Share our passion for saving garden plants

The home of the National Plant Collections®

Dahlia 'Gallery Pablo' ^PBR

Why conserve cultivated plants?

When it's gone it's gone. Over decades and sometimes centuries, our nation's dedicated gardeners have bred and cared for a rich diversity of garden plants. The genetic heritage contained in these living organisms can only be preserved by active gardeners.

A nation of growers

We are a nation of gardeners so let's live up to our reputation. From public gardens to small back yards there are rare plants that need saving.

The lost garden of Britain

When production of garden plants is commercially streamlined we risk losing the most precious cultivars. Let's save these plants by growing and sharing them.

Cultural and social history

Pests, diseases and changes of fashion mean plants can simply disappear. We may help medicinal cures or disease resistance by saving garden plants.

Why does this matter?

We know and love the plants from our nation's stories, poems and paintings. Let's make sure future generations get to appreciate them as much as we do.

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Plant Heritage aims to conserve the diversity of our garden plants

We are the only national charity to ensure the cultivated plants we grow now will be available to future generations for cultural, medical, culinary and aesthetic use. We do this through the National Plant Collection scheme, our Plant Guardians and our local group network.

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Help us sustain the amazing diversity of our garden plants, through the National Plant Collections, by making a donation today.

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Become a member

Support our conservation work, with access to rare and unusual plants, by taking out a membership for only £36 a year.

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Virtual talks & workshops

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Talk

24 June 2021 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Miraculous Meconopsis - the Himalayan Blue Poppy

Virtual

Two talks by two National Collection Holders - Jim Jermyn of NTS Branklyn Gardens in Perth and Pat Murphy of Lakeland Horticultural Society in Cumbria.

Open Day

11 June 2021 9.30am - 13 June 2021 5.30pm

Paeonia Itoh hybrids

Westoning , Bedfordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection. Morning session 9.30am – 1pm, afternoon session 2pm – 5.30pm. Includes nursery tour and a 30 min talk about growing peonies and other interesting facts.

Open Day

11 June 2021 5.00pm - 14 June 2021 7.00pm

Lathyrus

Chichester , West Sussex

Open day to see the National Plant Collection. *SOLD OUT - to be put on the waiting list please email info@rpsweetpeas.com

Event

13 June 2021 10.00am - 3.00pm

Plant & Garden Fair: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth , Dorset

Public admission to Abbotsbury Plant Fair is £7.00 and also includes free access to the Subtropical Gardens. Public admission may have to be by prior appointment (booking via the Abbotsbury website) if Covid-19 restrictions for visitor attractions are still in force. Plant Heritage members must show their membership card on arrival, non members will need to book via: https://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardens/visitor-information

Event

13 June 2021 11.00am - 3.00pm

PHNE Plant Fair

Ponteland , Tyne & Wear

The Annual Plant Fair features plants grown by North East Group members, plus 4 nurseries: Perennial Favourites, Polemonium Plantery, Quiet Corner Plants and Ryal Nursery. Refreshments (subject to Covid conditions) and parking are available locally at this central village location. Payment for parking at the Memorial Hall is either online (register at www.parkgood2go.com) or by phone.

Open Day

15 June 2021 2.00pm - 7.00pm