Welcome to Pottertons Nursery

MAIL ORDER - Alpines, Dwarf Bulbs & Woodland plants - ORDER NOW 15 NEW SELECTIONS of GALANTHUS - JUST ADDED

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GREETINGS. The nursery has been awarded 7 Chelsea Flower show GOLD medals and is open to visitors on TUESDAY to FRIDAY 10am to 3pm, February to October, at other times of the year by prior appointment. Our extensive sales area is restocked weekly, offering a huge range of Alpines, Dwarf Bulbs and Woodland plants. We have a lovely selection of display areas featuring many of the plants we offer, in raised beds, troughs, crevice and woodland beds.

Sales area

We are a traditional family run specialist nursery which grows and supplies an extensive selection by MAIL ORDER and at the many shows we attend throughout the UK or directly from our nursery.

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The nursery was opened in 1971 and since then we have conducted our mail order business through our printed catalogue in paper format, although the relatively recent boom in internet use has resulted in an increasing proportion of orders been taken through this web site.

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Our current catalogues are included on this site and orders may be made using the secure on-line ordering systems. If you require advice or assistance contact the nursery by e-mail and you will receive a prompt reply. We can supply our full range by mail order to customers throughout the UK excluding Channel Isles and Northern Ireland.

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We are extensively a mail order business but also open to visitors March to October. Pre-booked, confirmed orders may be collected on a visit and friendly advice or assistance is available, if required. Thinking of growing alpines for the first time??? Come along and get advice from Rob, Jackie or Hannah.

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MOORTOWN ROAD, NETTLETON, CAISTOR, LINCOLN LN7 6HX TELEPHONE: 07507 770 728



Open Days

Our Special Open Days at the nursery in 2024:

Saturday 14th September 2024
10am to 3pm
Autumn Bulb Day
Refreshments available

Come along to buy from an extensive selection of Alpines, Bulbs, Dwarf Conifers and Woodland Plants.

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Forthcoming Events

  • Saturday 14 September
    NURSERY BULB OPEN DAY
  • Sunday 15 September
    Felley Priory Plant Fair, Underwood, Nottingham NG16 5FJ
  • Sunday 22 September
    RARE PLANT FAIR Llanover House, Llanover, Abergavenny NP7 9EF
  • Saturday 28 September
    Scottish Rock Garden Club - Autumn show, Howden Park Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland EH54 6AE
  • Saturday 28 September
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Loughborough, Humphrey Perkins School, Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar LE12 8JU
  • Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October
    GREAT DIXTER House & Gardens Plant Fair, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH
  • Saturday 5 October
    AGS / SRGC Hexham Auction Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3SG
  • Saturday 12 October
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY, RHS Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB
  • Sunday 13 October
    Hergest Croft Gardens Autumn Plant Fair, Ridgebourne Road, Kington HR5 3EG
  • Saturday 1 February 2025
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Snowdrop Conference ay Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
  • Saturday 15 February
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY South Wales, Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport NP18 2YE
  • Saturday 22 February
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Pershore High School, Station Road, Pershore WR10 2BX
  • Saturday 1 March
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Early Spring, Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex CM3 1QP
  • Saturday 8 March
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Loughborough, Humphrey Perkins School, 74-78 Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar LE12 8JU
  • Saturday 15 March
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY Kendal, Kirbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal LA9 7EQ
  • Sunday 16 March
    RARE PLANT FAIR Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD

Click Here for Full information on all forthcoming events.

RSS Plant of the Week:

Cyclamen hederifolium 'Red Sky' (deliver Sept to October)
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Red Sky' (deliver Sept to October)
This is an amazing, distinct selection which is noted for its outstanding deep purple-magenta, dark flowers, August & September. Limited availability.
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