Our plants
Plugs, pots, mixes and contract growing.
Our plants are available most of the year as plugs and half-litre (square 9cm) pots. We can and do grow larger containers to order.
| Format | Size | Supply | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo plug | SizeLarger than the 27cc industry standard | SupplyTrays of 52 or 104, most of the year | NotesSingle species or mixed |
| Half-litre pot | SizeFull 0.5 litre, 9 × 9 cm square | SupplyMost of the year | NotesLarger containers grown to order |
| Designed mix | SizePlug trays, MT1 to MT51 | SupplyBy habitat, soil or application | NotesSpecies may vary |
| Custom mix | Size10 m² to an acre | SupplyBuilt for the project | NotesLocal flora, BREEAM or design |
| Contract grow | SizeContainer sizes you specify | SupplyIn addition to normal stock | NotesOften from your own seed |
01 / Format
Plug plants
Our plugs are generally sold in trays of 52 or 104 as either single species or a mixed pack.
Our plugs are generally bigger than most that you may have seen and are commonly referred to as “jumbo plugs”. The industry standard is the smaller 27cc plug.
- Plugs per tray
- 104
- Lines in a 104 tray
- 13 × 8
- Plugs per smaller tray
- 52
- Formats
- Single species or mixed
- Standard
- Larger than a 27cc plug
02 / Format
Half-litre pots
Our pots are a full half-litre in volume and have a 9cm x 9cm square profile.
We can and do grow larger containers to order. Please contact us to discuss your sizing requirements.
- Full half-litre volume
- 0.5 L
- Square profile, in cm
- 9 × 9
03 / MT1–MT51
Carefully designed mixes
Each of our mixes has been designed so you do not need to worry about species choices. For each habitat, soil type or application we have selected the most optimal plants.
Our mixed trays MT1 to MT51 are now often specified at the planning stage by landscape architects.
31 published mixes
MT1Sunny SitesPlants for areas that receive full sun for the majority of the day.
Species in MT1
- Chamomile
- Hoary Plantain
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Lesser Knapweed
- Maiden Pink
- Marjoram
- Oxeye Daisy
- Rough Hawkbit
- Selfheal
- Teasel
- Wild Carrot
- Wild Clary
- Yarrow
MT2Semi-ShadePlants for areas of semi-shade such as by hedgerows, in slightly shaded gardens or under immature tree canopies.
Species in MT2
- Barren Strawberry
- Betony
- Bugle
- Foxglove
- Greater Burnet Saxifrage
- Grey Sedge
- Hedge Bedstraw
- Nottingham Catchfly
- Oxlip
- Red Campion
- Selfheal
- Wild Strawberry
- Wood Avens
MT3ShadePlants for fully shaded areas of woodland floor, heavily shaded gardens or other gloomy areas.
Species in MT3
- Columbine
- Creeping Jenny
- Dog Violet
- Enchanter’s Nightshade
- Figwort
- Foxglove
- Ground Ivy
- Hairy Woodrush
- Hedge Garlic
- Hedge Woundwort
- Nettle Leaved Bellflower
- Pale Sedge
- Wood Sage
MT4Wet AreasPlants that prefer very damp and sometimes boggy conditions that may be found in wet meadows or areas around water.
Species in MT4
- Brooklime
- Brookweed
- Fleabane
- Gipsywort
- Greater Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Green Ribbed Sedge
- Meadowsweet
- Parsley Water Dropwort
- Purple Loosestrife
- Ragged Robin
- Sneezewort
- Square Stalked St John’s Wort
- Water Mint
MT5Coastal SitesThese plants are tolerant of very dry and exposed areas that are often subject to salt spray. Usually found on clifftops or growing in dunes, they are excellent for feature coastal gardens and general hardy planting.
Species in MT5
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Biting Stonecrop
- Common Catsear
- Creeping Cinquefoil
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Marram Grass
- Mousear Hawkweed
- Nottingham Catchfly
- Rock Rose
- Soapwort
- Stinking Iris
- White Stonecrop
- Wild Carrot
MT6Chalk / LimestonePlants for soils that are alkaline in nature and contain some amounts of chalk or limestone derivatives.
Species in MT6
- Agrimony
- Chicory
- Clustered Bellflower
- Common Catsear
- Greater Knapweed
- Hoary Plantain
- Maiden Pink
- Marjoram
- Meadow Buttercup
- Oxeye Daisy
- Rough Hawkbit
- Small Scabious
- Teasel
MT7Sandy SoilsPlants that prefer a free-draining sandy soil.
