For many, the lockdown has fuelled an indoor plant obsession in an attempt to bring some nature inside. From the indoor jungles we create in our living rooms to a special ‘green space’ on our desks, plants are great for purifying the air and boosting your general wellbeing. Now is a better time than any to adopt a new plant.

Whether you’re a fully-fledged member of planthood and looking to add to your overflowing collection or you’re new to the indoor plant lifestyle and looking for that perfect addition to your bedroom or bathroom, you will definitely be able to find something to suit you. With garden centres opening up this week here are some of our favourite places to get plants (online and in-store), so you can get plant obsessed too. But remember, plants are for life not just for lockdown.

Patch

#FLODown: You’ve probably already seen them all over your Instagram with their slick ads and catchy social media campaign. Patch has an extensive collection of indoor and outdoor plants and has captured the hearts of many with endearingly named flora such as ‘Susie’ (a snake plant), ‘Big Ken’ (a kentia palm) and ‘Raven’ (a zamicoulas). 

They provide plenty of help when it comes to sourcing the best plant for you alongside much needed information on everything you need to know about your plants, from how frequently to water them to the best place to position them. So, whether you're looking for big sweeping plants like the ‘Big Ken’ or an ‘unkillable’ plant, Patch will guide you towards the best plant for you!

With succulent plants starting at as little as £3, visit their website to get ordering. You can also check out some of the cool accessories they have for your plant care regime including misters, shears and watering cans.

Lockdown update

Patch is still delivering as usual, whilst taking all precautions to keep consumers safe with contact-free deliveries. Deliveries may take slightly longer than usual. 

You’re usually able to get a delivery slot within 7 days of ordering as well as free delivery for orders over £50. Anything less than that incurs a delivery charge of approximately £5.

#FLOFavourite: Wallace(Monstera Adansonii)

Price: Starting from £5  

The Stem

#FLODown:  Launched in October 2019, The Stem is pushing their way into the indoor plant market by offering a full service of plants, pots and great plant care advice, with 101 guides of how you can keep your plants strong and healthy!

With a focus on sustainability, The Stem take their cabin footprint seriously, planting a tree with Eden Reforestation for every order. Your plant deliveries also arrive to you via electric vans and are free of plastic packaging.  

Whether you’re looking for something ‘invisible’, ‘air purifying’ or ‘pet friendly’, they have something for everyone. English ivy plants start from just £5. They only deliver to certain London postcodes so visit their website and enter your postcode into the checker. 

Lockdown update

They are currently open for delivery with free delivery on orders over £50 – anything below £50 costs around £4.50. 

#FLOFavourite: Dypsis lutescens, areca palm

Price: £32

Grace and Thorn

#FLODown:  Having coined the phrased ‘Green Up Your Gaff’’, Grace and Thorn have been supplying Londoners with houseplants for almost a decade. Expect everything from herbs, French lavenders, palms, snake plants, and our personal favourite, the white caladiums.  Their plant prices start from £5 and they also offer plant selection boxes of cacti and succulents. Grace and Thorn is also a favourite amongst flower lovers for their chic floral arrangements.

Their plants are available to purchase in-store or you can order all your favourites online including incense and ceramics from their home and lifestyle collection. If you can't find what you are looking for in-store or on their website, you can drop them an email – they will do their best to try and source it for you. If you’re a newbie to planthood, check out their book ‘How Not to Kill Your Plants’, outlining key tips on keeping your plants alive and healthy!

Lockdown update

Their shop is currently closed, however they are accepting online orders.

Location: 

312 Hackney Road, E2 7SJ

Nearest station: 

Shoreditch High Street Station

Opening hours: 

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 7pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm

#FLOFavourite: White caladiums

Price: £38 

Forest London

#FLODown: Forest London is a go-to houseplant and lifestyle store for South Londoners alike. True to most plant stores, it's heaving with hanging foliage and corners of the room are dedicated to homeware including chic crockery, throws and scented candles. They specialise in rare plants and succulents, with prices starting from £6. 

Plants are available to order online or you can nip to either of their stores in East Dulwich or Deptford, where you’ll also find a range of cool workshops from plant potting, terrarium building to candle making. 

Visit their website for more on their workshops. 

 Lockdown update

At present, their stores remain close but you can still order online. They’ve advised that orders may take around 10 days to be delivered nationwide. 

They are currently offering a delightful 10% off your first delivery with code “FORESTFIRST’. Visit their website to place your order now. 

#FLOFavourite: Beaucarnea Recurvata

Price: £20

Location: 

East Dulwich store:  

Rear 43 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW

Nearest station: 

East Dulwich Station

Opening hours: 

Mon-Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

Deptford store: 

Market Yard, Arch 133 Deptford Market Yard, Deptford, SE8 4NS

Nearest station: 

Deptford Station 

Opening hours: 

Mon-Sat 10 am -6 pm, Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

Conservatory Archives

#FLODown:  An East London favourite, their Hackney Road shop has been a Hackney staple since 2015. With their wide a range of tropical indoor plants, stepping into Conservatory Archives is a dreamy experience. This plant haven is covered in foliage and you’ll be tempted to buy absolutely everything you see. You’ll also definitely gain some serious décor inspiration. 

They have another shop located in lower Clapton Road, which is home to a wider selection of plants and includes their full range of terracotta pots made in Italy. You can also indulge in some well-deserved treats after your shop in their cosy café hidden amongst the greenery.

