2020-10-23T10:36:35+01:00By Paramount Plants|Garden Inspiration & Ideas|
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 [...]
2019-08-08T12:46:38+01:00By Paramount Plants|Hedging|
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 characteristics that make [...]
2020-05-17T09:25:03+01:00By Paramount Plants|Hardy Tropical Plants|
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 of [...]
2019-08-08T12:49:17+01:00By Paramount Plants|Ornamental Grasses|
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 garden. Although they do [...]
2019-08-08T12:50:57+01:00By Paramount Plants|Gardening Tips|
‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’ – Audrey Hepburn ‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’ – Audrey Hepburn Congratulations, all your hard work has paid off and you are now the proud owner of your first home! Buying your first home is [...]
2019-08-08T12:51:29+01:00By Paramount Plants|Garden Inspiration & Ideas|
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 activities on offer for thrill-seekers. [...]