Species in MT7
- Autumn Hawkbit
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Bladder Campion
- Common Catsear
- Hoary Cinquefoil
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Mousear Hawkweed
- Nottingham Catchfly
- Selfheal
- Sheep’s Sorrel
- Wild Carrot
- Wild Thyme
MT8Clay SoilsPlants that prefer soil with a high level of clay content. These plants can tolerate the two extremes of being in baked solid soil in the summer and prolonged dampness at other times.
Species in MT8
- Autumn Hawkbit
- Coltsfoot
- Fleabane
- Great Burnet
- Hedge Bedstraw
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Lesser Knapweed
- Meadow Buttercup
- Meadowsweet
- Ragged Robin
- Selfheal
- Teasel
- Yarrow
MT9Loamy SoilsLoamy soil is a mixture of clay, silt and sand so offers an excellent growing medium for most wild flower plants. This is a nice varied selection.
Species in MT9
- Agrimony
- Chamomile
- Chicory
- Greater Knapweed
- Hawkweed
- Meadow Buttercup
- Oxeye Daisy
- Ribwort Plantain
- Rough Hawkbit
- Salad Burnet
- Selfheal
- Small Scabious
- Yarrow
MT10Acid SoilsThese plants like low pH acidic soil and are often found on peat heathlands.
Species in MT10
- Barren Strawberry
- Betony
- Dog Violet
- Dropwort
- Great Burnet
- Heath Speedwell
- Heath Woodrush
- Hedge Bedstraw
- Nettle Leaved Bellflower
- Red Campion
- Sheep’s Sorrel
- Tawny Sedge
- Wild Strawberry
MT11BirdsPlants in this selection will attract birds to your garden by offering seeds or nesting materials. Birds also like the insects that hide on these plants.
Species in MT11
- Agrimony
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Chicory
- Common Catsear
- Lesser Knapweed
- Marjoram
- Rough Hawkbit
- Small Scabious
- Sorrel
- Teasel
- Wild Clary
- Wild Strawberry
- Wood Avens
MT12Butterfly / NectarThe flowers of these plants are very rich in nectar and will attract butterflies, moths and other nectar-loving insects to your garden. Use to create a colourful nectar bar.
Species in MT12
- Basil
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Coltsfoot
- Dog Violet
- Field Scabious
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Lesser Knapweed
- Marjoram
- Oxeye Daisy
- Rough Hawkbit
- Small Scabious
- Sorrel
- Wild Clary
MT13LawnsThis selection is designed to be planted in an existing lawn to make it more biodiverse. Many of the plants in this pack are low growing and can tolerate being mown from time to time.
Species in MT13
- Autumn Hawkbit
- Basil
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Chamomile
- Cowslip
- Dandelion
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Maiden Pink
- Meadow Buttercup
- Red Clover
- Ribwort Plantain
- Selfheal
- Yarrow
MT14Rocks And PavingThese plants are small, low-growing and are suited to be planted in rock gardens, wall crevices and the gaps between pavers.
Species in MT14
- Basil
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Biting Stonecrop
- Harebell
- Hawkweed
- Maiden Pink
- Marjoram
- Mousear Hawkweed
- Reflexed Stonecrop
- Rock Cinquefoil
- Rock Rose
- Thyme
- White Stonecrop
MT15Strong ColourPlants that will produce a splash of strong colours when in flower. Yellows, orange, blues, pinks and purples are all featured here – strictly no whites!
Species in MT15
- Betony
- Bloody Cranesbill
- Cowslip
- Devil’s Bit Scabious
- Fox & Cubs
- Great Burnet
- Hawkweed
- Heartsease
- Lesser Knapweed
- Maiden Pink
- Ragged Robin
- Tansy
- Wild Clary
MT16Boosting Four ColoursA selection of plants that will add a fabulous colour feature to any area. The three annuals corncockle (purple), cornflower (blue) and field poppy (red) will flower strongly the first year they are planted before shedding masses of seeds for next year. The ever popular oxeye (moon) daisy adds a nice tone of white and yellow to the mix.
Species in MT16
- Corncockle
- Cornflower
- Field Poppy
- Oxeye Daisy
MT17Wildlife Pack AAttract a host of wildlife to your garden or area with these plants. Nectar, seeds for birds, hiding places for insects all help this to happen. Ideal for turning a section of garden into a wildlife area.
