As the country wrapped up against the snow and freezing conditions over the weekend of Garden Re-Leaf and Mother's Day, garden centres throughout the land were encouraged by an increase in buying activity in their stores.
Classiflora unveil 1,700 new plant lines to the trade
Visitors to the 17th annual Classiflora Trade Show were impressed by the quality of the 1,700 new plant lines in hardy exterior plants, tree and shrubs and doubly impressed by celebrity gardener Monty Don.
Many queued to have their photo taken with him and he proved to be an affable host.
Lots of show offers were available for visitors to take advantage of and when they needed a sit down after walking round the nursery, the Tuscan buffet kept them fed and watered.
The aromatic herbs tray (above) particularly caught our editorial team’s eye. Imported from Albenga in Italy they are presented in attractive, 100% bio-degradable packaging. A good quality selection which is bound to attract a shopper’s eye.
Two 40ft articulated trucks deliver stock to the Waltham Abbey site every day during the high season so customers can be assured of ready availability when ordering plants.
Retail customers will also benefit from new ‘pick and mix’ shelf and trolley deals that will allow them to build their own bespoke selections from a greater variety of lines. This reduces the risk of unsold stock and maximises return.
