Where to buy plants online in the UK
Are you looking to buy plants for your home and garden online? Whether you want to purchase some vibrant flowers for your hanging baskets or grow bee-friendly perennials, shrubs or climbers, there are plenty of websites that offer reliable plant delivery options. It's also a great way to support local nurseries and garden centres.
Below is a list of UK-wide garden centres and online market places that can deliver plants to your door. But if you want to shop smaller and more local to you, CL's gardening editor Paula McWaters recommends using the following websites to search for your nearest independent nursery in need of your order:
Candide Gardening App (download for a virtual map)
GARDENING EXPRESS
The online nursery Gardening Express can provide quality and good-value plants via delivery. You can shop online, however delivery times may vary when demand is increased. During these periods, you can expect an average delivery time of 10-15 days.
A statement on their website explains: "With regards to our deliveries to your door, our couriers have been instructed that they should also be wearing gloves at all times, and to leave your parcels safely for you if you are not at home. Or if you are in, to simply make you aware they are leaving them for you and sign C-19."
Some of the plants sold at Gardening Express include beautiful spring flowering bulbs, houseplants, roses and fruit trees.
BUY PLANTS AT GARDENING EXPRESS
THOMPSON & MORGAN
Thompson & Morgan has announced they have closed their phone booking line due to being inundated with orders. They are still accepting orders for all seeds, sheds, outdoor living and fencing items via their website.
Whether you're on the hunt for fertilisers, vegetable seeds or rattan furniture to elevate your outdoor space, Thompson & Morgan can help. Head over to their website and you'll discover daily deals, seeds of the day and much more. Spring flowers are by far some of our favourites, so why not consider planting some colour-rich plants this season.
SHOP ONLINE AT THOMPSON & MORGAN
WILKO
Across the UK, Wilko stores are still open for customers as they count as an 'essential' store. From vegetable seeds to herbs and beautiful flowers, you can get your hands on affordable packets both in stores and online.
PRIMROSE.CO.UK
Online retailer Primrose is still taking and delivering orders. Much like other nurseries, the orders may take longer to arrive than usual. Choose from a range of grow-your-own vegetables, garden furniture pieces, patio heaters and water features. Looking to refresh your garden before the summer months? Now is the perfect time...
B&Q
From plants to bulbs and seeds, B&Q has a wide range of gardening essentials available to order online from the comfort of your own home. Check before you buy as stocks are running low.
WAITROSE GARDEN
In a statement online, Waitrose Garden has announced that they have temporarily paused all online orders until further notice.
"We are sorry that you cannot currently access waitrosegarden.com. During this exceptionally busy time, we have temporarily paused the service to focus on delivering existing orders to our customers," explains the statement.
"If you have placed an order already, please note this may take up to three weeks from the day it was ordered."
If you were hoping to purchase plants from Waitrose Garden, it's worth checking back every few days to see if any changes have been made.
SHOP ONLINE AT WAITROSE GARDEN
PRIMROSE HALL PEONIES
RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award-winning nursery and specialist, Primrose Hall Peonies, has one of the widest selection of rare and unusual peony varieties for sale in the UK. Thriving on five-acre fields in Bedfordshire, the beautiful peonies are ready for home delivery across the country.
"Peonies are growing beautifully at the moment and are ready to be shipped to their new home where ever that is," the nursery explains. "So much time and effort is put into these beautiful plants to grow them, so they are at their best to plant in spring."
Looking to add some colour to your garden space? Why not get your hands on some of these beautiful peonies.
SHOP ONLINE AT PRIMROSE HALL PEONIES
SUTTONS
Due to a increasing demand, Suttons are placing customers in queues to access the website. Once you've entered the site you can find plenty of seeds, plants, flowers and gardening accessories to order online. Delivery may also be slower than usual.
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANTS
From a selection of houseplants to colourful blooms, the Royal Horticultural Society's online shop has something for every kind of garden. Due to high demand, their delivery waiting time may take longer than usual.
DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRES
While their stores are currently closed in line with the government's restricts, customers can still get their hands on a plethora of plants, seeds, climbers and artificial styles on their website. Their customer service team are working remotely, so replies may be slow.
Once you've placed your order, it's worth knowing that the delivery times have been extended.
PATCH PLANTS
On the hunt for some scene-stealing houseplants to brighten up your indoor space? Patch Plants is a much-loved destination for stylish plants as well as practical tips on how to keep them alive.
Over on their website, they have explained: "We are still delivering as normal, but in light of the spread of COVID-19 we're taking all necessary precautions to keep our customers and colleagues safe. We've switched to zero contact delivery until further notice. You won't be asked to sign for your order.
The information in this story is accurate as of the publication date. While we are attempting to keep our content as up-to-date as possible, the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop rapidly, so it's possible that some information and recommendations may have changed since publishing. For any concerns and latest advice, visit the World Health Organisation. If you're in the UK, the National Health Service can also provide useful information and support, while US users can contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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