About us

One of the largest growers of British native plants, since 1986.

We are one of the largest growers of British native plants in the UK and have been in operation since 1986. We sell over 300 different species to all sectors, from Burlingham Gardens, North Burlingham, Norfolk.

Beds of plug plants in trays on the nursery
Plug plant beds at the nursery.

Advice from experts

Thousands of customers trust us to provide the highest quality plants year after year.

Linda Laxton holding a tray of plug plants at the nursery
Linda Laxton at the nursery.

Linda Laxton started the business and is one of the most knowledgeable wildflower experts in the world.

We grow one of the largest ranges of British native species in the UK. With over 300 species represented, we can grow most things that we do not have.

Since 1986

Four decades of British native plants.

  1. 1986

    In operation

    British Wild Flower Plants has been in operation since 1986.

  2. 1987

    Peat-free

    One of the first growers to switch to peat-free compost. We now use a custom mix made to our specifications.

  3. 2012

    London Olympic Games

    Thousands of plants grown in 7cm pots for the Athletes Village plantings.

  4. Today

    300+ species

    One of the largest ranges of British native species in the UK.

A cornflower in flower

Provenance and growing

Known provenance. Grown without peat.

Provenance

Seed has been collected from our stock plants or from donor sites.

Compost

We were one of the first growers to switch to using peat-free compost, back in 1987. We now use a custom mix that we have made to our specifications.

Protection

We avoid using chemicals on our plants and use biological control methods, including nematodes, mites and parasitic wasps, to keep aphids, sciarid flies and vine weevil under control.

Trays of bluebell plug plants in flower

Invaluable advice

Advice, not just plants.

We can help you choose the correct species for your scheme or assist in biodiversity planning and BREEAM accreditation. Our mixed trays MT1 to MT51 are often specified at the planning stage by landscape architects, and we build custom mixes for local flora, BREEAM or design reasons.

Memberships and marks

BALI Registered, and RHS Perfect for Pollinators.

BALI Registered logoRHS Perfect for Pollinators logo

Talk to the nursery

Species, mixes and growing, from people who grow them.

For availability, a trade order, a custom mix or a contract grow, call, email, or use the enquiry form.