Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Premium Plants and Horticultural Solutions
Established in 1948, Bernhards Nurseries is a family-owned business with seven decades of horticultural expertise. We combine traditional growing methods with modern sustainability practices, achieving 100% peat-free production since 2013. As Plant Healthy accredited growers, we supply premium-quality plants nationwide to landscape professionals, garden designers, and wholesale buyers. Our commitment to quality is evident in our hand-selected stock, cultivated to thrive in UK conditions. We offer nationwide delivery, a convenient cash & carry service near major motorways, and contract growing solutions.Our team provides expert advice, tailored supply options, and aftercare support. With over a million peat-free plants grown annually, we maintain rigorous quality standards through manual selection and collation. Our reputation is built on reliability, horticultural knowledge, and sustainable practices that create beautiful environments. We partner with leading UK and European growers to ensure comprehensive 'Full List Supply' capabilities. Our modern approach preserves traditional values while addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
Services
Plant Supply
Peat-Free Plants
Nationwide Distribution
Cash & Carry
Contract Growing
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1948 with seven decades of horticultural expertise
- Plant Healthy accredited peat-free producers since 2013
- Nationwide delivery network covering all UK regions
- Hand-selected stock cultivated to UK climate conditions
- Expert horticultural advice from experienced professionals
Associations and certifications
- Plant Healthy
Services
Plant Supply
Supplying premium-quality plants to landscape professionals and wholesale buyers. Our stock includes bulbs, shrubs, and mature trees cultivated in UK conditions. All plants are hand-selected for optimal health and resilience.
Peat-Free Plants
100% peat-free production since 2013 using eco-conscious methods. Combines traditional expertise with modern sustainability practices. Certified by Plant Healthy accreditation standards for responsible horticulture.
Nationwide Distribution
Comprehensive delivery network covering all UK regions. Ensures timely transportation of plants while maintaining quality. Partnerships with leading growers enable full list supply capabilities for complete orders.
Cash & Carry
Convenient self-collection service near M6, M1, and M45 motorways. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4pm and Friday 7:30am-3pm. Allows direct selection of plants for immediate project needs.
Contract Growing
Tailored plant production service for specific project requirements. Provides quality assurance through dedicated growing cycles. Ideal for large-scale landscaping and commercial developments requiring guaranteed supply.
People
John Marsden
Managing Director
Leading the family business with over 40 years of horticultural experience. Drives sustainable practices and maintains quality standards across all operations. Ensures continuity of traditional growing methods.
Tony Hughes
Cash & Carry
Manages the Rugby site's self-collection service. Provides expert advice on plant selection for immediate projects. Ensures efficient order fulfillment for visiting customers.
Christine Ballinger
Sales
Supports customers with plant selection and order coordination. Offers technical knowledge on species suitability for different environments. Maintains relationships with landscape professionals.
Lewis Normand
Sales Manager
Oversees sales operations and client relationships. Develops tailored supply solutions for commercial projects. Coordinates with growers to meet specific client requirements.
Questions
What types of plants do you supply?
We supply all plant types from bulbs to mature trees for landscaping and commercial projects.
Are your plants UK-grown?
Yes, all plants are cultivated in our UK nurseries to ensure climate suitability.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we offer nationwide delivery across all UK regions.
What are your cash & carry hours?
Open Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4pm and Friday 7:30am-3pm. Closed weekends.
Can you source specific plant varieties?
Yes, our 'Full List Supply' service sources plants from UK and European growers.
How to apply for a trade account?
Complete our online credit account application form available on the website.
