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

Bring a ray of brilliant sunshine to borders and containers. These tiny beauties are a sure sign that spring is really on the way! Bulb size 8/10cm. Height 15-25cm (6-10”).

Collection comprises 2 tubers each of:

• February Gold
• Topolino
• Jet Fire
• Tete-α-Tete
• Minnow
• Rip Van Winkle

Cheery blends of yellow, orange and pink will add warmth to your spring borders. These carefully selected varieties are strongly scented so you can cut them and enjoy their wonderful fragrance indoors as well. Height: Up to 50cm (20”)

Frills of fully double petals with egg yolk centres are a real eye-catcher in spring! Grow them outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 37cm (15”). Bulb size 10/12 cm.

Pointed Ivory petals with ruffled lemon trumpets. This dainty dwarf variety is an absolute joy in spring. Grow them outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 20cm (8”). Bulb size 8/10cm.

Herald the return of spring with the sunny colours of Daffodil Birma. Bright golden blooms with deep orange trumpets are carried high on tall stems. Grow them outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 50cm (20”). Bulb size 10/12 cm.

Bright yellow petals contrast daringly with petite, red trumpet shaped centres. A spectacular show when planted in large groups! Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 40cm (16”). Bulb size 10/12 cm.

Plant a splash of sunshine in your borders! Their blaze of golden petals with frilly centres are a sight to behold. Grow them outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 37cm (15”). Bulb size 10/12 cm.

Sumptuous snow white double blooms with frilly centres of peachy pink and yellow. The gently scented flowers of Daffodil Double Duo make a wonderful spectacle in spring. Grow them outdoors in patio pots and borders, or indoors on a bright windowsill. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy!

Height: 38cm (15”). Bulb size 12/14 cm.

Sumptuous open apricot trumpets surrounded by creamy white petals are a winning combination! Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size 12/14 cm.

The Hoop Petticoat Daffodil! Up to 15 delicate golden funnels per bulb are produced above fine grass like foliage. Grow this cheery little daffodil in rockeries or naturalised in grass for an exquisite spring display. Plant some in containers for a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 20cm (8”). Bulb size: 5/6 cm.

A bold splash of sunshine yellow with a big garden presence! Majestic upturned golden trumpets are characteristic of this traditional variety. Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 35cm (15”). Bulb size: 10/12 cm.

Large silvery petals with a broad citrus yellow cup which fades to snowy white as the flowers mature. A graceful addition for the most elegant of gardens! Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size 10/12 cm.

Crisp white, outward curving petals with a spectacular yellow trumpet. The durable, highly fragrant blooms of this large variety are a guaranteed show stopper! Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size 12/14 cm.

Also known as the Lent Lily, this native woodland daffodil is ideal for naturalising, and considerably more shade tolerant than cultivated varieties. Gently twisted cream petals with soft yellow trumpets make delightful mass plantings for open grassland and woodlands. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 25cm (10”). Bulb size: 5/7cm.

Welcome the return of spring with this delectable selection of cheery daffodils. A stunning variety of colour and flower shape to delight you year after year! Height: 40cm (16”). Bulb size: 10/12cm

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Daffodil White Lion

Daffodil Birma

Daffodil Tahiti

Daffodil Ice Follies

Daffodil Prof Einstein

Daffodil Dick Wilden

Narcissus Geranium

Daffodil Golden Harvest

Delicate frilled, rose pink cups with a delicious sweet perfume. Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size: 10/12 cm.

The poet's daffodil is one of the last to flower but is well worth the wait. Showy white, 5cm double blooms are so fragrant that they are grown by the perfume industry. Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 35cm (14”). Bulb size: 11/12 cm.

Vibrant orange cups contrast boldly with rounded, gleaming white outer petals. Even from a distance, the blooms of this old variety are truly striking! Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 40cm (16”). Bulb size 10/12cm.

Flamboyant soft yellow petals with ruffled copper centres are sure to warm your heart. Enjoy their soft fragrance on warm spring days. Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 35cm (15”). Bulb size: 10/12 cm.

Fragrant flowers with luxurious folds of soft yellow and lemon petals. This sumptuous double daffodil adds a touch of luxury to spring borders. Grow them outdoors, or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 35cm (14”). Bulb size: 10/12 cm.

With such an incredible range available it can be hard to choose just one variety of daffodil to grow. Try this sensational mix for an explosion of spring colour, and see if you can pick a favourite! Height: up to 18”. Bulb size: 10/12cm.

Showy lavender outer petals with deep purple pin cushion centres are held on tall dark stems. Dahlia Blue Bayou boasts large 10cm flowers that are simply breathtaking when cut for a vase or bouquet. Store the tubers over winter and enjoy their opulence year after year. A striking addition to sunny borders!

Height: 90-100cm (36-40 inches). Size one tubers supplied.

An irresistible chocolate scented, new introduction that looks as delicious as it smells. Admire Dahlia Chocolate in the garden or cut the tall stems to bring a subtle chocolate aroma into your home. But resist the temptation; they should not be eaten. Height 90–120cm (36-48"). Supplied as 40mm plugs.

