Hibiscus Syriacus (common name Rose of Sharon) is one of three types of hibiscus, the others being the hot climate loving Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis (common name Tropical Hibiscus) and hardy perennial hibiscus (or rose mallow) which dies back to the ground each year.Hibiscus Syriacus Red Heart (Rose of [...]
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We're often surprised that Viburnums are not more well known with gardeners. These stalwarts perform so well in so many different scenarios there is sure to be a variety that will suit your garden - the difficult part is choosing which one! At Paramount Plants, we source the best performing [...]
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Plants with red leaves - Cercis Canadensis Forest Pansy is a beauty Colour in the garden is not always about flowers. Great colour vistas can be achieved by creative use of differing shades of foliage. While, naturally enough, green tends to be the dominant foliage colour in most garden settings [...]
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Hydrangeas for small gardens - Hydrangea paniculata Little Lime Hydrangeas are back in fashion big time this summer. It seems everyone wants at least one to adorn their outside space. We have 3 gorgeous new arrivals, prolific bloomers all, that will happily sit in the tightest spaces. These are [...]
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Clusters of blue flowering Agapanthus in Poole Its Agapanthus time and they are looking especially glorious this year. From city to coast, you can spot Agapanthus (or Nile Lily) throughout the country, whether white or blue, planted alone or together in clusters, equally happy in pots, on patios [...]
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The lovely Caragana Arborescens Walker in flower, dwarf weeping tree Weeping Trees with their naturally pendulous habit always seem to add a sense of mystique to the garden or landscape. Perhaps because their trailing growth habit goes against the grain of regular trees whose branches naturally [...]
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