Selecting the best new varieties to grow doesn't always come as easy as selecting the prettiest looking varieties from a catalogue. Planning and trialing of new varieties is a very important part of what we do here at Chapel Cottage Plants and we are always looking ahead to the future of horticulture when we plan new varieties into our production.

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Where does it all start?

Throughout the year, we visit suppliers and breeders from across the word to view stock and potential new introductions to our range. 

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What we have to consider

Climate and growing habits are two major factors that we have to consider before adding new varieties into our range. Buying habits have changed over the last few years, with customers wanting a change to the traditional varieties that were once popular. Sub-tropical and Mediterranean varieties are now becoming more and more popular. With changes to our climate here at home, we need to consider whether these plants are suited to the British weather or if they are too risky to grow. 

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Produce in-house or buy from a supplier?

There is a large proportion of our range that we can easily grow from seed and cuttings, however in some circumstances it is inevitable that we have to buy some stock from other suppliers as plugs and liners.

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