Brighton Plants

Many of the plants at Brighton Plants may seem unfamiliar. Our small nursery was set up deliberately to offer a range of plants that are not normally available locally (according to the RHS Plantfinder, where we will be listed next year) but which I regard as well worth growing. There are also some more common varieties that I happen to have about the place. At the moment I find I have more of the latter but that will change as time goes on and stock plants mature.

Varieties are especially chosen to be suitable for Sussex conditions - on chalk, clay, by the sea or in shade. I intend to offer a wide variety of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, climbers and some small trees.

Plants are entirely home grown, in a minimal peat mix (John Innes & Peat free composts with or without sand or grit) which I find works as well as any peat based mix, despite claims to the contrary. Use of chemicals is also kept to a minimum.

Please visit the website for an up to date list and more pictures.

Hydrangea Kiyosumi A normal lacecap Hydrangea in many ways but with two unusual features ... more» £5	Illicium floridanum A medium-sized evergreen with intriguing waxy red sea-anemone flowers in late spring ...more» £7	Penstemon heterophyllus A clear blue Penstemon I originally bought from a highstreet shop a couple of years ago ... more» Young plants available soon for £3
Weigela middendorfiana An interesting alternative to the commoner Weigelas in cultivation, having soft yellow flowers in early summer ... more» Large plants £7	Phygelius Jodie Southon Less rampageous than some varieties, Jodie will appeal to those who like their colour schemes on the pastel side ... more» £3 each	Lathyrus nervosus Not to be confused with any of the more familiar sweet peas or their perennial relatives, this Chilian species sprawls rather than climbs ... more» £2 each