- Gardeners Delight Nursery is situated on the outskirts of Barnstaple, North Devon, on a beautiful 5 acre plot.
- We have been growing for over 25 years, and have helped our local towns and businesses gain both gold national and international awards with our stunning flower displays for Britain in Bloom.
- Visit our new nursery coffee area just opened, relax while visiting our nursery
- Purchase spring planting herbaccess perennials for bees and pollinating insects
- Buy award winning Bedding plants All our bedding plants are grown here in North Devon and selected for performance and suitability for our unique climate.
- NOW OPEN our Farm Shop with a range of delicious vegetables, preserves and more.
- Buy Local grown trees from our family run nursery Our trees are selected to grow in North Devon, with a range of heights and shapes to suit your needs.
Buy locally grown Spring/Summer flowering plants from Gardener's Delight Nursery
A Selection of herbaccess perennials for bees and pollinating insects
Some of our staff's favourite picks, buy online, or visit our nursery to see full range
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Buy locally grown trees from Gardener's Delight Nursery
Trees add a whole new layer to your garden by adding height. Their attractive leaves and flowers provide a pallet of colours throughout the year. By planting trees you are also helping the biodiversity in your area. Our staff will be able to help you choose a tree suitable for your location and soil.
Fruit Tree's
Our range includes
- Apple Scrumptious
- Apple Kidd's Orange Red
- Apple cox self fertile
- Apple Bountiful
- Pear Concorde
- Plum Victoria
Selection Tips
When selecting a tree you should consider- The size of the tree which is controlled by the root stock Fruit tree are broken down into four areas for pollination
- self fertile
- group 1
- group 2
- group 3
- If you are in a frosty area use group 3 otherwise ensure that you plant trees that flower in the same period ( group) or plant a group 2 if planting from groups 1 & 2 as they will then cross over
- Planting a crab apple will also aid pollination across all groups
- Plant early season flowers in your garden to help attract pollinating insects & bees.
See our range of fruit Tree's ,planting hints and after care tips
Ornamental Tree's
Our range includes
- Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
- Prunus Amanogawa
- Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
- Cercis Forest pansy
- Malus candymint
Selection Tips
A tree is a long-term project which will usually out live the person who plants it, so some thought should go into its selection.Some points to consider are:- Why do you want the tree, screening, fruits, blossom or leaves
- How tall do you want the tree to get to
- What shape of tree do you require, column, goblet or umbrella
- Do you require a tree that is deciduous or evergreen
- Is the site exposed to winds, if so what direction
- Is the soil dry or moist
- What type of soil do you have. Clay, sandy etc
See our range of Ornamental Tree's ,planting hints and after care tips
Hints and Tips
April Hints/tips
- This is one of the best months plant trees and ornamental shrubs.
- Hardy herbaceous perennial plants can be cut back and new ones planted, these will provide colour for years to come.
- Weed and mulch borders to save both time and water later in the summer.
- Sow bedding plant seeds in a heated propagator.
- You can also sow Tomatoes.
- Plant Spring flowering Pansies.
- Firm back into the soil any Alpines that have been lifted by frost and rain.
- Sow Broad Beans, Carrots , Parsnips under cloches. Sow Onions & Leeks in a propagator.
- Parsley can be sown in a seed tray.
- Cut off summer fruiting raspberries to a bud above the top wire, and cut to ground level autumn fruiting varieties.
- Continue to prune established fruit trees.
May Hints/tips
- Dead head pansy and violas to stop seeding and extend the flower period
- Plant out new borders with summer and autumn flowering perennials
- Any young bedding plants can start to be hardened off outside but cover at night with horticultural fleece or bring back into a frost free building at night.
