Indoor plants are now an interior design must have. They are not only an easy way to bring a bit of nature into our tiny London flats, but gardening is also known to improve the mood and reduce stress level.
So, it’s not a surprise to see that the indoor houseplant sector has literally bloomed during lockdown, with garden centres reporting record activity and an increase in average spend in 2020.
If you haven’t jumped on the plant bandwagon just yet, there’s still time. As normal life resumes, we are now able to head over to our favourite plant stores, whether it’s to get a new addition to your collection or to find a present for a special occasion.
To help you plan your next outing, we’ve rounded up the best plant shops and garden centres in London according to plant lovers.
Use our useful London Plant Shop Map below or click the links to navigate to your area ↓
Or discover the best plant shops in London by area:
- Plant shops in East London
- Plant shops in West London
- Plant shops in South London
- Plant shops in North London
Plant shops in East London
1. Conservatory Archives, Hackney
Conservatory Archives is a cosy little leafy nook nested in Hackney, with a wide variety of plants and some rare specimens. As soon as you’ll pass the door, you’ll feel transported into an urban jungle, with every corner of the shop covered with colourful plants and long trailing vines. Alternatively, you can also order their plants online or visit their stores in Clapton Road or Islington.
For more information, visit conservatoryarchives.co.uk
3-7 Lower Clapton Road London E5 0NS
Islington Square 116 Upper Street London N1 1AB
493-495 Hackney Road London E2 9ED
2. Plant Warehouse, Hackney
The Plant Warehouse is located a few minutes away from the Conservatory Archives, making very easy to hop between the two. Originally a small stall in a London market, this family-run business has now grown into two stores (The Plant Warehouse and The Flower Warehouse, which acts as their garden centre, just across the street). It’s a great option to find cool affordable plants and trendy decorative pots on a budget.
For more information, visit theplantwarehouse.co.uk
270 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9DA
3. Grace and Thorn, Hackney
If you’re looking for florist bouquets in East London, then Grace and Thorn is your best bet. Their flagship store is just a short stroll from Shoreditch High Street and Broadway Market, where you can browse fresh and dried flowers, as well as houseplants. They also offer events service, workshops and weddings flowers.
312 Hackney Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 7SJ
Block A, Unit 1 Poplar Business Park 10 Prestons Road London E14 9RL
For more information, visit graceandthorn.com
4. Prick, Dalston
London’s first boutique dedicated solely to cacti and succulents, Prick is a paradise for all the fans of these popular little plants. This cacti cavern is the perfect place if you’re looking for a spiky companion to expand your collection. Nested in trendy Dalston, it stocks over 150 varieties.
For more information, visit prickldn.com
492 Kingsland Rd, Dalston, London E8 4AE
*Update (April-23): Prick London has closed the doors of their physical East London plant store and moved their business online. Make sure to visit their website and support them.
5. Botanique Workshop, Clerkenwell and Stoke Newington
Situated in Exmouth Market, Botanique Workshop is a gorgeous store filled with fresh flowers, houseplants, and a curated collection of handcrafted products and ceramics. The perfect place to browse unique gifts such as candles, seed packets, flower press or bouquets. Since lockdown, they’ve also launched their own range of Do It From Home Kit, including terrarium making, flower press and dried flower bouquet kits.
For more information, visit botaniqueworkshop.com
31 Exmouth Market, Farringdon, London EC1R 4QL
6. Columbia Road Flower Market, Bethnal Green
One of London’s most visually appealing street market, Columbia Road Flower Market certainly doesn’t need an introduction. Situated in Bethnal Green, this street market is open on Sundays only, from 8am to 3pm. It’s probably not the most recommended destination for social distancing as it gets pretty crowded. But definitely worth the trip to buy fresh flowers, find a bargain or simply look at the vintage stalls, cute cafés and Victorian shops behind the stalls and down side streets.
For more information, visit columbiaroad.info
270 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9DA
Plant shops in West London
7. Clifton Nurseries
If you’re heading West, make sure to pay a visit to Clifton Nurseries. This place is an oasis of tranquility just off Maida Vale. Known for its stylish West London charm, this plant nursery offers an extensive range of outdoor and indoor plants, garden accessories, cards and gifts. According to their website, they’ve been operating since in 1851 which is pretty impressive.
For more information, visit clifton.co.uk
5A Clifton Villas, Little Venice, London W9 2PH
8. W6 Garden Centre
If you work or live in Hammersmith, then look no further than W6 Garden Centre. Their team of specialists welcomes you in this urban garden situated right next to Ravenscourt Park. There is even a café where you can grab a bite of plant-based food in a beautiful botanical setting.
