Welcome.We are an enthusiastic group of people who are passionate about plants. We support the 36 National Plant Collections in Sussex, including the Narcissus cultivars introduced by Noel Burr, which is shared by group members.
ead on for our newsletters and our local Sussex nurseries.
We participate in the Plant Guardian Scheme and the annual Plant Exchange, sharing and receiving interesting, unusual and rare plants.
We hold lectures, visits and events on topics of horticultural interest, hold regular plant fairs and our members help with Plant Heritage displays at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.
Members receive two Sussex group newsletters each year giving details of talks, events, visits, articles written by our National Collection Holders and other topics of interest. You can read the spring 2024 edition here.
We like to support our local independent Sussex nurseries - Sussex specialist nurseries 2025 PLUS: how to decipher a Plant Passport label
We are always keen to welcome new members to the group - please do get in touch with our Membership Secretary (details below).

Gongora ecornuta from the National Plant Colection held by Gary and Maria Firth
© G Firth

Hebe 'Nicola's Blush' in the National Plant Collection of Douglas Chalk Hebes hold by Plumpton College
© Plant Heritage