Celebrating THE King’s Coronation and how to get a patio fit for royalty

This month, many of us will be enjoying an extra day off, thanks to the bank holiday, commemorating the King’s coronation.
Maybe you are planning to host a garden party or a barbecue? Surely there is no better way to celebrate than kicking back and relaxing on a Pavestone patio, with friends and family?

If you like the sound of this, your first thoughts might be about arranging comfortable seating, stringing some lights, and possibly outdoor bunting to create a regal atmosphere. I would like to encourage you to think a little deeper though and so I’m going to recommend a great selection of garden flowers, that I have selected, in order that you can give your patio a royal transformation, just in time to celebrate the coronation in style. By combining these plants, you can create a garden that reflects the royal colors and celebrate the coronation of our king in style at home.

Patriotic patios & planting

Purple is often associated with royalty, so planting flowers like lavender, hyacinths, iris, or alliums can add a regal touch to your garden.

The King revealed when asked that his favourite bloom is the delphinium. He said, "For me, the magnificent, gloriously appareled delphinium, with its impeccable bearing and massed in platoons, holds pride of place in my botanical affections.”

For a bold blue, I recommend incorporating Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) to your garden display. Whether this is in your patio border, pots, or surrounding garden, Muscari grow best in a sunny spot, sat in well-drained soil. They don’t require much care and will spread happily with little encouragement. This makes them a great addition to your garden if you’re after a natural look.

For a crimson red, consider the radiant  Paeonia ‘Chocolate solider’. Said to symbolise luck, vitality, and joy, Peonies are actually closely associated with royalty in Chinese culture. And it’s not hard to see why. Their cup-shaped flowers are a deep and regal red, punctuated by golden stamens in their centre. This means they’ll contrast beautiful with the blues and whites of the other flowers on and around your patio. They thrive in well-drained, neutral soil. Just make sure they’ll get full sun!

And for a crisp white, why not include our late majesty’s favourite: Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley)?
Lily of the Valley is a permanent feature of the floral displays at Buckingham Palace and so it was, that the white blooms featured as part of the late Queen's final farewell ceremony in London. These pretty perennials are understated beauties, with nodding, bell-shaped heads, and deep green stems. They make great ground cover in shady spots, and another fantastic choice for borders.

Besides the vibrancy of your Muscari and Paeonia, these flowers are sure to make sure your patio is fit for royalty come the coronation.

Quintessentially British

To compliment the softer shapes and colours of paving like Tudor Antique, you might prefer muted, delicate toned plants to decorate for the coronation. For this, I recommend adorning your gardens and patios with classic roses.

Another great royal rose is the English Princess Rose. And this really is the stuff of fairy tales. A sweet-scented floribunda with glossy green foliage, and a fantastic colour. The shell pink petals, with hints of yellow on their undersides, amount to a beautiful rose fit for any princess, castle, home, or garden. It’s sure to make an impact during your coronation celebrations. 

And there is the Rose ‘Platinum Jubilee’. Although this rose was initially developed for the Queen’s 96th birthday, it remains relevant as a rich rose, that will add a vibrant pink to your garden or patio. This rose is truly magnificent with its large, visually commanding, pink petals. It looks gorgeous in beds, borders, and hedges. Just makes sure you place it somewhere that you’ll regularly be able to appreciate its sweet scent.

Maybe my blog, the talk of garden parties, barbecues and planting has made you think about refreshing your patio, or creating your dream garden landscaped area?

If so then take a look at Pavestone’s natural stone paving range 'Classic Sandstone'. Golden Fossil, for example. With classic golden tones,  hand-cut, fettled edges and riven surface, it is hugely popular. Click on the image above to have a look at this warm garden.

If a golden stone paving is not to your fancy and you prefer a more modern, monochrome, contemporary looking patio then think about Pavestone Slate patio paving. Click on the image above to take a look at this wonderful contemporary garden.