PLANTS – Ciaran The Gardener

Late Autumn Interest In The Pylon Garden

Join me for a walk around the Pylon Garden at The Paddock, exploring ornamental plants that showcase interest in late October and early November. Featured plants include Osteospermum seedlings, Salix udensis ‘Golden Sunshine’, and a variety of unique species such as Salvia MIRAGE ‘Deep Purple’ and Daphne ‘Pink Fragrance’.

SEPTEMBER PHOTOS

Here are a collection of photos from the garden this September. It has been a wet and windy month so far, but the garden is looking good. The star of the show so far this month is Yucca gloriosa ‘Silver Bont’. Where you seeing the 🎥 symbol there is a short video with information aboutContinue reading “SEPTEMBER PHOTOS”

Cutting back and filling late summer gaps

These are super plants for adding an extra blast of colour to the garden in the late summer season, they will continue flowering until October and They started flowering in June. This series has big flowers on compact sturdy plants, making them great for not just filling gaps, but also for smaller gardens and evenContinue reading “Cutting back and filling late summer gaps”

A Trio in Bloom in Late October

It is always a delight to have some colourful blooms in October as the days get shorter and cooler, it helps make the winter feel shorter. Justt a few minutes walking around the garden on a sunny morning in late October can really lift the spirits, and the spirits are raised higher with beautiful bloomsContinue reading “A Trio in Bloom in Late October”

New area, some new plants

I am including some really great foliage plants in the new area of the garden. Some will also have flowers or berries to add extra interest. The flowering interest will come from Penstemons, Phygelius and Salvias, the foliage plants adding structure and drama. Lagerstroemia ‘Berry Dazzle’, it is a small growing variety with dark foliage.Continue reading “New area, some new plants”

Petchoa Beautical Series: A Vibrant Splash of Color for Your Garden

The Petchoa Beautical Series, a hybrid blend of petunia and calibrachoa, is quickly gaining popularity for its stunning blooms, vibrant colors, and easy-to-care-for nature. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this series offers something for everyone. A Visual Feast: The Beautical Series features a dazzling array of colors, from classic reds and bluesContinue reading “Petchoa Beautical Series: A Vibrant Splash of Color for Your Garden”

Hydrangea ‘Avantgarde’

It has been a somewhat frustrating summer, the weather has never really warmed up and we have not yet had a decent stretch of good weather, the best we have had is the odd nice day between the cooler and wetter days. One plant doing exceptionally well this year, is the Hydrangea ‘Avantgarde’ in aContinue reading “Hydrangea ‘Avantgarde’”