- As the month warms up, towards the end of May, summer bedding plants can be planted out
- Fill and make up hanging baskets inside ready to put out in early June
- Plant young vegetable plants into vegetable garden, raised planters etc
- Sow runner beans in trays to plant out in June
- Put up the runner bean frame work ready for the beans
- Sow a window box with salad leaves and do this every 4 weeks
Plant fairs
See our bee and polinator friendly display at
See our full list of plant fairs
- RHS Malvern Spring
- BBC Gardeners World live at NEC
- RHS Hamption Court
We trade at a large range of specialists plant fairs showing our range of herbaceous perennial range includes many rare and unusual varieties; new and AGM varieties, and lots of old favourites
| Date... | Event/ Show | Visit Site |
| March | ||
| 22 | Generous Gardener charlton Farm Malmsbury | the generous gardener |
| 23 | Plant Heritage Somerset yeo Valley Organic Gardens,blagdon,bristol | plant heritage |
| 31 | Burrow Farm burrow Farm Axminster | burrow farmgardens |
| April | ||
| 6 TO 7 | Cornwall Garden Society Royal Cornwall Show Grpound, Wadebridge | cornwall garden society |
| 6 | Forde Abbey Spring Show Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset | FORDEABBEY |
| 14 | Plant Fairs Mapperton Mapperton House & Gardens, Beaworthy, Somerset | Plantfairs |
| 20 to 21 | Bute Park (friends) Bute Park Cardiff | cardiffplantfairs |
| 27 | Plant Fairs The Walled Garden, Moreton, Dorset | Plantfairs |
| 28 | Spetchley Specialist Plant Fair Spetchley House & Gardens Worcester | spetcleygardens |
| MAY | ||
| 3 TO 4 | Toby Garden Festival Powderham Castle, Topsham, Devon | tobygardenfest |
| 9 TO 12 | RHS Malvern Spring Show Three Counties Show Ground Malvern | rhs.org.uk |
| 11 | Plant Fairs Yarlington House, Somerset | Plantfairs |
| 12 | Plant Heritage Devon Rhs Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon | plantheritage.org.uk |
| 17 | Generous Gardener Charlton Farm Malmsbury | thegenerousgardener |
| 26 | Rare Plant Fairs Bagpuize House | rareplantfair |
Our lastest award
We were awarded the Curators award for our show garden display at the RHS Rosemoor Garden show 2023. Our modern steel planters were planted with bright hot colour perennials through to a cool pinks and blues all suitable for bees and pollinators.
Gift Vouchers
A great idea for any gardener, buy the perfect gift of vouchers redeemable online or at our Barnstaple nursey. Buy online here or at the nursery.
Plants available at Nursery
Ferns are easy to grow and make ideal foliage plants for a shady spot. Their unfurling new growth can be delicate and feathery or large and lush, ensuring there are ferns to suit every style and size of garden.
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Roses range from ground cover plants to ramblers that will cover fences, trees & pergolas.
With blooms that are generally scented, in a range of flower forms.
Roses need a light open area with good fertile soil to perform at their best.
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Agapanthus, also known as the African lily, is herbaceous perennial. They flower during the summer, and have flowers in the common shades of blue and purple, and also white and pink. Agapanthus love to grown is well drained soil, and thrive in a sunny position. They thrive in any well-drained, sunny position in the garden, or grow these beauties in containers.
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Bearded iris (Iris germanica), is one of the most popular irises to grow. With sword-like foliage and flamboyant blooms from May to June, it makes a striking addition to hot sunny borders. Each bloom is made up of large outer and inner petals, known as ruffs and falls, respectively. Bearded iris are so called because of the hairs growing along the centre of the falls.
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Often used in large groups for bedding and are also a useful container plant with bold brash flowers have been a popular choice in formal gardens for many years however newer varieties of Salvia plants often contain more subtle colours. Savias can be very hardy although the summer flowering varieties can be tender,
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Ornamental trees add a whole new layer to your garden by adding height. Their attractive leaves and flowers provide a pallet of colours throughout the year. By planting trees you are also helping the biodiversity in your area. Our staff will be able to help you choose a tree suitable for your location and soil.
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Planting a tree is a long-term investment, as it will usually take at least 2 years before your new tree starts producing fruit and probably 5-10 years before it reaches full size. When choosing a tree the main things to consider are:-
- The kinds of fruit you like
- How large you want the tree to be when it reaches maturity
- Pollination
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Seasonal bedding plants are used for impact and are generally easy to grow.
In the winter and early Spring we use Pansies, violas and primulas as the are hardy to the cooler climate.
In the summer the range is amazing with plant for every aspect from tubs & hanging baskets, to boarders that will flower from April until the first frost of winter.
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Avaiable at Nursery Now
Heuchera
Paris
Heuchera Paris
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height:0 to 0.5;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Red;Genus:Heuchera;Soil Type:Well Drained;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Shade;Planting time:Any;
This is a free-flowering Heuchera that has white-veiled green leaves, that gives rise to continuous columns of large, deep rose-colored flowers. It repeat blooms until frost, with a single bloom stem lasting for 2 months.
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This is a free-flowering Heuchera that has white-veiled green leaves, that gives rise to continuous columns of large, deep rose-colored flowers. It repeat blooms until frost, with a single bloom stem lasting for 2 months.
This is a free-flowering Heuchera that has white-veiled green leaves, that gives rise to continuous columns of large, deep rose-colored flowers. It repeat blooms until frost, with a single bloom stem lasting for 2 months. From 8.00
Iris Bearded Blue Shimmer
Iris Bearded Blue Shimmer
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height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Iris Bearded;Soil Type:Well Drained;Position:Middle to front of border;LIGHTLEVEL:Full Sun;Planting time:Any;
Tall Iris with heavily scented light lavender blue flowers, with white blotches on the falls. Flowering in late spring, this Iris likes well drained soil and a sunny position. Growing to a height of 90cm.
