Phormium Tenax - hardy enough for coastal planting Hardy, graceful and striking, the Phormium Tenax varieties of ornamental grasses tend to have upright erect foliage, adding to the plants attractive structural shape. Phormium Tenax is generally used to add structure and textural variety to the [...]
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‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’ – Audrey HepburnCongratulations, all your hard work has paid off and you are now the proud owner of your first home! Buying your first home is a milestone and your first thought may be to focus on stripping that hideous wallpaper in the front room [...]
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New Zealand themed garden featuring extra large Cordylines Main features of New Zealand Gardens: When thinking about New Zealand, the first things that may spring to mind are the endless green landscapes, synonymous with Tolkien’s mystical world or perhaps it’s the infamous adrenaline-fuelled [...]
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Evergreen Cedrus Atlantica Glauca with its fine silvery blue scented foliage and majestic shape is a superb addition to any outside space. Magnificent mature Cedrus Atlantica Glauca (Blue Atlantic Cedar) specimen trees Native to the North African Atlas Mountains, this is a large conifer so it will [...]
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Ilex Crenata Cloud Tree We cannot help our passion for Japanese Cloud Trees at Paramount Plants. Each of our Cloud Trees has been carefully sourced directly from Japan, where each unique cloud tree takes many years to develop and mature. Once shaped however, they will make a striking addition to [...]
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In summer a Japanese garden is a haven of cool & calm, offering shade and dappled sunlight in a balanced and structured landscape. Add to this the soothing sound of running water (a typical feature in Japanese gardens), a splash of colour, some well-placed topiary and the effect is complete. Many [...]
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