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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 …
Adding a splash of colour to your garden this summer is simply done with the right aids. Thankfully, at Horkans, we have everything you may need to add beauty, colour and energy to your outdoor space. We stock an impressive range of plants that are high in value and high in …
“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 …
