Summer nursery guide
Get inspired for the summer season with the best plant and bulb suppliers
OLD COURT NURSERIES
Small family run nursery and garden open Wednesday to Sunday 11-5pm in August. Michaelmas daisy specialists since 1906. Catalogue available online or by request. autumnasters.co.uk 01684 540416
LANGTHORNS PLANTERY
Summer is here, full of beautiful sunshine and many more hours in our gardens. Share our passion for plants at Langthorns Plantery by meandering through our exciting range, from your favourites to the rare and unusual. langthorns.com 01371 872611
BEETHAM NURSERIES
Award-winning, family-run plant nursery in Cumbria, specialising in herbaceous perennials and plants for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge, friendly staff and our passion for plants. beethamnurseries.co.uk 01539 563630
WOOTTENS OF WENHASTON
Celebrating 30 years of plant growing this year. 20% off in September with coupon code AUTUMNPLANTING. (Pictured: Erigeron karvinskianus.) woottensplants.com 01502 478258
DAISY ROOTS
Specialists in hardy perennials and grasses, each one sold with a generous helping of expert advice! Nursery open Friday and Saturday March-October, 20 minutes from M25 Junction 25. Mail order service; Gardens Illustrated readers use code GI05 for 5% discount. daisyroots.com 07958 563355
BLUEBELL ARBORETUM & NURSERY
Specialists in hardy trees, shrubs and climbers including a huge selection of unusual species and cultivars. Informative website and a reliable mail-order service is available. bluebellnursery.com 01530 413700
MEADOWGATE NURSERY
A family-run, independent nursery, specialising in ornamental grasses. Over ten years’ experience in growing a diverse range of grasses. We offer tailored advice on the use and care of the grasses we sell. meadowgatenursery.co.uk 07736 523262
QUERCUS GARDEN PLANTS
A Scottish nursery and gardens, situated 260m above sea level. Old favourites and unusual plants, propagated and grown in our nursery to be hardy for Scottish growing conditions. Informative website and good advice. quercusgardenplants.co.uk quercusgardenplants@gmail.com