Autumn Plant Fair 2025

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Next weekend! Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair and Artisan Market It’s the 25th Anniversary Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall! Sunday 14th September:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£9.00 in advance) – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • 800 free plants for visitors distributed during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice … Continue reading →

The Free Plant Autumn 2025

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Thymus × citriodorus ‘Lime’ is the free plant for the Autumn 2025 plant fair. Thymus × citriodorus ‘Lime’, commonly known as Lime Thyme, is a fragrant evergreen perennial herb prized for its distinctive citrus aroma and vibrant foliage. A hybrid within the mint family (Lamiaceae), it’s thought to have originated from crosses between common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and lemon thyme (Thymus pulegioides), combining the culinary versatility of thyme with a refreshing lime scent. Its compact growth habit and ornamental appeal … Continue reading →

Chelsea Gold for Suffolk Collection Holder

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Suffolk National Collection holder Sarah Cook has won gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Sarah’s gold medal-winning exhibit at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show showcased iris cultivars from the National Collection. Her display featured a stunning variety of irises, particularly those bred by Sir Cedric Morris, a renowned artist and horticulturist. Morris was known for his work in developing bearded irises, many of which have been preserved thanks to Sarah’s dedication to plant conservation. Sarah has spent years researching … Continue reading →

Spring Plant Fair 2025

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Not long now!  Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 25th  & Monday 26th May:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £12 (£10.00 in advance) – Children under 15: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors distributed during the two days • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Live … Continue reading →

The Free Plant Spring 2025

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Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is the free plant for the Spring 2025 plant fair. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is a popular montbretia variety known for its vibrant red flowers and attractive, arching foliage. It’s a show-stopping perennial that blooms from late summer into autumn, offering a bold display of colour and attracting pollinators. A cormous, herbaceous perennial with a robust and very upright growing habit up to 5′ (1.6m) tall when in flower. It has mid-green, pleated blade-like leaves and arching deep red flower … Continue reading →