Blue Diamond have purchased Leaf Creative Garden Centre in Gloucestershire. Blue Diamond MD Alan Roper said: "We have bought the business from the administrators. It’s a much smaller centre than our usual purchase, so I would normally pass on the opportunity. However, I know Peter Dowle, the owner, and have built a positive relationship with him, so we worked with him and the administrators to find a satisfactory outcome for all parties.

"The business is very community-based, with many events, and is weighted toward specimen plants and gardening. We will bring in a more commercial edge, while retaining its boutique style."

Leaf Creative Garden Centre becomes the 53rd Blue Diamond centre.

Peter Dowle said on the garden centres' website: "I am delighted with the opportunity this will bring to the store at Leaf Creative by becoming part of the Blue Diamond portfolio. It will continue with all the great things our customers have come to love, delivered by our fabulous team - but with even more to come.  A revamp of the plant area is already underway as part of the new-look Leaf, while our original DNA remains throughout."

The website goes on to say that the Leaf Creative team are already preparing another major exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, working with Blue Diamond, as they did in 2025, with hopes of another Gold Medal.