Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Saffron Walden
Established in 1988, our family-run business has evolved into a premier garden centre offering an extensive selection of plants, shrubs, and gardening equipment. Our nursery-grown bedding plants originate from elite F1 hybrid seeds and cuttings, ensuring vibrant floral displays for both domestic and commercial spaces. With over 400 varieties of hardy perennials and expert staff available for advice, we cater to both amateur gardeners and professional landscapers. Our A-Z arranged shrubs and perennials feature clear labelling systems for easy navigation. Seasonal displays include winter-flowering pansies and violas that add colour during colder months, while our summer baskets have gained regional acclaim for their quality.The centre also houses a comprehensive shop stocking tools, fertilisers, and garden accessories from leading brands. Our knowledgeable team provides year-round guidance on plant care and seasonal gardening tasks. We maintain traditional growing methods while incorporating modern horticultural practices to ensure plant health. The four-acre site features dedicated growing tunnels for patio and bedding plants, allowing customers to explore different colour schemes and foliage combinations. Our commitment to quality extends to winter fuel supplies and National Garden Gift Vouchers for special occasions.
Services
Bedding Plants
Hanging Baskets
Hardy Plants
Garden Shop
Winter Fuel
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Family-run business operating since 1988
- Home-grown F1 hybrid bedding plants and cuttings
- Expert staff providing gardening advice
- Seasonal planting schemes for all climates
- Accepted National Garden Gift Vouchers
Services
Bedding Plants
We cultivate bedding plants from elite F1 hybrid seeds and cuttings, offering summer displays through early May to late July. Our range includes mixed or single-colour packs for creating elaborate garden schemes. Winter pansies and violas provide year-round colour options for both residential and commercial spaces.
Hanging Baskets
Our hanging baskets feature traditional moss-filled designs with winter-flowering pansies and violas incorporating slow-release fertiliser. Summer baskets include specimen wave petunias, fuchsias, and million bells in themed colour schemes. Both refill and ready-made options are available throughout the seasons.
Hardy Plants
Over 95% of our nursery plants are grown on-site using an A-Z arrangement system for easy navigation. The collection includes alpines, climbers, ferns, perennials, roses, shrubs, and topiary with clear labelling. Knowledgeable staff provide expert advice on plant selection and care.
Garden Shop
Our shop stocks comprehensive gardening essentials including tools, composts, fertilisers, and pest control products. We offer aggregates, bird care items, garden arches, and wooden planters. All products come from leading brands at competitive prices with expert guidance available.
Winter Fuel
We supply various winter fuel options for domestic heating needs including calor gas, logs, coal, and kindling. Our knowledgeable team provides guidance on appropriate fuel types and storage solutions. Seasonal availability ensures timely preparation for colder months.
Questions
What types of bedding plants do you offer?
We grow seasonal bedding plants from F1 hybrid seeds and cuttings, including summer displays available May-July and winter pansies for year-round colour options.
Do you sell hanging baskets?
Yes, we offer both summer and winter hanging baskets with themed colour schemes, including ready-made and refill options incorporating slow-release fertiliser.
What gardening supplies are available?
Our shop stocks tools, composts, fertilisers, pest control products, garden arches, bird care items, and wooden planters from leading brands.
Are gift vouchers available?
We accept and sell National Garden Gift Vouchers, perfect for special occasions and gardening enthusiasts.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:30 and Sunday 9:00-17:00 throughout the year including Easter weekend.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Yes, our knowledgeable staff offer expert guidance on plant selection, seasonal care, and garden design during operating hours.
Reviews (4)
Pelin Candarlioglu
Apr 18, 2021
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Very good service always, plant are good quality and always nice variety. Happy to drive all the way from Cambridge as it is worth it. Definitely recommend!
Paul Sauter
Apr 18, 2021
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This is an excellent garden centre, knowledgeable staff, who are generally very helpful and pleasant to engage with. The product range of plants is usually vast and varied, only downside I can think of is that you risk buying than you intended because of the inspiration it provides.
Jaideep Aggarwal
Apr 03, 2021
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Well worth visiting . Nice staff .. Reasonable priced on most items plenty of parking . Will be visiting again
Amanda Boote
Jun 17, 2020
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Went a collected aload of bedding plants ......felt very safe with there social distancing procedure. And must say fantastic plants they are too
