Commonly known as Shooting Stars, this unusual perennial deserves to be more widely grown in UK gardens. The spring blooms are similar to Cyclamen, with reflexed petals and a lovely deep pink colour, but carried on much taller, 45cm (18) stems.
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A favourite in cottage gardens and patio containers alike, Scabious ?Kudos White? will give you an exceptionally long season of colour in the garden as the delicate white blooms cover the plant from June all the way through to October! ?Kudos White? will produce flowers over and over again, much to your delight, and that of pollinating insects such as butterflies and bees, who?ll love the huge number of flowers! Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).
Perfect for dotting through cottage garden borders, the Dahlia 'Patio Choice' Mix is perfect for bringing a splash of colour to your garden this summer. Making superb cut flowers these semi-dwarf flowers are ideal for planting in your beds and containers too. With fantastic vibrant colours of pink, orange, yellow and red, the semi-double blooms will flower midsummer right through to autumn and their strong upright habit means they won't require any staking.
A new variety of hardy Geranium producing a sumptuous summer display! Ruffled, lilac-blue, double flowers above mounds of finely cut foliage make this an attractive border perennial. Flowers appear in early summer, attracting plenty of pollinating insects. A second flush is often produced in late summer.
Its all in the name - this French Lavender has been bred for a neat, compact habit! Lavender 'Devonshire Compact' boasts a summer display of fat flower heads, topped with showy purple bracts. The silvery green foliage is deeply aromatic making this a great choice for a sensory garden.
Ideal pots for growing on plug plants or seedlings. Square pots fit nicely onto a tray with, making them easy to move around or turn as required. Each pack contains 30 x 8cm pots.
If you're fed up with messing around with canes and twine to keep your tomato plants upright then this durable, plastic framework is perfect for you!
An evergreen perennial that bears erect stems, up to a metre high, which burst into globes of blue trumpet flowers from July to September, above strappy green foliage. It's a perfect specimen for a large patio planter of moist, well-drained compost, that can be brought to a frost-free place over winter. Plants can be divided every 4 years in spring. Ht. 1m. Mature plants are supplied in a 12cm pot.
Dianthus 'Haytor White' is an RHS AGM winning variety of Carnation, renowned for its attractive, evergreen foliage and pure white, clove-scented flowers. These blooms appear in abundance from June until September, adding a touch of class to scented or cottage gardens and illuminating cut flower displays. For maximum impact, this Pink should be grown in a sunny border or patio container. Height: 40cm (1'4). Spread: 40cm (1'4).
Often called 'Carnations' or 'Pinks', Dianthus are a great flowering plant that are very easy to grow and are drought tolerant. Dianthus 'Joy' flowers throughout the summer, with semi-double pastel pink blooms on long stems, growing above clumps of slender, grey-green leaves. A cottage and coastal garden favourite, suitable for borders and planters. The flowers are popular as a cut flower for indoor vases, and are long lasting. Height and Spread: 50cm (20).
Masses of cascading plumes of highly fragrant mauve flowers smother this climbing plant from May to June. This chinese wisteria is a stunning variety, less vigorous than other species, nevertheless it can climb to 9m high and 5m across, if allowed! Ideal for a frame or pergola. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
This is a very special Ivy to grow on a shady wall or fence as its glossy green leaves are splashed with golden heart-shaped centres. This fast-growing climber will soon provide dense cover, lightening a dark corner with the contrast of bright yellow-gold against the rich green and creating interest all year round. In autumn, Hedera helix 'Goldheart' bears small yellow-green flowers followed by shiny black fruits, providing useful winter food for the birds. Height: 8m (26' 3). Spread: 8m (26' 3).
Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' has an upright form and can be planted as a specimen amongst other shrubs, but also looks great planted in lines to create a colourful hedge in autumn. The profusion of red berries that last from late summer through until the winter are this shrub?s main feature, and provide a good source of food for garden birds, but its thorny branches are also good for deterring intruders. Easy to prune and maintain, Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' is a robust plant, growing well in both full sun and partial shade. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').
Honeysuckle is one of the most loved climbing plants, renowned for its exotic, scented flowers, that fill the air with a lovely aroma, on warm summer evenings. Honeysuckle 'Belgica' has white flowers that gradually turn yellow, with deep red streaks, followed by red berries in the autumn. It is a perfect climbing plant for very high walls and fences, as it can grow to 7 metres in height! It can also be grown up tree trunks. It flowers in early summer and can produce a second burst of flowers in September and October. Early Dutch Honeysuckle is ideal for a range of garden styles from cottage to exotic. Height: 700cm (22?) Spread: 180cm (6?).
An exotic-looking variety that is actually fully winter hardy! Interesting foliage forms the perfect backdrop to an abundance of red trumpet-shaped flowers from August to October. Ideal planted by fences and trellis, or in a large patio planter. Climbs to an eventual height 10m if left untrimmed. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Pieris japonica 'Passion' is at its best in spring, when its whorled, vivid red foliage appears alongside a profusion of small, red-pink flowers. Easy to maintain and compact, this ?Lily of the Valley Shrub? needs minimal pruning, but can be kept pruned to a required size (and this will encourage vigorous flowering). Pieris japonica 'Passion' is happiest growing in borders with acidic soil, or containers filled with ericaceous (acid) compost. Height and Spread: 2.5m (8').
These are the first dahlias to be supplied as plug plants from Van Meuwen, so you get many more plants for your money. These will grow into beautiful flowering plants and make a real statement in a summer garden border with their colourful blooms in abundance. Height 30-40cm. Supplied as plug tray plants.
This superb mid to late season variety produces an abundance of delicious, juicy berries in late summer; fantastic for extending the fruiting season when grown with an early-maturing variety. Clusters of pretty white, bell-shaped flowers in spring are followed by fiery red foliage in the autumn, making this a valuable hardy shrub for seasonal interest in the garden. Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is an attractive addition to patio containers or acidic borders, and the fruits are a tasty addition to jams, pies and muffins. Height and spread if left unpruned: 2.5m (8'). Supplied in a 9cm pot.
Fantastic value for your money! Van Meuwen's Winter Bedding collection is guaranteed to add colour and fragrance to your beds, borders, containers and window boxes from February right through until June.