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Betula pendula alba

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:28:07 +0000

Commonly known as the white birch, this is one of the most loved Irish trees for landscaping and gardening. Seen commonly throughout our landscape Betula pendula alba is an elegant medium sized tree. It is used commonly due to its brilliant white bark which becomes more pronounced and more fissured with age. Its slender light branches gently weep down from the crown and in particular when covered in their distinctive catkins. Plant as a specimen, in groves, in a mixed woodland or in front of a dark hedge or wall for dramatic effect.

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Juniperus squamata Blue Star

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:03:54 +0000

Juniperus squamata Blue Star is a low growing evergreen conifer that only reaches a height of 30cm. It is renowned for its consistent bright blue color which it maintains all year round. Ideally suited to a landscape plant as it holds its color all year round providing interest in the winter time. Alternatively it makes a wonderful companion plant in a planter as a contrast to more free flowering species.

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Ceanothus thrysiflorus Repens

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:25:25 +0000

A garden favorite for good reason, the creeping blue blossom botanically known as Ceanothus thrysiflorus repens is an evergreen vigorous creeping Ceanothus that bears masses of lilac blue flowers in early summer and again in mid summer.
Planted in a border it will not exceed a height of 1m however it will spread to cover a 2m area. If planted against a wall it will reach a greater height. A consistently superior performer in the landscape and perfectly suited to Irish conditions.

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Lavandula Angustifolia

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:41:41 +0000

The plant responsible for a gardening revolution, Lavender is easily the most popular garden plant of the past two centuries. Its lilac coloured flowers perform consistently from June right throughout the summer and when planted in full sun, it gives the best flowering display of any plant in the garden.
It can be used on its own for a splash of colour or planted en-masse for stunning visual effect. This plant is an excellent choice for a low informal hedge or bed edger.
For those with an environmental approach to gardening, this will attract butterflies and bees in their droves.

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Hosta “Wide Brim”

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:04:49 +0000

One of the most valuable and popular perennials in any garden.
Large green leaves with a creamy yellow border. Large funnel
shaped lavender flowers are carried on short stems from early
summer.
Choose this plant for your garden and be rewarded with vivid
displays of foliage and flowers.
Ideally suited to semi-shade where moist soil is available.
Plant in conjunction with ferns for best effect.

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