Langthorns Plantery

Langthorns Plantery Specialist in top quality garden plants and trees, with an eye for the more unusual species as well as popular old timers.
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Langthorns Plantery was established in 1977 by Philippa and David Cannon and has been run by their son, Ed Cannon since 2000. Plantery as a name, originated here, as we didn’t fit the brief for a Garden Centre and Nursery tended to either mean wholesale growers or kids playgroup. We are neither and so the Plantery was born. We are passionate about plants and constantly seek out new and exciting sp

ecies, as well as keeping a good range of popular old timers. Plants for every aspect of every garden are encompassed in our vast range. Home propagation is in our makeup and we do as much as time will allow.

Creating a real buzz is our plant of the week, Stachys byzantina Silver Carpet or Lamb’s Ears. They’re a great ground co...
09/06/2026

Creating a real buzz is our plant of the week, Stachys byzantina Silver Carpet or Lamb’s Ears.
They’re a great ground cover plant prized for having velvety, silver-grey foliage and not needing much upkeep. It’ll thrive in full sun and once established it’s highly drought tolerant.
While they don’t often flower they have for us this year and the bee’s can’t get enough of the purple flowers 🐝

What’s looking good on the Plantery this weekend 🌱
07/06/2026

What’s looking good on the Plantery this weekend 🌱

Plant of the weekend is Eriobotrya japonica commonly known as Loquat. It’s a superb architectural and tropical-looking t...
06/06/2026

Plant of the weekend is Eriobotrya japonica commonly known as Loquat.
It’s a superb architectural and tropical-looking tree with huge, dark green leathery leaves. It has clusters of highly scented white flowers in early summer which in mild regions produce yellow/ orange fruits.
They can be grown in gardens as an evergreen specimen or in pots on the patio.

Today Head Plantsman Ed is at the Royal Windsor Flower Show. He’s in the Royal Warrant Holder's marquee so make sure to ...
06/06/2026

Today Head Plantsman Ed is at the Royal Windsor Flower Show. He’s in the Royal Warrant Holder's marquee so make sure to pay him a visit, he’s bought lots of plants and is looking forward to seeing the crowds and answering any questions you may have about Langthorns Plantery🌱

Flower Friday at Langthorns Plantery 🌼
05/06/2026

Flower Friday at Langthorns Plantery 🌼

Plant of the week is Pelargonium Pink Hindoo, it’s a wonderful decorative variety which grows to about 70cm in hight. It...
03/06/2026

Plant of the week is Pelargonium Pink Hindoo, it’s a wonderful decorative variety which grows to about 70cm in hight. It starts flowering prolifically from about April all through summer where it has these clusters of gorgeous pink blooms with white centres, which sit above soft green leaves. 🌱
They’re great focal points for conservatory’s , patio pot displays or garden borders.

If you’re still looking for some summer colour or have a couple of empty pots still we’ve got you covered. We have plent...
31/05/2026

If you’re still looking for some summer colour or have a couple of empty pots still we’ve got you covered.
We have plenty of summer bedding plants available which will give your garden instant colour now and just get better and better as the summer goes on.
Why not visit Langthorns Plantery this weekend🌱

With cooler temperatures forecast this week it’s perfect planting weather and the Plantery is absolutely brimming with l...
31/05/2026

With cooler temperatures forecast this week it’s perfect planting weather and the Plantery is absolutely brimming with lots of plants to choose from.
So here’s just a small section of what’s looking exquisite at the moment and just waiting to picked and brought home. 🌱

With blue sky and sunshine this weekend our roses couldn’t look any better. We have some fantastic varieties to choose f...
30/05/2026

With blue sky and sunshine this weekend our roses couldn’t look any better. We have some fantastic varieties to choose from like Rosa Scentimental, Rosa One in a Million or Rosa Prosperity so why not visit Langthorns Plantery this weekend and fill up a trolley! 🌱.

Plant of the weekend is Geranium phaeum Joseph Green. And it’s a beautiful variety with ruffled deep-purple flowers whic...
30/05/2026

Plant of the weekend is Geranium phaeum Joseph Green. And it’s a beautiful variety with ruffled deep-purple flowers which have a ring of eye catching lime green petals in the centre.
This is a damp and shade lovingly geranium so grows well in woodland borders or can be grown in pots on a shady patio. It can be cut back mid-summer after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of new growth.

Address

High Cross Lane West, Little Canfield
Dunmow
CM61TD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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