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

This attractive terracotta-effect planter has a wide range of uses and looks particularly good filled with water lilies on the patio.

Height: 18cm; Diameter: 25cm.

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One of the sweetest tomatoes you have ever tasted! This prolific red cherry tomato is excellent value for money, producing a bountiful crop of up to 500 delicious bite size fruits per plant! Perfect for growing in patio bags and containers. Supplied in 5cm pots.

Incredible Tree Lilies® that produce huge stems topped with masses of fragrant, trumpet shaped blooms. Over the years many offshoots are produced from a single hardy bulb, and they take on a shrub-like appearance reaching 2m (6’ 6”) tall. Fantastic in borders and large patio containers. Bulb Size: 18/20cm circumference.

Collection comprises:

• Tree Lily® Manisa - Satin pale yellow petals with an egg yolk colour centre.
• Tree Lily® Nymph - Shimmering yellow petals with a wine red streak give this variety a really exotic feel.
• Tree Lily® Sartre - Rose pink freckled petals with bright red stamens.

The glamorous blooms of this National Chinese flower are highly prized. The lightly scented double blooms unfurl their delicate petals against a backdrop of handsome, deeply cut glossy foliage. A stunning plant for spring borders; and makes an exquisite cut flower too. Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10”) - Grows to 2m (78”) tall. 3 year old plants supplied.

Few plants can compete with a tree peony in full bloom! Mature plants can boast in excess of a hundred flowers, each one being 25cm (10”) or more in diameter!

This collection consists of one each of:

Dao Jin Striking red and white striped blooms

Hai Huang Ruffled, satin-like double flowers of soft butter yellow

Er Qiao Ruffled rose pink blooms with a delicate perfume.

Guan She Mao Yu Dark maroon fragrant flowers

Try something different with this striped variety. The huge delicate blooms of Tree Peony Dai Jin provide colour and fragrance. Few plants can compete with a tree peony in full bloom! Mature plants can boast in excess of a hundred flowers, each one being 25cm (10”) or more in diameter! Grows to 2m (78”) tall. 3 year old plants supplied.

Ruffled rose pink blooms, with a delicate perfume. Few plants can compete with a tree peony in full bloom! Mature plants can boast in excess of a hundred flowers, each one being 25cm (10”) or more in diameter! A strong variety, Er Qiao is frost hardy and particularly resistant to disease. Grows to 2m (78”) tall. 3 year old plants supplied.

Deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for an eruption of bold crimson flowers. Much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms, tree peonies make a stunning focal point in spring borders. Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10”) - Grows to 2m (78”) tall. 3 year old plants supplied.

Huge, ruffled satin-like double flowers of soft butter yellow shower Tree Peony Hai Huang with colour.and fragrance! Few plants can compete with a tree peony in full bloom! Mature plants can boast in excess of a hundred flowers, each one being 25cm (10”) or more in diameter! Grows to 2m (78”) tall. 3 year old plants supplied.

Deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for an eruption of bold crimson flowers. Much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms, tree peonies make a stunning focal point in spring borders.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10") - Grows to 2m (78") tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

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’).

Add a touch of magic and mystery to spring borders with this elegant collection of the darkest blooms. Bulb size supplied: 11-12cm.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

• Tulip Black Parrot - Dramatic deep purple, almost black frilled blooms look superb planted in groups. Height: 30-45cm (12-18”).
• Tulip Queen of the Night - Exquisite pyramid shaped blooms with the darkest purple black petals. Height: 50cm (20”).
• Tulip Black Hero - Fully double with velvet maroon black flowers and a silky sheen. Height: 60cm (24”).
• Tulip Burgundy - This lily-flowered variety with tapering purple petals forms elegantly flared, cup-shaped blooms. Height: 40cm (16”).

A collection of extraordinary tulips to bring colour and texture to your garden borders. Bulb size supplied: 11-12cm. Height: 45cm (18”).

