While overall plant sales volumes for half term week were down by 4%, sales of the top six plant genera – Cyclamen, Pansies, Erysimum, Viola and Primula – were all up and accounted for 57% of all plants sold.
Cyclamen sales were up by 9% on last year to hold onto the No 1 Bestsellers position.
Cacti and succulents are selling well, Aloe plants were the highest re-entry at No 18.
Pernettya (prickly heath, pictured) plants are looking good with vibrant coloured fruits, hence their entry at No 34.