With plants starting from £5, head to their website now to start your planthood. 

Lockdown update

Stores are temporarily closed however, you can still order online. Free deliveries when you spend over £50.

#FLOFavourite: Cycas revolute

Price: £18

  Location: 

493-495 Hackney Rd, London, E2 9ED

Nearest station: 

Cambridge Heath Station

Opening hours: 

11.30 am – 7 pm Tuesday – Sunday 

They also have stores in Islington Square and Clapton Road. Visit their website for more information.

Clifton Nurseries

#FLODown: Located in Little Venice, Clifton Nurseries is one of London’s oldest garden centres. A plant enthusiast’s paradise, they have an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants as well as several gardening products and services available. 

Discretely located between two townhouses, it can be quite easy to miss! 

Alongside their array of cool garden plants and furniture, they also have a pretty cool café on site. (Embed review of quince tree), serving some brunch favourites and seriously mouth-watering carrot cake! 

Lockdown update

Clifton London opens on Friday 15 May. Visit their website for new opening hours for the London store as well as the branch based in Surrey.

Location: 

5A Clifton Villas, Little Venice, and London, W9 2PH

Nearest station: 

Warwick Avenue Station

Opening hours: 

Daily 10 am – 4 pm. (Closed on Mondays) 

Columbia Road Flower Market

#FLODown: Whilst the market is known for its amazing selection of bargain flowers, it is also full of foliage, with a decent selection of indoor plants and garden accessories available at reasonable prices. 

You’ll find different vendors including London House Plant and the Tropical Plant Company who have been selling a variety of plants including palms, kentia and bamboo plants at the market for the past 20 years.

Visit their website for more vendors.

Lockdown update

The market is currently closed until further notice. However, some of their vendors such as London House plants are doing home deliveries. Visit their website for more information.

#FLOFavourite: Hoya carnosa compacta

Price: Reduced to a cool £20.99 right now

Location: 

Columbia Rd, London E2 7RG

Nearest station: 

Shoreditch High Street Station

Opening hours: 

Sunday 8 am – 3 pm (ish)

Homebase and (B&Q)

#FLODown: If you’re new to the plant life and are wanting to start with something cheap and cheerful, we advise taking a trip to the likes of Homebase or B&Q. Most Homebase or B&Q shops have outdoor garden centres where you can find quite a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants, seeds, bulbs and a variety of pots all at affordable prices. 

If you don’t have either a Homebase or B&Q near you, then check out your local  Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco or Asda as they usually have a selection of plants in-store, and they more than often come potted with prices starting from just £5! 

Lockdown update

Homebase and B&Q are currently opened, as are the home departments in other grocery stores such as Sainsbury’s. 

#FLOFavourite: Homebase - Sansevieria (40cm) height (available in store)

Price: £12 

Location: 

Visit Homebase or B&Q for locations nationwide.

Battersea Flower Station

#FLODown: Battersea Flower Station is a little slice of paradise tucked away in a cosy corner of Battersea. This independent garden centre features a huge selection of garden items, including plants, trees, herbs, shrubs – and a selection of houseplants, all housed in a dreamy green oasis that has a wonderful country feel with bunting and fairy lights dotted amongst the lovely greenery. Resident florists are also available with hand-made bouquets from their floral collection. 

The staff are incredibly helpful in offering garden and plant advice, giving your plant buying experience a personal touch. They offer delivery across SW London, visit their website for more. 

Lockdown update

The store is currently closed, however, they are offering contact-free delivers for £6.95.

Collection is available for free (Min order values applies) on Tuesday & Thursday: 12-4 pm, Friday: 10-4 pm

At present they are offering 10% off your next order if you sign up to their newsletter. Visit their website for more information.

 #FLOFavourite: Peperomia 'raindrop'

 Price: £7.00

Location: 

16 Entrance next to, 318 Winders Rd, Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 3H

Nearest station: 

Clapham Junction Station 

The Chelsea Gardener

#FLODown: Considered the crème de la crème of garden centres, the Chelsea Gardener is awash with everything from houseplants alongside sculptures, flowers, and other garden products and services. This plant utopia located in the heart of Chelsea, has a cool and calming ambience, and will sort you out with a plant fix in central SW3. 

The garden centre is also home to a charming café where you can indulge in pastries and cakes alongside a selection of wines and hot drinks. 

Lockdown update

The Chelsea Gardener reopened on 15th May. Visit their website for current opening times.

#FLOFavourite: Licuala palm 

Price: Price and size subject to availability. Contact them to purchase. 

Location: 

125 Sydney St, Chelsea, London SW3 6NR

Nearest station: 

Sloane Square Station

Petershams Nurseries

#FLODown:  Known for its elegant restaurants and cafes, Petershams in Richmond (Embed post on Petershams) is a fantastic garden centre with oodles of plants and seriously chic gardenware. Formerly Petersham House, the space was transformed into the hugely popular nursery by Gael and Francesco Boglione. 

Not just your average garden centre, their Richmond branch is home to a top-notch café and a Michelin star restaurant. The nursery also plays host to events such as wine tasting all year round. It’s no wonder it’s usually brimming with people on the weekends. 

Lockdown update

They currently have garden supplies such as rose plants, herbs, seeds and bulbs available for collection and delivery.  

Visit their website for more details.

 Location: 

Church Lane, Richmond, London, TW10 7AB. 31 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JD.

Nearest station:

 Richmond Station