Shire Plants Blog

Our blog features interesting plants we've noticed recently at the nursery, news and other information. For further inspiration, we recommend looking at our Caught Our Eye page, which lists many plants that have caught our attention recently.
British Bluebells

British Bluebells

British Bluebells are steeped in tradition, myth and legend and are a joy to behold in spring. A wish made when you see the first bluebell open in spring will come true. It is said that if you turn a bluebell flower inside out without tearing it...
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In-the-green Bulbs

In-the-green Bulbs

In-the-green bulbs are available only in late winter/early spring and are the best way to introduce Bluebells and Snowdrops into the garden. They 'take' much easier than dry bulbs from a packet planted in autumn.Delivery is free for bulb-only orders....
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Potted Bulbs

Potted Bulbs

We have just added a new 'Potted Bulbs' category to the website to enable you to quickly find these wonderful plants. Potted bulbs and corms are a great way to get a quick-start with bulbs. They will flower from their first season and usually be...
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Aisiatic Primula

Aisiatic Primula

These Asiatic Primulas give great value. They flower for much of the summer and into autumn, if it stays mild like this year, sending up tall 'drumsticks' of dark purple flowers above neat clumps of foliage. They are easy to grow in any soil that doe...
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