February update

paul • 19 February 2026

Ian's Shrubbery update



Welcome back to the shrubbery update.

I wish i was writing this with the sun shining and dryer weather outside but im sure that will happen soon. Spring is around the conner .

We have a great selection and variety of roses also stock in genral will be arriving in the garden centre from mid February. We are also making new displays in the shrubbery area ready for the new season , so the benches will be filling up soon.

In february look out for Camellias in flower, Sarcococa and skimmias.

Thinking of spring we also have ribes flowering currant, Forsythia and spirea arguttta in stock as well as other popular shrubs varieties.

Once the sun finally does shine and the weather improves i will be giving more frequent updates as to what is in stock in the shrubbery.

looking forward to seeing you all at Hampsons Plantworld where the shrubbery team will be there to help you with any queries or advise if required.

Ian

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