On a very hot summer day we visited the delightful Monet's Gardens in Giverny and were mesmerised by the serenity and peaceful atmosphere. We wanted to share what we saw in the gardens with you as inspiration for your own garden along with some background information on the history of Monet and his [...]
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An evergreen climber with dark green leaves, turning to red in winter, Mature Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum Jasminoides) flowers from around July to October. Happiest climbing a south facing wall, Trachelospermum Jasminoides, more commonly known as Star Jasmine or Evergreen Jasmine, has the most [...]
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Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples Often referred to as the umbrella variety of Acers, the Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples have several characteristics in common. Dissectum Acers have delicate, lace-like leaves, a cascading, dome-shaped growing habit and a slow growth rate. The various [...]
Read More Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples (Acer Palmatum Dissectum) - our umbrella Acers in Autumn
It can be a challenge planting for seaside gardens and coastal areas. Plants need to be hardy enough to withstand the salty air and be able to stand up to a good old battering from the wind. To help you in planning your coastal garden, we list the plants that are known to work very well in these [...]
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Evergreen and ultra-hardy, the Portuguese Laurel has much to offer as a hedging or screening plant. It may be that the Portuguese Laurel (Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia) is not as well-known as its more common cousin the Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) for hedging, but it has many commendable [...]
Read More Planting a hedge? Consider the Portuguese Laurel
One of our specialities at Paramount Plants is sourcing mature UK hardy palms. As well as adding a Mediterranean/ tropical flavour to your garden, these magnificent palms are prized in particular for adding architectural depth to the garden or patio. Right now we have special offers on 3 varieties [...]
Read More Add a Mediterranean touch to your garden with our Hardy Palms