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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.

Support us

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

Become a member

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

Virtual talks & workshops

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Sponsor the National Plant Collections

Follow a Collection throughout the year

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Event

17 September 2021 9.30am - 19 September 2021 5.30pm

Harrogate Flower Show at Newby Hall

Ripon , Yorkshire

Autumn Harrogate Flower Show at Newby Hall. Members plants for sale.

Event

17 September 2021 10.00am - 18 September 2021 5.00pm

Autumn Plant Fair: RHS Hyde Hall

Rettendon , Essex

Plant Heritage seasonal plant fair with with specialist nurseries from across the region selling rare and unusual plants. Prebooking via the RHS website.

Open Day

18 September 2021 10.00am - 4.00pm

Vitis vinifera & hybrids (hardy incl. dessert & wine)

Rowlestone , Herefordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection

Event

19 September 2021 10.00am - 4.00pm

Autumn Plant Fair: Helmingham Hall Gardens (ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY)

Helmingham, Stowmarket , Suffolk

A fantastic day for experienced and novice gardeners alike.

Open Day

19 September 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae

Callow End , Worcestershire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Event

22 September 2021 1.30pm - 24 September 2021 3.30pm

Planet Purbeck Festival

Wareham , Dorset

A joint event organised by Plant Heritage Dorset, Planet Purbeck and Careys secret Garden over three days. For further details see website

Open Day

25 September 2021 10.30am - 1.00pm

Salvia spp.

Fareham , Hampshire

Open Day to see the National Plant Collection.

Event

26 September 2021 10.00am - 2.00pm

Plant Fair at Market Square outside Totnes Civic Hall

Totnes , Devon

An exciting plant fair with a variety of nurseries selling a wide range of plant gems!

Keep an eye on this and nurseries attending will be added!

Talk

29 September 2021 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Talk on Hardy Geraniums

Knutsford , Cheshire

Please join us for a talk by Sue Clarke holder of the National Collection of Geranium sylvaticum & renardii forms, cvs. & hybrids.

Visit

30 September 2021 10.20am - 12.30pm

A Tour of the new RHS Wisley Hilltop Centre and Gardens

Wisley , Surrey

A tour given by Chris Moncreiff, RHS Head of Horticultural Relations.

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Latest News

15th Sep, 2021

Autumn Chelsea Flower Show - National Collections Everywhere!

2nd Aug, 2021

16 New National Collections accredited in spring and summer of 2021

19th Jul, 2021

Threatened Plant of the Year 2021 winners announced

5th Jul, 2021

Winner of prestigious Brickell Award announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021

10th May, 2021

Green-fingered volunteers needed to help save the UK’s garden plants

12th Apr, 2021

Ten new National Plant Collections accredited this spring, including Sir Bernard Lovell’s historic oak collection and the first ever Paulownia (foxglove tree) collection

9th Apr, 2021

Condolences for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

7th Apr, 2021

The National Plant Collections. The year 2020 in review

15th Mar, 2021

Sponsor the National Plant Collections and help save garden plants. New sponsorship scheme launched by Plant Heritage

1st Feb, 2021

Threatened Plant of the Year Competition 2021 launched. Plant Heritage is calling for garden and plant enthusiasts across the UK to enter.

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