The aim of the National Plant Collections is to have plants grown and researched to the highest standard.
The aim of the National Plant Collections is to have plants grown and researched to the highest standard. This involves being aware of current issues relating to pest and disease, ensuring that plants are correctly identified and labelled, and in many cases being the authority on the nomenclature (naming) of the plants in the collection.
More details can be found in the Resources for Collection Holders section, but this page contains links to general advice that would be relevant to anyone, whether a collection holder, a plant guardian, a recipient of a plant from our Plant Exchange, or a keen gardener, looking to better understand the plants in their garden.
Simon Lockyer with Primula auricula (Doubles) collection, Chelsea 2018
Plant legislation
National and international legislation covers plant collection, cross border plant movement, invasive species and Plant Breeders' Rights
Plant health advice
Pests and diseases are one of the biggest threats to plants in the UK. Awareness of problems and good biosecurity measures can help
Peat in horticulture
Plant Heritage's peat statement and advice and case studies on moving to peat free growing
Contribute to a herbarium
Plants preserved in herbaria are available to study for generations and anyone can contribute.
Desiderata plants
Can you help National Collection Holders find plants that they are looking for? See the list here.