Shire Plants Blog

This is just one of our polytunnels, full of young plants growing on. At this time of year we are updating our stock levels on the website frequently and if you are looking for a plant, or plants, cur … read more

The Oxlip (Primular elatior) is an British native wildflower, classified as endangered in the wild. Similar to the Cowslip, it has larger and paler flowers, which smell of apricots. Oxlips were tradit … read more

A primrose flowering in our field today. Despite not belonging to the rose family, the name Primrose is thought to derive from the Latin for 'first' (prima) 'rose' (rosa). Lovely to see them at this t … read more

Lots of new plants on the way on the propagation benches. Here we have a selection of Malva, Silene, Woad, Baptisia and Cenolophium. Lots more coming up too :-)

This aptly named violet is in flower now. I love the rich purple colour. Currently sold out, but we have some other violets available here.  … read more

If you are a key worker (in addition to the NHS and main emergency services, it includes prison officers, Red Cross, St John Ambulance, Search and Rescue etc), as a token of our thanks for the importa … read more

Two new Celandines added to our range today. A beautiful ivory white variety called 'Salmon White' and a lovely double named 'Double Bronze'. Celandines are fantastic at this time of year and we now s … read more

Why not get ahead of the season and order plants now? Take 10% off all orders over £25 until 21st February with code Feb2022 (enter the code on the Basket or Checkout page). Delivery is also free for … read more

I grew this beautiful anemone for the first time last year and I'm pleased to have plants listed on the website now. It's probably the nicest variety of our native wood anemone I know (other than the … read more