This spectacular dinner plate dahlia is sure to make an impact in your summer garden. Its enormous deep red blooms will create a spectacular show in borders or containers, and are truly magnificent as a cut flower. Try pinching out any side buds to produce even larger flowers! Height: 100-120cm (40-48”). Supplied as Size 1 tubers.

Their enormous dinner plate size blooms are a marvel! Exhibition size flowers are produced on tall stems from July to October. A spectacular show in sunny borders and truly magnificent as a cut flower!

Height: 100-120cm (40-48”).

Size 1 tubers supplied.

Collection comprises 2 tubers each of:

Grand Prix

Lilac Times

Babylon Red

Otto's Thrill

This spectacular dinner plate dahlia is sure to make an impact in your summer garden. Its enormous golden yellow blooms will create a spectacular show in borders or containers, and are truly magnificent as a cut flower. Try pinching out any side buds to produce even larger flowers!

Height: 100-120cm (40-48”).

Supplied as Size 1 tubers.

This spectacular dinner plate dahlia is sure to make an impact in your summer garden. Its enormous lilac blooms will create a spectacular show in borders or containers, and are truly magnificent as a cut flower. Try pinching out any side buds to produce even larger flowers! Height: 100-120cm (40-48”). Supplied as Size 1 tubers.

This spectacular dinner plate dahlia is sure to make an impact in your summer garden. Its enormous pink blooms will create a spectacular show in borders or containers, and are truly magnificent as a cut flower. Try pinching out any side buds to produce even larger flowers! Height: 100-120cm (40-48”). Supplied as Size 1 tubers.

This impressive collection boasts some of the most striking large double flowered varieties available. Flawless petals create picture perfect blooms for a dazzling late summer display. Height: up to 120cm (47”). Size 1 tubers supplied.

Collection comprises 3 tubers each of:

Ambition

Spassmacher

Duke of Edinburgh

Arabian Night

Vibrant blooms, each different from the next! The colourful petals, in lemon yellow and bold magenta red, may be flecked and striped, or a solid colour. It’s anyone’s guess until the large round buds reveal their fantastic colours! Store the tubers over winter and enjoy their lively colours year after year. A striking addition to sunny borders and patio containers. Height: 70–120cm (28-48"). Supplied as size 1 tubers.

Each narrow, twisted petal of Dahlia Myrtle's Folly is exquisitely coloured to form a huge powder puff flower in wonderful shades of pink. Arguably one of the showiest varieties, with massive flower heads of up to 18cm (7”) across that must be seen to be believed. Height: 120cm (48"). Size 1 tubers supplied.

These semi cactus Dahlias are so easy to grow and care for. The spectacular flower heads on upright stems burst open to reveal a wonderful mix of bright, vibrant colours. Height: 120cm (48"). Size 1 tubers supplied.

Collection comprises 1 each of:

Black Cat

Mel's Orange Marmalade

Namara

Sugar Diamond

Serano

Creamy trumpets with delicious blueberry colour markings and a sweet fragrance. These majestic daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of bold flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 65cm (26”)

This fragrant collection of daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of delicately perfumed flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 60cm (24”)

Collection comprises 2 tubers each of:

• Blueberry Cream
• Pardon Me
• Rosy Returns
• Winsome Lady

Delicately fragrant, rich red trumpets with golden yellow throats! These majestic daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of vibrant flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Soft rose pink trumpets with a delicate fragrance. These compact daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of vibrant flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18”).

Towering spires of tightly packed flowers in a beautiful range of colours. These stately perennials make a dramatic focal point for adding height and structure to the back of summer borders. A ‘must-have’ plant for cottage garden planting schemes, and a truly magnificent cut flower! Height: 170cm (67”) Spread: 90cm (36”) Bareroot plants supplied.

With all of the grandeur of their larger cousins, Mini Magic Fountains are easy to grow and don’t require staking. Compact spires reaching only 1 metre tall make this dwarf delphinium ideal for the front of borders and smaller gardens. Their beautiful blooms are also perfectly proportioned for an attractive cut flower arrangement indoors. Height: 100cm (39”) Spread: 45cm (18”) Plug plants supplied.

Fragrant purple flowers with red stripes make an extraordinary colour combination that cannot fail to impress! The semi trailing habit of this striking dianthus makes it ideal for hanging baskets and patio containers as well as sunny borders. An unusual variety that will certainly be a talking point in your summer garden. Also makes a fascinating and long lasting cut flower. Height: 50cm (20”) Spread: 30cm (12”). Supplied as 40mm plugs.

Diascia is highly prized for its froth of richly coloured flowers carried on slender stems. These pretty annuals flower prolifically all summer – cut them back after their first flush of flowers to promote new growth, and they will continue to bloom into autumn! An outstanding plant for rockeries and the front of borders, which can also be planted in hanging baskets to form a lavish sphere of long lasting colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height: 30cm (12”) Spread: 50cm (20”).