The Importance of Cherry Blossom... In Japan, cherry blossom symbolises clouds and is highly significant in Japanese culture. Its extreme beauty and quick demise are seen as the embodiment of life itself. Cherry Blossom Trees are Blooming in London! Every year the whole of Japan tracks the path of [...]
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We have Acer Palmatum Bloodgood in several sizes up to 3M. It’s that time of the year once again when Acers (Japanese Maples) come into their own. After our long harsh winter, the latest flurry of warm air and double digit temperatures have transformed our Acers, coaxing out the new leaves, so [...]
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It's finally Magnolia time - a little later than usual this year and now our trees have begun to burst into bloom. Now is the best time to plant them! We have a fabulous range in stock and some great offers on selected varieties... Magnolia Stellata Rosea in Bloom Today Magnolias are pretty slow [...]
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Here at Paramount Plants we have always prized our Camellias for their elegance, impact and beautiful, often fragrant, blooms. This year we have extended our collection to include some unusual and rare specimens. Variegated Flowers | Camellia Japonica Oki No Nami | Camellia Japonica Guiseppe [...]
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As we continue to brave the arctic conditions (snow is falling as I write), and our gardens have turned into a brown soggy mess, we all wait in anticipation for spring to arrive, bringing with it the promise of warm sunny days. Whilst the gloom of this long winter is fresh in our minds, now is an [...]
Read More Battling The Winter Blues by Amanda Broughton
Quercus Ilex, also known as the Holm Oak or Holly Oak is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. Its name comes from the Latin for holly – Holm. Quercus Ilex forms a beautiful rounded head with pendulous hanging branches. Its size and solid evergreen character give it an imposing [...]
Read More Quercus Ilex or Holm Oak – evergreen, elegant, ideal for hedging