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Tall Iris with heavily scented light lavender blue flowers, with white blotches on the falls. Flowering in late spring, this Iris likes well drained soil and a sunny position. Growing to a height of 90cm.
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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii', also known as The Himalayan White Birch, is a popular distinctive form of the ‘white’ birch. The ascending branches form a spreading head. The coppery-brown bark on the young wood eventually peels to leave a distinctive white bark.
Vegetable plants to grow or eat
We grow a large range of seasonal vegetable plants ready for you to transplant into your gardens or allotments. These are varieties that we grow on our Market Garden for fresh vegetable sales at Farmers Markets and for our Box Scheme. Including :-Artichoke Green Globe, Asparagus, Brussel sprouts, Beans , Runner beans, Cabbages savoy, Calabrese (Broccoli), Cauliflower, Cucumber, Lettuce, Leeks, Peas and Tomato plants.
Agapanthus Royal Velvet
Agapanthus Royal Velvet
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height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Purple;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous.
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A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous.
A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous. From 12.00
Salvia Amethyst Lips
Salvia Amethyst Lips
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height:0.5 to 1;spread:0.5 to 1;colour:Purple;Genus:Salvia;Soil Type:Well Drained;Position:Middle to front of border;LIGHTLEVEL:Full Sun;Planting time:Any;
Produces bicoloured purple and white flowers throughout the Summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Flowering from June to August. Growing to a height of up to 1m.
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Produces bicoloured purple and white flowers throughout the Summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Flowering from June to August. Growing to a height of up to 1m.
Produces bicoloured purple and white flowers throughout the Summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Flowering from June to August. Growing to a height of up to 1m. From 4.00
Heuchera
plants
Heucheras are an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that are native to North America. Heucheras come into flower during spring to early summer, displaying several forms of attractive heart shape leaves, which can be ruffled or smooth. They also have a wide range of colourful foliage, including golden yellow to near black, with plumes
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Agapanthus
plants
Agapanthus, also known as the African lily, is herbaceous perennial. They flower during the summer, and have flowers in the common shades of blue and purple, and also white and pink
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Coffee shop
Now Open Nursery Nibbles Coffee from freshly ground beans, organic fair trade teas and creamy hot chocolate, along with a selection of chilled drinks For hotter days cold drinks can be enjoyed with a slice of cake in either our inside or outside seating area.
Online Store
A selection of our quality plants are now available to buy on our online store. Check out our range of:- Heuchera, Lavenders, alpines, Herbaceous Perennials, Herbs, Clematis, Trachelospmum, Passiflora, and Agapanthus. We also have a full range of sundries and gift vouchers. Buy now
Gift Vouchers
A great idea for any gardener, buy the perfect gift of vouchers redeemable online or at our Barnstaple nursey. Buy online here or at the nursery.
Farm Shop
Our Farm Shop is stocked with delicious fresh vegetables grown by ourselves, local farms and a few items from around the world. Preserves and sauces made using our produce, eggs from our free-range chickens along with a selection of cheeses and dairy produce from Devon farms.
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About Us
Gardeners Delight Nursery is situated on the outskirts of Barnstaple, North Devon, on a beautiful 5 acre plot.
We have been growing for over 25 years, and have helped our local towns and businesses gain both gold national and international awards with our stunning flower displays for Britain in Bloom.
Our traditional growing plant nursery is based on the outskirts of Barnstaple at Roundswell and we still grow over 90% of the plants that we sell.
As an independent local family run plant centre, we grow over 1000 different varieties of plants including, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, ornamental and fruit trees as well as bulbs, bedding and vegetable plants.
As we grow such a large proportion of the plants we sell our plants are suited to the local Devon climate and are of the highest quality at affordable prices.
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener our friendly trained staff are on hand to assist you.
We have been growing for over 25 years, and have helped our local towns and businesses gain both gold national and international awards with our stunning flower displays for Britain in Bloom.
Our traditional growing plant nursery is based on the outskirts of Barnstaple at Roundswell and we still grow over 90% of the plants that we sell.
As an independent local family run plant centre, we grow over 1000 different varieties of plants including, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, ornamental and fruit trees as well as bulbs, bedding and vegetable plants.
As we grow such a large proportion of the plants we sell our plants are suited to the local Devon climate and are of the highest quality at affordable prices.
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener our friendly trained staff are on hand to assist you.
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1 Mile from Roundswell roundabout(Sainsburys) Towards Eastleigh on the Old BideFord Road.
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