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 Three for Two

British Bluebells Three for Two

Fancy native Bluebells in your garden next year? Our potted Bluebells can be planted now for flowers next April and May. They work really well under any deciduous trees or shrubs. Potted native bulbs establish much quicker and more reliably than dry ...
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Molly Blobs, Cow Slops, Crazy Betty, King Cups.

Molly Blobs, Cow Slops, Crazy Betty, King Cups.

Molly Blobs, Cow Slops, Crazy Betty, King Cups. Just some of the wonderful colloquial names given to Caltha palustris. This British wildflower has recently been added to the British Red List for Vascular Plants due to its scarcity in the wild. A...
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The Dame's Violet

The Dame's Violet

The Dame's Violet, also known as Sweet Rocket, Damask Flower and Evening Flower is deliciously scented in the evening, hence the Latin name Hesperis matronalis, from the Greek 'hesperos' meaning evening. Grown in cottage gardens since the 16th c...
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2025 Autumn Plant Sale On Now

2025 Autumn Plant Sale On Now

We currently have a large number of plants on offer at reduced prices. Autumn is the traditional time for planting hardy perennials because the soil is still warm and moist, which helps new roots establish before winter. This practice reduces stress ...
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