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Astrantia major Rubra

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 10:31:58 +0000

A powerful performer Astrantia major Rubra produces erect stems carrying large amounts of deep crimson-purple flowers. The flowers are light and delicate but due to their numbers produce a stunning display. A wonderful choice for a mixed border.

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Acer palmatum Bloodgood

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 10:20:34 +0000

Acer palamtum Bloodgood is one of the best and most popular of the Purple leafed Japanese maples. It is an upright growing variety with deeply cut palm shaped deep purple leaves. These are eye-catching throughout the year but in autumn they turn a brilliant red to add wonderful colors to your garden. These plants work brilliantly in an urban garden where they might be protected from scorching winds. Plant with ferns, hostas or agapanthus for a great look.

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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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Carpinus betulus Fastigiata

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:41:17 +0000

The upright hornbeam is one of the most architectural trees growing in Ireland today. It has an incredibly upright growing habit producing a tree with an upright cone effect. When clipped regularly a very tight cone effect can be created. The autumn foliage of this tree is a buttery yellow and impresses particularly well in an autumn planting containing maples, birch and oak. For maximum effect plant as a specimen or in a tree lined avenue.

Carpinus betulus Fastigiata is available as a feathered tree or on a raised stem standard from 6-8cm trees to 35-40cm.

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Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:58:34 +0000

Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus is a tall erect growing grass with beautiful arching leaves. It is noted for its laterally stripped variegation which sees cream bands traversing green leaves.

This tuft forming plant will grow to 1.5-1.75m in height and will form a clump up to 0.75m across. It is noted for its erect pinky red flowers carried on tall erect stems above the foliage which later turn a silvery white as autumn progresses. This is a very typically architectural plant and is at its best when planted in drifts and groups. An outstanding selection.

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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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Astilbe Deutschland

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:31:38 +0000

A wonderful white flowering Astilbe, this selection is stunning when planted en masse or equally on its own in a mixed border. Flowering from June onwards, its soft textured flowers rise up from surrounding plants on erect spikes. Suited to damp ground as well as sunny drier ground, it is one of the most popular and best performing perennials available on the market.

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Taxus baccata

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:08:15 +0000

The yew tree is an evergreen plant perfectly suited to Irish conditions. Commonly used as a hedging plant, it will thrive in all but wet ground. Clip regularly for good compact bushy growth. Larger topiary sizes are also available in varying sizes and shapes.

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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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