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

Flowering July to September, foliage turns buttercup yellow in autumn.

Also known as the wishbone flower this plant grows with densely branched stems, bearing delicate cup shaped flowers and shiny leaves making a very attractive plant. Flowering continuously from early summer until the first frosts, a lively addition to your garden.

The glamorous blooms of this National Chinese flower are highly prized. In late spring and early summer the plant erupts with bold, cup-shaped flowers, with handsome, deeply cut glossy foliage.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

The national Chinese flower. They are much prized for their gloriously oversized blooms. A mass of handsome, deeply serrated, glossy foliage forms the perfect foil for the eruption of bold flowers from late spring to early summer.

A stunning focal point in any garden. Plant with early flowering spring bulbs and enjoy months of pleasure.

Height supplied: 20-25cm (8-10 inches) - Grows to 1m (40 inches) tall.

3 year old plants supplied.

A stunning collection of tulips in a range of varieties to bring colour and texture to your garden borders or as cut blooms for the home.

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Black Hero - Velvety maroon-black flowers.

Shirley - Ivory flowers, feathered with striking purple.

Spring Green - Green-feathered, ivory-white blooms.

Angelique - Exquisite pink rosettes.

Flaming Parrot - Flaming red detail on a yellow background.

All spring flowering varieties.

Height: 60-75cm (24-30 inches).

Bulb size for all varieties: 10/11cm.

A matchless collection of tulips in a range of varieties to bring a wealth of colour and texture to your garden borders or as cut blooms for the home.

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Cool Crystal - Sumptuous rosettes of double fringed bloom. Exceptionally full flower heads, the petals are liberally splashed and striped with luscious pink and white. Height: 40-45cm (16-18 inches).

Black Parrot - Dramatic deep purple, almost black frilled blooms look superb planted in groups. Foliage is blue/green. Flowers mid spring. Height: 30-45cm (12-14 inches).

Dynasty - A superb colour combination. Large red flamed yellow flowers in mid spring. Height: 30-40cm (12-16 inches).

White Dream - Ice white cupped blooms set against green foliage. Beautiful in the border or bouquets. Height: 50cm (20 inches).

Blue Heron - Exceptional blue fringed tulip with a crystalline purple edging. Large 10cm blooms make a stunning display. Height: 40-45cm (16-18 inches).

Bulb size for all varieties: 10/11cm.

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Red Emperor - One of the largest vivid red tulips available, with strong fragrant flowers ideal for cutting. Flowers mid spring. Height: 30-40cm (12-16 inches).

Bellona - Triumph tulip with beautifully scented golden yellow flowers in mid Spring. Height: 40cm (16 inches).

Christmas Marvel - Cheery pink satin blooms with a delicate sweet scent. Flowers mid Spring. Height: 35cm (14 inches).

Princess Irene - Unique orange and purple flamed tulip, superbly scented, named for a dutch princess. Flowers mid Spring. Height: 40cm (16 inches).

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Tulip Cummins - Flowers are striking violet-purple with a contrasting, crystalline ice white fringe.

Tulip Pink Fountain - Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe.

Tulip Davenport - Fiery contrasts, the vibrant red blooms are distinctively edged in deep yellow, our most exotic fringed variety.

Tulip Canasta - Laced with white these audacious red Tulips are a must have for the garden.

A fabulous collection of tulips to bring colour and texture to your garden borders or as cut blooms for the home.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Purple Flag - Rich deep purple flowers age to a lighter blue making this an interesting addition to your beds and borders. Bulb size 10/11cm.

Princess Irene - Named for a Dutch Princess this variety is certainly rewarding with a sweet scent and unique purple-flamed orange blooms atop sturdy stems. Excellent cut flower. Bulbs supplied 11/12cm.

Denise - Two tone brilliance, the large cup-shaped blooms are tipped and veined with hot pink. Plant them in drifts for magnificent effect in late spring. Bulbs supplied 11/12cm.

Barcelona - Large shapely show-stopping blooms, impressive in any garden setting. Fuchsia purple flowers with a touch of magenta appear from April to May. Bulbs supplied 11/12cm.

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Black Satin - This aptly named large flower is a deep velvety maroon-black with a silky sheen. Dramatic in gardens and bouquets. Flowers in May. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Shirley - The long slender flowers of pure ivory are distinctly feathered with striking purple. Height: 75cm (30 inches).

Flaming Parrot - An excellent Tulip for cutting with flaming red detail on a yellow background. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Angelique - Exquisite, large rosettes. Each bloom is purest pink with many petals. Makes a splendid display. Height: 70cm (28 inches).

Collection comprises 10 each of:

Garden Party - Elegant triumph variety. Blooms the colour of strawberries and cream. Height: 40cm (16 inches).

Marilyn - Lily flowered variety. Blooms are cream with a blaze of red tapering to the tips of the petal. Height: 55cm (22 inches).

Spring Green - RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Fresh white blooms with lush green feathering. Height: 38cm (15 inches).

Tangerine Beauty - Bold orange/red flowers set against plentiful verdant foliage. Height: 20cm (8 inches).

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Tulip Princess Irene

Tulip Hotpants

Tulip Barcelona

Tulip Spring Green

Tulip Royal Two

Tulip Denise

The best of mixes, the fiery reds and bold yellows of this blend look amazing planted amongst your shrubs, trees and borders. Use them in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.

Height: 50-60cm (20-24 inches)

Bulb size 10/11cm.

