growth making it perfect for growing in patio containers. Although hardy to around -7ΊC, this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Supplied in 7cm pots. Height: 152cm (60”). Pruning Group: 1.

An old cottage garden favourite for smothering walls and twining through trees. Masses of fragrant pale pink flowers contrast beautifully with the purple flushed mid-green foliage. This vigorous climber is suited to any aspect and ideal for brightening up a challenging north facing wall. Supplied in 9cm pot. Height: 10m (32’). Pruning group: 1

Deep velvety, claret red petals unfurl to reveal lustrous yellow anthers. This spectacular large flowered variety produces shapely blooms of up to 10cm (4”) across. Niobe is best grown in a semi shaded position to preserve the rich coloured blooms from fading in strong sunlight. Height: 300 cm (10‘). Pruning Group: 2. Supplied as 40mm plug plant.

Supplied as 40mm plugs. Collection comprises 1 plant each of:

Dainty bell shaped flowers with the sweet fragrance of cowslips. This beautiful climber provides a subtle splash of delicate primrose yellow in late summer and autumn. This vigorous species will quickly cover walls and fences, and can be pruned to almost ground level each year, making maintenance extremely easy! Height: 7m (22ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). Plant supplied in 7cm pot.

A stunning collection for Clematis Lovers. Supplied in 7cm pots.

Collection comprises 1 plant each of:

Clematis Aromatica - Prominent creamy stamens contrast beautifully with the slender violet-blue flowers of this graceful, fragrant climber. Height: 2.5m (8'). Pruning group: 3.

Clematis Fragrant Oberon - Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark foliage. Height: 1.5m (60”). Pruning Group: 1

Clematis Rehderiana - Dainty bell shaped, primrose yellow flowers with the sweet fragrance of cowslips. Height: 7m (22ft). Pruning group: 3.

Clematis Fond Memories - Large lavender-rose blooms up to 10cm (4”) across with a gleaming satin sheen. Height: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2.

Beautiful snowy white petals frame the purple ruffled dome at the centre of these large blooms. With flowers of up to 10cm (4”) across, this hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants.

Let these elegant climbers perfume your garden all summer long. Plant them close to seating areas and patio doors where their sweet fragrance can fill the air on warm summer evenings. Excellent for smothering pergolas with their vigorous growth and mass of stunning flowers. Supplied in 9cm pots.

Comprises 1 plant each of:

Early Dutch Honeysuckle – Well loved for its sweet-scented flowers in May and June. Height: 7m (22’)

Clematis Montana Elizabeth – Large purple flushed mid-green leaves and strongly scented pale pink flowers in May and June. Height: 10m (32’).

Jasmine Officinale - Fragrant white flowers are produced from June until October. The sweet scent is especially strong in the evenings. Height: 12m (40’)

Honeysuckle Gold Flame – Much prized for its fragrant bright orange-yellow flowers which are borne in profusion from May until September. Height: 5m (15’)

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.

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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Pelargonium

Let these stunning trailing geraniums spill from your hanging baskets, window boxes and containers. This magnificent ivy leaved collection produces cascades of weather resistant blooms all summer long, so you are guaranteed to have a show stopping display, whatever the weather brings. Fantastic value for money! Stems trail to 60cm (24”). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.

Collection comprises 5 plants each of:

• Blue
• Pink
• Red Star
• Bicolour

Pelargonium

Let these stunning trailing geraniums spill from your hanging baskets, window boxes and containers. This magnificent ivy leaved collection produces cascades of weather resistant blooms all summer long, so you are guaranteed to have a show stopping display, whatever the weather brings. Fantastic value for money! Stems trail to 60cm (24”). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.

Collection comprises 5 plants each of:

• Blue
• Pink
• Red
• Bicolour

Pelargonium

A bold colour contrast for a most dramatic black and white display that will last all summer long. Comprises two varieties of trailing ivy leaved geraniums, Trailing Rosebud Black Rose and Trailing Luna. Perfect for filling hanging baskets, pouches and containers. Stems trail to 60cm (24”). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.

Red Climbing Lily. This exotic climbing lily produces long lasting colour all summer long, the red and yellow flame-like petals form an unusual backward facing flower 10-13cm across.

Ideal for a conservatory, greenhouse or outdoors in a frost free location.

Lonicera periclymenum Belgica.

Well-loved for its sweet-scented flowers, this vigorous climbing honeysuckle will cover fences and walls, and even twine through tree canopies. Its white flowers gradually turn yellow with rich red streaks followed by red berries. Flowering mainly in early summer, but may produce another flush of heavenly scented blooms in September and October. Height: 700cm (22’) Spread: 180cm (6’) Supplied in 9cm pot.

Lonicera heckrottii Gold Flame.

This vigorous variety is much prized for its sweet scented, bright orange-yellow flowers, which are borne in profusion throughout summer. Its semi evergreen twining stems will cover walls and fences or can be trained into tree canopies for a stunning summer display. Height: 5m (15’) Spread: 1.8cm (6’) Supplied in 9cm pot.

Elegant flowers like delicate, scented cream stars adorn this deciduous climber in summer. Its twining stems just love to climb and will quickly cover fences, trellis or tree stumps. We recommend growing jasmine in sunny borders or containers near doors and windows to fully appreciate its wonderful fragrance. Height: 180cm (6 feet). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.

Dainty white star shaped flowers with a superb perfume! The twining stems of the common Jasmine just love to climb and will quickly cover fences, trellis or tree stumps. Grow Jasmine in sunny borders or containers near doors and windows to fully appreciate its wonderful fragrance. Height: 180cm (6’). Pot grown – supplied in 9cm pot.

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”).

