Viburnum opulus – Snowball Shrub This stunning shrub is also known as a ‘Snowball Bush’ due to the elegant, light green and snowball-shaped flowers that appear around April to May, which then fade to an eye-catching white colour as they mature. The flowers are also loved by florists because they work well in bouquets and last when used in flower displays. The snowball-shaped flowers (that are sometimes fragrant) then fade and finish before bright red…
Lavender Plant Guide Lavender, also known as ‘Lavendula’, is a very popular evergreen shrub that produces the most fragrant, beautiful flowers. It can be grown in many planting situations, from a small low-growing formal hedging to potted Lavender on the patio. They will grow in most soil types as long as it is well-drained. They are relatively drought tolerant once fully established. Lavender is also known for being a herb and is used in many dishes.…
Viburnum davidii – Has been awarded an ‘RHS Award of Garden Merit’ This hardy evergreen shrub originates from western China and is unlike most other varieties of Viburnum. It provides a profusion of small white flowers upon tall stems from the early spring to summer. The flowers last for long periods of time and will handle the worst of the spring weather. The clusters of white flowers are followed by small metallic blue fruits (non-edible) which…
Types Of Roses Rose plants are some of the most popular of all types of plants available and can be used in many different situations, from climbing up an old tree to forming a spectacular hedgerow or even as a focal point in the garden. Most roses will flower for long periods of time usually from around June/July to around September/October. The main types of roses are as follows: Hybrid Tea rosesFloribunda rosesOld English roses (Shrub…
We reveal 10 of our favourite climbing roses, 6 of which will grow in semi-shady spots of the garden If you are looking for the best climbing rose that will climb over a beautiful arching pergola or simply looking for a rose to cover a wall, then you might want to consider one of the following roses. With hundreds of climbing roses available it can be a little daunting trying to find a rose that will…