Species in MT17
- Basil
- Betony
- Chicory
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Lesser Knapweed
- Meadow Buttercup
- Oxeye Daisy
- Selfheal
- Small Scabious
- Teasel
- Wild Clary
- Wood Avens
- Yarrow
MT18Wildlife Pack BAttract a host of wildlife to your garden or area with these plants. Nectar, seeds for birds, hiding places for insects all help this to happen. This selection also contains several species that like wet areas too.
Species in MT18
- Agrimony
- Basil
- Chicory
- Hemp Agrimony
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Lesser Knapweed
- Maiden Pink
- Meadowsweet
- Purple Loosestrife
- Ragged Robin
- Small Scabious
- Teasel
- Yarrow
MT19SchoolsA selection of plants that is designed to give colour throughout the majority of the year, specifically in spring and autumn so is perfect for school wildflower planting projects.
Species in MT19
- Basil
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Cowslip
- Dog Violet
- Greater Knapweed
- Hedge Woundwort
- Hemp Agrimony
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Oxeye Daisy
- Red Campion
- Small Scabious
- White Campion
- Wild Clary
MT20Wildlife Pond MarginsThe margins of a pond can be a haven for wildlife. Plant these species to provide cover, nesting areas and food for insects and birds.
Species in MT20
- Angelica
- Brooklime
- Gipsywort
- Greater Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Hemp Agrimony
- Lesser Spearwort
- Marsh Marigold
- Meadowsweet
- Purple Loosestrife
- Sneezewort
- Water Forgetmenot
- Yellow Flag Iris
- Yellow Loosestrife
MT21BumblebeesPlants that are loved by our native bumblebees and provide nectar for them.
Species in MT21
- Betony
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Chicory
- Clustered Bellflower
- Coltsfoot
- Foxglove
- Lesser Knapweed
- Marjoram
- Rock Rose
- Rough Hawkbit
- Selfheal
- Small Scabious
- Teasel
MT23Tortoise Food PlantsMany of our customers keep tortoises and we have worked with The Tortoise Club to come up with this list. Treat your tortoise to more than just dandelions!
Species in MT23
- Black Medick
- Clustered Bellflower
- Common Catsear
- Dandelion
- Dog Violet
- Fox & Cubs
- Goatsbeard
- Hedge Woundwort
- Lesser Knapweed
- Oxeye Daisy
- Ribwort Plantain
- Teasel
- Wood Forgetmenot
MT24Wild GrassesA selection of wild grasses to add to an existing patch of grass or to bolster an area of wild flower planting.
Species in MT24
- Blue Moor Grass
- Chewing Fescue
- Creeping Bent
- Common Bent
- Crested Dog’s Tail
- Dune Fescue
- False Oat Grass
- Fine-leaved Sheeps Fescue
- Floating Sweet Grass
- Hares tail Grass
- Holy Grass
- Lyme Grass
- Marram
- Matt Grass
- Meadow Fescue
- Quaking Grass
- Red Fescue
- Reed Canary Grass
- Reed Sweet Grass
- Reflexed Saltmarsh Grass
- Rough Meadow Grass
- Sand Couch
- Sea Couch
- Sheeps Fescue
- Smooth Stalked Meadow-grass
- Sweet Vernal Grass
- Tall Fescue
- Tufted Hair-Grass
- Viviparous Sheeps Fescue
- Wavy-hair Grass
- Wood False Brome
- Wood Brome
- Wood Melick
- Wood Small Reed
- Yellow Oat-grass
- Yorkshire Fog
MT25Sedges and RushesA plant selection of native sedges and rushes.
Species in MT25
- Articulated Rush
- Blunt-Flowered Rush
- Bulbous Rush
- Common Sedge
- Common Yellow Sedge
- Compact Rush
- Cyperous Sedge
- Dioecious sedge
- False Fox Sedge
- Field Woodrush
- Flea Sedge
- Glaucous Sedge
- Greater Pond Sedge
- Green-ribbed Sedge
- Grey Sedge
- Hairy Sedge
- Hairy Woodrush
- Hard Rush
- Heath Woodrush
- Lesser Pond Sedge
- Long Stalked Yellow Sedge
- Oval Sedge
- Pendulous Sedge
- Salt-marsh Rush
- Sand Sedge
- Small-fruited Yellow Sedge
- Sea Arrow Grass
- Sharp-flowered Rush
- Soft Rush
- Spiked Sedge
- Tawny Sedge
- Tufted Sedge
- Wood Sedge
- Woodrush
MT30Green RoofThe mixed tray for wildflower green roofs.