Ipomoea purpurea. Heart shaped leaves and a wealth of striking blue flowers almost all year round. Needs a climbing support. Protect from frost. Pot not supplied.

These sensational trailing pansies produce a mass of dainty scented flowers throughout summer. Blooms of white, blue, and gold cascade from long stems of up to 120cm. Even better – they are perennial, so you can enjoy their fragrant beauty year after year! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Probably the strongest fragrant Passion flower you will find, perfect for the patio. The glorious blooms of Passiflora Perfume Passion are produced in abundance all summer, year after year, with a little winter protection.
Height: 180–240cm (6-8ft).

Supplied as 40mm plug plants.

It trails its flowers non-stop from June to November and is extremely weather resistant. Never before has there been a Petunia like it. Petunia Cascadia Cabernet is a most prolific grower with tendrils extending to 120cm (48 inches). Covered in bright bi-coloured blooms it will smother any surface, hanging basket, balcony tray or patio tub with a profusion of colour.

Supplied as 30mm plugs.

A cascade of colour all summer long! Petunia surfinia is unsurpassable for its prolific trailing growth and smothering of trumpet shaped blooms. Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and carried on stems of up to 120cm, making this collection unbeatable for sheer flower power! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 5 plug plants each of:

Surfinia Purple

Surfinia Red

Surfinia Sky Blue

Surfinia Rose Vein

Unsurpassable for its prolific growth and vivid purple pink trumpet blooms! Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and cover the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia surfinia unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Unsurpassable for its prolific growth and bold red trumpet blooms! Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and cover the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia surfinia unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Unsurpassable for its prolific growth and purple veined, pink trumpet blooms! Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and cover the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia surfinia unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Unsurpassable for its prolific growth and cool lavender blue trumpet blooms! Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and cover the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia surfinia unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Deep opulent blue flowers smother the trailing stems in a cascade of colour! The velvet blooms of these outstanding petunias are guaranteed to put on an incredible show all summer long. Fantastic in baskets and containers, and sensational in beds as dense ground cover. Height: 60cm (24”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

The elegant stems trail up to 45cm (18”) and are literally smothered with hundreds of exquisite cool blue bell-shaped flowers. One of the most popular plants for hanging baskets and containers, and with good reason! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

One of the most popular plants for hanging baskets and containers, and with good reason! The elegant stems trail up to 45cm (18”) and are literally smothered with hundreds of exquisite bell-shaped flowers. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Collection comprises 5 plants each of:

• Red
• Blue
• Terracotta

The elegant stems trail up to 45cm (18”) and are literally smothered with hundreds of exquisite rich red bell-shaped flowers. One of the most popular plants for hanging baskets and containers, and with good reason! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

The elegant stems trail up to 45cm (18”) and are literally smothered with hundreds of exquisite orange bell-shaped flowers. One of the most popular plants for hanging baskets and containers, and with good reason! Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Intense mauve purple bells smother the trailing stems in a cascade of colour! The vibrant blooms of these outstanding petunias are guaranteed to put on an incredible show all summer long. Fantastic in baskets and containers, and sensational in beds as dense ground cover. Height: 60cm (24”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

Trailing stems tumble from baskets and containers in a cascade of colour! The sumptuous double blooms of these weather resistant petunias are larger than other varieties, and delicately fragranced too. Easy to grow and guaranteed to put on an incredible show all summer long. Height: 60cm (24”). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.

• Joanna
• Clara
• Melissa
• Double Blue

Never before has there been a Petunia like it! Covered in bright bi-coloured blooms it trails its weather resistant flowers non-stop from June to October. A most prolific grower with tendrils extending to 120cm (48”); it will smother any surface, hanging basket, window box or container with a riot of colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs.

Phaseolus caracalla syn. Vigna caracalla.

This evergreen twining climber is a close relative to the runner bean. Grown for its pendants of twisted flowers, like coiled snail shells, up to 5cm (2”) across. The fascinating summer flowers are followed by cylindrical green fruits in late autumn. Requiring a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), Phaseolus is best grown in a heated greenhouse or conservatory. Alternatively, grow in patio containers that can be moved indoors for the winter. Height: 6m (20’). Spread: 2m (6’). Supplied in 9cm pots.

This incredible hybrid is the first pendulous variety of trailing Antirrhinum. Stems of densely packed blooms in shades of white, pink, red, violet and yellow create a myriad of colour. At last you can grow these cottage garden favourites in baskets where their fascinating flowers can be fully appreciated!

Flame Creeper.

An eruption of fiery red flowers will set walls and fences ablaze with exotic blooms throughout summer. Set against a backdrop of attractive foliage, the spurred flowers are followed by spherical blue fruits. This frost hardy climber is ideal for romping through evergreen shrubs or scrambling over walls. An unusual and sought after plant! Height and spread: 3m (10’).

Enjoy a fiery eruption of rich red flowers set against a mass of dark green foliage.
Train them up trellis or wires in semi shade where they can grow up to 3m (10 feet).

This stunning wisteria has been trained as a standard so that you can enjoy its classic beauty and fragrance in even a small garden. Pendants of purple blooms hang gracefully from woody anti clockwise twining stems. An enchanting focal point when planted in lawns and borders, or grown in large patio containers. Height of stem supplied: 60cm (24”) in an 11cm pot.

Decorative pot not supplied.

Chinese wisteria

Pendants of purple blooms hang gracefully from woody anti clockwise twining stems. Wisteria sinensis is particularly noted for its fragrant flowers which are followed by velvety seedpods. A quintessential climber that is perfect for training against walls and over pergolas for adding a romantic feel to your garden. Height and spread: Up to 9m (29’). Supplied as a 2 year old pot grown plants.