Bare Root Geraniums offer extended to 30th March, while stocks last.
Bare Root Geraniums offer extended to 30th March, while stocks last.
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
2024 Open Days: Saturday 6th April 10-2pm
2024 Open Days: Saturday 6th April 10-2pm
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Free delivery on orders over £100
Free delivery on orders over £100
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Please note that the cut-off for orders for delivery in time for Easter will be 5pm on Monday, 25th March.

Order dispatch will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.
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