Our Story

​Athelas Plants (pronounced ath-er-lass) was formed in 2006. It's an independent, family-run nursery based in the rural village of Hooe, not far from historic Battle and Bexhill-on-Sea in the county of East Sussex. 

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Heading up the nursery are partners Matt and Sarah, supported by a small, dedicated team of full time horticulturists, part-time staff and volunteers.

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The nursery was founded on a passion for big, bold specimen plants, with lots of statement and character.​ While that very much remains, we've mellowed a little over time and have been won over by the grace and charm of the more traditional nursery plants. ​So, our range has become a healthy and diverse mix of the usual and unusual. Still the big and bold, but the traditional old favourites too - something, we think, for everyone.

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We strongly believe in the tenet of 'right plant, right place' and advise our customers - both coastal and inland - on what will work in their specific gardens. Whether it's hardy palms you're after, sub tropicals for your very own jungle, or cottage garden favourites, we'll always do our best to ...

 

Whats with the name?

Athelas (ath-er-lass) is a rare plant found in JRR Tolkein's 'Middle Earth', renowned for it's healing powers, it has saved many a man, dwarf and elf in it's time!