Shire Plants Blog

Most of us are aware of the cottage garden plant Solomon's Seal, but there have been a number of other common names applied to this plant over the years too.David's Harp, Lady's Seal, Job's Tears … read more

We are currently offering the three native primulas, Primrose, Cowslip and Oxlip as a collection, at a reduced price. These plants will flower in the spring and early summer and can be planted in the … read more

I've been looking into the fascinating history of the Mugwort plant (it's raining outside!).This native wildflower is steeped in folklore and has had many uses over the years. Traditionally it was mad … read more

Our autumn newsletter is out now. If you're not a subscriber, you can read it here. … read more

Take advantage of low plant prices now and plant this autumn for bigger plants next year, or keep them in their pots over winter to plant in spring. Our compost contains slow-release fertiliser which … read more

One of our aims is to protect plants which are in danger of being lost, due to the very limited range of plants on offer in garden centres. Chrysanthemum 'Picasso', which the Hardy Plant Society … read more

These Acanthus root cuttings were taken from our stock plant a few weeks ago. I've potted them up today and they've gone into one of our polytunnels to grow over the autumn and winter to be ready to s … read more

We are proud to be trusted to supply plants to some large organisations, including The National Trust and English Heritage. This week we have supplied Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Mary Stoker' to The Royal Ho … read more

We were very pleased to be reunited with this 17th century pink earlier in the year, thanks to the generosity of a kind customer. Dianthus 'Allspice' has always been popular but, like so man … read more