Species in MT30
- Autumn Hawkbit
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Basil
- Chamomile
- Creeping Cinquefoil
- Deptford Pink
- Fox & Cubs
- Hoary Cinquefoil
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Maiden Pink
- Marjoram
- Rock Cinquefoil
- Rough Hawkbit
- Selfheal
- Small Scabious
- Thrift
- Thyme
- Wild Strawberry
- Yarrow
MT40Purple Border CollectionA collection of plants that just have purple flowers.
Species in MT40
- Chicory
- Clustered Bellflower
- Germander Speedwell
- Ground Ivy
- Harebell
- Lesser Knapweed
- Meadow Cranesbill
- Salsify
- Small Scabious
- Teasel
- Tufted Vetch
- Wild Clary
- Wood Forgetmenot
MT41Red/Pink Border CollectionA collection of plants that just have pink or red flowers.
Species in MT41
- Betony
- Cheddar Pink
- Deptford Pink
- Downy Woundwort
- Foxglove
- Maiden Pink
- Marjoram
- Musk Mallow
- Red Campion
- Red Clover
- Red Valerian
- Salad Burnet
- Thyme
MT42White Border CollectionA collection of plants that just have white flowers.
Species in MT42
- Bladder Campion
- Chamomile
- Cow Parsley
- Dropwort
- Enchanter’s Nightshade
- Hedge Bedstraw
- Hoary Plantain
- Nottingham Catchfly
- Oxeye Daisy
- Rock Cinquefoil
- White Campion
- Wild Carrot
- Yarrow
MT43Yellow Border CollectionA collection of plants that just have yellow flowers.
Species in MT43
- Agrimony
- Autumn Hawkbit
- Bird’s Foot Trefoil
- Coltsfoot
- Common Catsear
- Cowslip
- Goatsbeard
- Lady’s Bedstraw
- Meadow Buttercup
- Perforate St. John’s Wort
- Rough Hawkbit
- Sulphur Cinquefoil
- Tansy
MT50EdibleThe plants in this selection can be eaten in one way or another. Either the leaf, root or flower can be eaten.
Species in MT50
- Basil
- Chamomile
- Chicory
- Cowslip
- Dog Violet
- Fennel
- Hedge Garlic
- Marjoram
- Salad Burnet
- Sorrel
- Thyme
- Wild Chives
- Wild Strawberry
MT51Herbal RemedyCreate your own ancient herbal remedies with these plants and grow a personal apothecary’s garden.
Species in MT51
- Basil
- Chamomile
- Coltsfoot
- Fragrant Evening Primrose
- Marjoram
- Marsh Mallow
- Meadowsweet
- Selfheal
- Sneezewort
- Soapwort
- Thyme
- Wild Clary
- Yarrow
04 / Bespoke
Custom mixes
Sometimes you need a specialty mix for your project. Whether it is a local flora, BREEAM or design reason, we can help.
No matter if it is for 10 square metres or an acre, contact us.
- Local flora
- BREEAM
- Design
05 / By the tray
Single species
The most economical way of buying plugs is by the tray. Each plug tray holds 104 plugs (13 lines of 8).
We offer quantity discounts on large orders. Please contact us for a quote.
06 / To order
Contract growing
Each year we contract grow thousands of plants in addition to our normal stock needs. Contract growing has added advantages, as we can often use your own seed and grow into your specified sizes.
We grew thousands of plants in 7cm pots for the 2012 London Olympic Games Athletes Village plantings.
See project supply07 / Growing
Compost and pest control
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. We avoid using chemicals on our plants.
- Peat-free since
- 1987
Biological controls
- Nematodes
- Mites
- Parasitic wasps
Used against
- Aphids
- Sciarid flies
- Vine weevil
08 / Ordering
Ordering
Telephone or email for current stock, or for a contract grow.
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Trade account formDelivery
Tailored logistics: courier, palletised and Danish trolley solutions.
- Courier
- Pallet
- Danish trolley
Trade enquiries
Species, numbers, site and programme.
Send the planting schedule or a rough list, with numbers and where the plants are going.