Nursery & Hardy Plants
We produce our own top quality hanging basket and bedding plants in our glasshouses on site. These are available in the spring from late March onwards. We aim to introduce new varieties to our range each year and grow in excess of 200 varieties in total, comprising approximately 80 types of basket and patio plants (including Surfinias, Bacopa, Begonias, Osteospermum as well as more unusual varieties such as Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’, Lofos and Cuphea), approximately 50 varieties of Fuchsias (trailing and bush), approximately 50 varieties of Geranium (zonal and trailing ivy-leaf) and approximately 30 varieties of tray bedding (including Busy Lizzies, Petunias, Geraniums, Lobelia and Salvias). As our bedding and basket plants are all grown on our nursery, those that are displayed for sale are always looking at their best.
We use these plants to fill our hanging baskets, of which we sell over 2000 every spring. These are planted early and grown on and maintained in the glasshouses until well established so you receive your basket in the finest condition ready to put straight outside. You will see other hanging baskets smaller and cheaper than ours, but our many regular customers will confirm that our baskets will flower longer and more prolifically than these cheaper alternatives. Our stunning display in the car park will show this when they are still looking full and flowering well into September.
In the autumn we grow Winter Pansies and Violas as well as miniature Cyclamen to give colour throughout the winter and Wallflowers, Polyanthus and Primroses for Spring flowering.
We use these plants to fill our hanging baskets, of which we sell over 2000 every spring. These are planted early and grown on and maintained in the glasshouses until well established so you receive your basket in the finest condition ready to put straight outside. You will see other hanging baskets smaller and cheaper than ours, but our many regular customers will confirm that our baskets will flower longer and more prolifically than these cheaper alternatives. Our stunning display in the car park will show this when they are still looking full and flowering well into September.
In the autumn we grow Winter Pansies and Violas as well as miniature Cyclamen to give colour throughout the winter and Wallflowers, Polyanthus and Primroses for Spring flowering.
Our large, well-arranged, Planteria has changing seasonal displays to give you inspiration for planting combinations for your own garden. We have gained a reputation for the excellent quality of our plants. Most of our hardy plants are British grown, with many of our suppliers coming from East Anglia, so we have regular deliveries of fresh stock. If there is something specific you are looking for, please ask and we will try to source it for you if it’s a variety our suppliers grow.
We now have a section dedicated to helping you choose plants for specific conditions or places in your garden; these include Coastal Gardens; Exposed Sites; Dry Shade; Damp Shade; Sandy Soil; Clay Soil; and Hot & Dry Sites. As well as having examples of the plants that we have in stock at the time, there is a list of plants for each situation which may be out of season.
We have a wide range of composts and fertilisers and our staff will be happy to advise you on the most suitable choice to complement the plants you are buying to give them the best start in life.
Our hardy, outdoor plants are covered by a 2 year guarantee – full details in store.
We now have a section dedicated to helping you choose plants for specific conditions or places in your garden; these include Coastal Gardens; Exposed Sites; Dry Shade; Damp Shade; Sandy Soil; Clay Soil; and Hot & Dry Sites. As well as having examples of the plants that we have in stock at the time, there is a list of plants for each situation which may be out of season.
We have a wide range of composts and fertilisers and our staff will be happy to advise you on the most suitable choice to complement the plants you are buying to give them the best start in life.
Our hardy, outdoor plants are covered by a 2 year guarantee – full details in store.
May Jobs in the Garden!
- When planting summer containers & baskets add water retaining gel crystals to ensure compost stays moist & slow release fertiliser to encourage strong growth.
- Keep your hanging baskets & containers in the greenhouse to develop before moving them outside once there is no likelihood of frostsProtect fruit tree blossom & other tender shoots by using fleece on cold nights.
- If your roses were troubled by blackspot last year, spray with ‘Roseclear’ as soon as first shoots appear. This will also control against mildew & aphid attack.
- Start sowing small trays of salad leaves at weekly intervals for an endless supply for salads throughout the summer.
- Companion plant marigolds alongside greenhouse Tomatoes & Cucumbers to deter whitefly from the crops.
- Feed acid loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas & Camellias with ericaceous feed such as “Sequestrene of Iron”.
- Continue using Feed, Weed & Mosskiller on your lawn now as a 3 in 1 application or ‘Aftercut’ once you have mown to green up the grass.
- Harden off bedding plants for a few weeks before planting them outside by putting them outside during the day & bringing them in at night.
- As weather gets hotter, apply shading to your greenhouse either by painting on ‘Coolglass’ or using shade netting.
- Use Barley Straw in the pond to help prevent blanket weed.
- Use Cabbage Collars when planting out brassicas which will help prevent cabbage root fly.
April Jobs in the Garden!
- Keep dead-heading Primroses, Polyanthus & Pansies to prolong their flowering.
- Protect fruit tree blossom & other tender shoots by using fleece on cold nights.
- You can sow a good range of vegetable seeds outside now including Beetroot, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radishes & Spinach.
- Use Feed, Weed & Mosskiller on your lawn now as a 3 in 1 application or lawn sand if you have particular moss problems.
- Overseed thin or bare patches of lawn. Use a fast-acting grass seed, remembering to water it in well.
- Plant summer flowering bulbs including Begonias, Dahlias and Lilies. For a longer flowering season, plant Gladioli corms in succession throughout April & May.
- Prune spring flowering shrubs such as Forsythia & flowering currants straight after flowering.
- Don’t forget to “earth up” your potatoes as leaves appear.
- Try to deter slugs as new shoots on Hostas & perennials appear – use slug pellets or natural methods such as copper bands or beer traps.
- Spray roses with “Roseclear” to prevent blackspot, mildew & aphids.
- When planting summer containers & baskets use Moisture Control compost or add water retaining gel crystals to ensure compost stays moist & slow release fertiliser to encourage strong growth.
- Harden off bedding plants by putting outside during the day and bringing in at night. Don’t be tempted to put tender plants out whilst we’re still getting frosts!
March Jobs in the Garden!
- Apply potato fertiliser before planting seed potatoes, pick up our “Guide to Growing Potatoes” for more information. Asparagus, Artichokes, Horseradish & Rhubarb can also be planted now.
- Sow Early Lettuces, Carrots and other Vegetable Seeds outside but they may require protection with cloches or tunnels.
- Early planting of Onion sets & Shallots will lengthen the growing season resulting in larger individual bulbs.
- As new shoots of Perennials emerge get ready to protect them from slugs & snails with copper rings or slug pellets. Special offer Bio Slug & Snail Killer 2 for £8 or £4.99 each.
- Dig plenty of manure into your soil ready for planting vegetables. Special offer - Organic Farmyard Manure £4.99 – buy 3 for £12.
- Top-dress pots & containers of established Shrubs & Perennials with fresh compost & slow release fertiliser. Remember to use ericaceous compost & feed for acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons & Camellias.
- Bring your patio back to life, Patio Magic removes green mould, algae or moss + a Miracle Block paving brush will get out any moss or weeds from gaps between paving slabs.
- Start planting Lilies & Begonias in pots indoors and buy Dahlia tubers, Gladioli & other summer flowering bulbs ready to plant out once frosts are less likely.
- Plant container-grown Roses & Shrubs into well-dug enriched soil. Use Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi to establish a stronger root system.
- Use Primroses in containers and to brighten up gaps in borders.
- Use fleece & fleece bags to protect tender plants & new shoots against frosts.
- Start using Feed, Weed & Mosskiller on your lawn.