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

• Tulip Cummins - One of the most exquisite fringed tulips available. Flowers are striking violet-purple with a contrasting, crystalline ice white fringe.
• Tulip Denise - Two toned brilliance. Plant this wonderful variety in drifts and delight as they open to reveal their unique colouring. Sturdy and weather resistant they also make great cut flowers.
• Tulip Pink Fountain - Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. They are unforgettable in the garden and truly magnificent as cut flowers.
• Tulip Jackpot - What a breakthrough, this sultry beauty has luxuriant, deep, dark grape coloured petals with brilliant white edges.

A stylish collection with catwalk chic! Bold colours and strong forms put on a fantastic show in late spring. Bulb size supplied: 10-11cm. Height: 45cm (18”).

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

• Tulip Apricot Beauty – Large classic shaped blooms in glowing peach are accompanied by a delightful, light fragrance.
• Tulip Cracker - Bold and beautiful, the large royal purple blooms are edged in pure white.
• Tulip Mickey Mouse - Large flowered early variety with prominent red flame markings set against the brightest yellow petals.
• Tulip White Dream – Ice white cupped blooms set atop sturdy stems.

What greater pleasure than a spring border of shapely colourful Tulips. Bulb size: 10/11cm. Height: 70cm (28”).

Collection comprises 10 each of:

• Black Satin – Dramatic velvety maroon-black blooms with a silky sheen.
• Shirley - Long slender flowers of pure ivory with feathered edges in soft purple.
• Flaming Parrot – Bold flowers of yellow and flaming red with distinctive ruffled petals.
• Angelique – Exquisite rosettes of purest pink petals make a splendid display.

The very best mix of fiery red and bold yellow make a dramatic statement in borders. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 60cm (24”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

Exquisitely fragranced rosette blooms of purest pink with many petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 70cm (28”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

Dramatic velvety maroon-black blooms with a silky sheen. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 60cm (24”) Bulb size: 11/12cm.

Remarkable fragrant white blooms with vibrant purple blue flames at the base and the sides each petal. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 45cm (18”) Bulb size: 11/12cm.

A vibrant selection of tulips in a rainbow of colours. Perfect for cutting to make a really special bouquet! Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Height: 50cm (20”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

This lily-flowered variety with tapering purple petals forms elegantly flared cup-shaped blooms. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Height: 40cm (16”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

One of the most exquisite fringed tulips available. Flowers are striking violet-purple with a contrasting, crystalline ice white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size: 11/12cm.

Darwin Tulips are renowned for their huge, brilliantly coloured flowers. The blooms appear as perfect pyramids up to 15cm (6”) opening to reveal their exquisite beauty in late spring. Because of their superb shape and sturdy stems they are one of the best varieties for cut flowers. Plant in groups for a truly magnificent show. Height: 60cm (24”). Bulb size 10/11cm.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

• Tulip Red Apeldoorn
• Tulip Golden Apeldoorn
• Tulip Apeldoorn Elite
• Tulip Gudoshnik
• Tulip Spring Song

Two toned brilliance! Plant this wonderful variety in drifts and delight as they open to reveal their unique colouring. Sturdy and weather resistant they also make great cut flowers. Height: 45cm (18”). Bulb size: 11/12cm.

Bold flowers of yellow and flaming red with distinctive ruffled petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 60cm (24”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

Large flowered early variety with prominent red flame markings set against the brightest yellow petals. A superb colour combination that is worthy of a special spot in your garden border. Height: 25cm (10”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

These flamboyant beauties are richly ornamental with striking waved and crested petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 60cm (24”). Bulb size: 10/11cm.

Purple, white, plain, striped and ruffled! Tulip Purple Passion will bejewel your garden in cool shades and fantastic flower shapes for over a month. This exciting blend of 8 different varieties is best planted in a group to make a real impact. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 35-55cm (14-22 inches).

A dainty variety bearing green-feathered, ivory white flowers from early spring onwards. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 38cm (15 inches). Bulb size: 10/11cm.