Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: July 2019

Runaway Bride is Paraic’s July plant of the month. It is one of the most floriferous hydrangeas with six times more flowers than the average hydrangea. It gets its name from the endless amount of flowers it produces from June to early winter. This flowering plant is a new introduction to the …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: June

The Hydrangea Deep Purple Dance is the June plant of the month. It is one of Paraic’s “all time favourite” summer flowering shrubs. The Hydrangea is known for its large, deep purple blooms that cover the plant from June to early October. Fun Fact: It was the winner of the …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: May 2019

The May plant of the month is the Cytisus Racemosus or the Sweet Broom. A member of the Fabaceae family, it is native to northern Africa, southern Europe and Asia. The Cytisus Racemosus is a hybrid, evergreen shrub with light green trifoliate leaves and fragrant bright yellow flowers. It is collected in long …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: April 2019

The April plant of the month is the perennial Sweet Pea and what a beauty it is! It brings me right back to spring time with my grandmother, Sarah. Sarah planted this lovely climbing plant in our garden in Mayo and it provided me with so much delight every summer. This …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: February 2019

For the month of February, Paraic has chosen to feature multiple plants as his “plant of the month”. Hence, the February plants of the month are those that can be categorised as one of your “five-a-day”. Environmental Impact A new study published in the Lancet Medical Journal has warned that …