Truly frilling. The petals are deeply serrated and frilled with a purple edging. Colours vary from plant to plant, adding to their charm. The petals start out a creamy yellow, slowly transforming to a pale purple with a darker violet fringed edge.

Height: 45-50cm (18-20 inches)

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Show stopper, deep velvety maroon-black flowers with a silky sheen.

Height: 60cm (24 inches)

Bulb size 10/11cm.

Exceptional blue fringed tulip with a crystalline purple edging. Large 10cm blooms make a stunning display.

Height: 40-45cm (16-18 inches).

Bulbs supplied 10/11cm.

One of the best and certainly the most popular selections we have ever put together. All these varieties flower late on in the season and their contrasting colours make a magnificent display.

Collection comprises:

Angelique - Exquisite, large rosettes. Each bloom is purest pink with many petals. Makes a splendid display.Height: 70cm (28 inches).

Flaming Parrot - An excellent Tulip for cutting with flaming red detail on a yellow background Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Spring Green - RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Fresh white blooms with lush green feathering.. Height: 38cm (15 inches).

Black Hero - Deep velvety maroon-black flowers with a silky sheen. Flowers in May. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Bulb size for all varieties: 10/11cm.

Collection comprises: 14 Black Hero, 9 Spring Green, 9 Shirley, 9 Angelique and 9 Flaming Parrot.

Black Hero - Deep velvety maroon-black flowers with a silky sheen. Dramatic in gardens and bouquets. Flowers in May. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Spring Green - Bears green-feathered, ivory white flowers from early spring onwards. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Shirley - The long slender flowers of pure ivory are distinctly feathered with striking purple. Height: 75cm (30 inches).

Flaming Parrot - An excellent Tulip for cutting with flaming red detail on a yellow background. Height: 60cm (24 inches).

Angelique - Exquisite, large rosettes. Each bloom is purest pink with many petals. Makes a splendid display. Height: 70cm (28 inches).

A fabulous collection of tulips to bring colour and texture to your garden borders or as cut blooms for the home.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Cummins - One of the most exquisite fringed tulips available. Flowers are striking violet-purple with a contrasting, crystalline ice white fringe. Height: 40-60cm (16-24 inches).

Pink Fountain - Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Unforgettable in the garden or as cut flowers. Height: 40-60cm (16-24 inches).

Jackpot - What a breakthrough, this sultry beauty has luxuriant, deep dark grape coloured petals with brilliant white edges. Height: 40cm (16 inches).

Monsella - Fabulously feathered, canary-yellow buds open to reveal bright red-stained, sulphur yellow cups. Up to three enchanting blooms 15cm (6 inches) across appear each and every year from this water-lily type variety.

Bulb size for all varieties: 11/12cm.

Height: 40-60cm (16-24 inches).

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Black Parrot - Dramatic deep purple, almost black frilled blooms look superb planted in groups. Foliage is blue/green.

Black Satin - This aptly named large flower is a deep velvety maroon-black with a silky sheen.

Jackpot - What a breakthrough, this sultry beauty has luxuriant, deep dark grape coloured petals with brilliant white edges.

Curley Sue - Show stopping, the deep purple petals are finely fringed and long lasting.

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Tulip Red Apeldoorn

Tulip Golden Apeldoorn

Tulip Apeldoorn Elite

Tulip Gudoshnik

Tulip Spring Song

Bulb size 10/11cm.

Darwin Tulips are renowned for their huge brilliantly coloured flowers. The blooms appear as perfect pyramids up to 15cm (6 inches) 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: 50-60cm (20-24 inches).

Bulb size 10/11cm.

Height: 40cm (16 inches).

Bulb size 11/12cm.

The mixture contains Dreaming Maid, Passionale and Red Lips which make a great display in the border and as cut flowers in the home.

Height: 60-70cm (24-28 inches). Bulb size 11/12cm.

Fabulously feathered, canary-yellow buds open to reveal bright red-stained, sulphur yellow cups. Up to three enchanting blooms 15cm (6 inches) across appear each and every year from this water-lily type variety.

Bulb size 11/12cm.

These ornate beauties are richly ornamental and very showy, the waved and crested petals are striking.

Bulb size 10/12cm.

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Highly unusual tulip with large ruffled flowers, pure green in the early stages, turning to a vibrant pink at the outer edges when fully open.

Height: 80cm (32 inches) - flowering time May.

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Height: 40-60cm (16-24 inches).

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Superfluous mix of white and pinks in varying shades and shapes including doubles, singles and two-tones. The flowering period varies between the varieties so you can look forward to a month of our most desirable blooms.

Bulb size 11/12 cm.

Collection comprises 10 bulbs each of:

Tulip Purple Flag - Rich deep purple flowers age to a lighter blue.

Tulip Passionale - This rare variety hosts blooms that vary from blue through to purple depending on your soil type.

Tulip Cracker - Bold and beautiful the large royal purple cups of bloom are edged in pure white set atop sturdy stems.

Tulip Blue Parrot - Tall slender stems bear large violet-blue flowers flushed bronze/purple inside.

Bulb size 10/11cm.

The best possible mix of purple and white tulips, with so many shapes and shades flowering over a month long period they are great value.

Height: 35-55cm (14-22 inches).

Bulb size 11/12cm.

Bulb size 10/11cm.

These ornate beauties are richly ornamental and very showy, the waved and crested petals are striking.

Bulb size 10/12cm.