One of the most famous gardens in England is the White Garden at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent. The estate, which included the 18th century tower was bought by Vita Sackville West and her husband Harold Nicholson, back in the 1930's. It was here, they lovingly created, what became one of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Camellias are beautiful Spring Flowering or sometimes winter flowering shrubs. Each spring they put on an incredible show of blooms.To some gardeners they seem quite rarified but they are not difficult shrubs to grow. Planting camellias is easy as long as you bear in mind they have certain needs if they are [...]
This is truly the start of the planting season – Easter weekend gardening is the best time for getting all those garden plans in place, the weather is to be a little milder and this is the perfect weather to get out in the garden and prepare for the season ahead. […]
