Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Plant of the Month”
The June plant of the month is the Gazania Giant Orange, a member of the Asteraceae family. A native of South Africa, the Gazania Giant Orange creates a stunning show of colour in a warm, sunny position in the garden. It has a dramatic, daisy-like bloom and comes in shades of …
“The Sun Rose is a beautiful, golden yellow plant.”Paraic Horkan The May plant of the month is a member of the popular Cistus family, called the “Sun Rose” or “Halimium Libanotis”. It is a dwarf, evergreen shrub, meaning you can look forward to its sparkling presence all year long. It has dark, …
The April plant of the month is a Rhododendron called “Wine and Roses”. The Rhododendron is a large, perennial, evergreen shrub which is found mainly in Asia. It was brought to Ireland during the 18th Century as a decorative garden plant because of its stunning flowers. The Rhododendron offers attractive evergreen foliage all …
February’s plant of the month is the Crinodendron Hookerianum, also known as the Chilean Lantern Tree. Originating in Chile, it was introduced to the UK by a Cornish plant collecter, William Lobb, in 1848. “This plant is one of my favorite spring flowering plants. Its beauty has the ability to brighten …
January’s plant of the month is the Choisya Sundance, also known as the Mexican Orange Blossom. The Choisya Sundance offers bright, golden, evergreen foliage with a star shaped flower. The scented, golden leaves of the Choisya Sundance reveal a striking show of colour, ideal for both shaded and bright locations. It …