For more information, visit w6gardencentre.co.uk
17 Ravenscourt Ave, Hammersmith, London W6 0SL
9. Smith’s Garden Centre
Smith’s Garden Centre is one of these nurseries that have been around forever. According to their website, they started their journey back in the 1930’s ‘with two small greenhouses and a boiler to keep the plants warm’. Today, they’re a family-run garden centre selling plants, shrubs, garden furniture, barbecues… If you’re on the lookout for something specific, the Plant Finder tool on their website is also super useful.
For more information, visit smithsgardencentre.co.uk
95 Oxford Rd, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 4DE
10. The Kew Gardener (Kew Gardens)
Just a few streets away from Kew Gardens, The Kew Gardener is run by plant passionate and graduate from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Daniel Slack. This garden centre sells a range of houseplants, bedding plants, fruits and veg, herbs and seeds. The perfect stop if you’re on your way to or from Kew Gardens (note that the Kew Gardens official shop also sells a range of plants, including some unusual orchids!)
For more information, visit kewgardener.com
18 Station Parade, Kew, Richmond TW9 3PZ
Plant shops in South London
11. Neal’s Nursery
The largest plant centre in Central London, Neal’s Nursery is situated in South London, north of Wandsworth Common. This garden centre has been opened since 1850 and boasts an impressive range of garden plants, accessories, tools as well as many houseplants. Come here in the weekend to browse their collection or even bag barbecue equipment for your garden.
For more information, visit capitalgardens.co.uk
Heathfield Rd, London SW18 3HR
12. The Palace Gardener (Fulham Palace)
Fulham’s very own garden centre based in SW6, the Palace Gardener has been completely refurbished in recent years. It was opened in the 1930’s by the same family who also runs the Chelsea Gardener. This is the place to be to pick up handpicked giftware, outdoor and indoor plants and containers.
For more information, visit palacegardener.com
Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham SW6 6EE
13. World’s End Nurseries
World’s End Nurseries is another of London’s long established garden centres. It was opened in the 1970’s, off King’s Road in Chelsea. In addition to a large selection of indoor and outdoor plants, the store also stocks trees, shrubs, sculptures, gazebos and garden furniture to cater to the needs to all kind of gardeners.
For more information, visit worldsendnurseries.com
441-457 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW10 0LR
14. The Secret Garden Centre (Crystal Palace)
Dubbed ‘South London best-kept secret’, Crystal Palace Garden Centre is definitely worth a visit over the weekend. Situated in the heart of the Palace and Upper Norwood, they boast an ever growing collection of indoor and outdoor plants, including trees, bushes, climbers and all sort of accessories and garden furniture.
For more information, visit thesecretgardencentre.co.uk
70 Westow St, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3AF
15. Cornercopia, Brixton
Cornercopia is a rustic corner store, located in Brixton Village where they sell products made by local people, using ingredients locally-sourced. Their collection includes small to large houseplants, plant pots and baskets, but also food and eco products.
For more information, visit cornercopiastore.co.uk
Brixton Village, Unit 37-38 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8PR
16. Forest, East Dulwich and Deptford
Forest is a lush, Instagram-ready location, nested under an archway in South East London. They sell an array of unusual houseplants as well as a selection of plant pots, candles, vases and homeware. They also regularly organise workshops where you can learn the art of of floral crown making or up skill in macrame.
For more information, visit forest.london
Arch 133, Deptford Railway Station, Deptford High St, London SE8 4NS
17. The Nunhead Gardener, Nunhead
Another gem of a plant store, The Nunhead Gardener is an independent, South based plant shop, run by a team of horticulturalists. In this urban jungle, you’ll find all sort of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as an impressive collection of pots and creations using antiques. They have two stores, in Denmark Hill and Elephant and Castle.
For more information, visit thenunheadgardener.com
1A Oakdale Rd, London SE15 3BW (Nunhead)
23B Denmark Hill London SE5 8RP (Camberwell)
Unit 1 Sayer Street London SE17 1FY (Elephant and Castle)
18. Battersea Flower Station, Battersea
If you’re visiting Battersea, make sure to stop at Battersea Flower station. An award-winning, independent garden centre, the Flower Station is a colourful shop with entrance on Winders Road and Battersea Park Road. Here, you’ll find all the things you would expect to find in a garden centre: hundreds of plants, two green houses, all kinds of compost, a shop filled with accessories, a flower stall.
For more information, visit batterseaflowerstation.co.uk
320 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 3BX
Plant shops in North London
19. N1 Garden Centre
Located at an equal distance between Dalston and Haggerston, N1 Garden is run by the same team that’s behind the W6 Garden Centre. In their North London branch, you’ll find the same great range of indoor and outdoor, as well as a collection of indoor pots and planters carefully curated by their creative director.
For more information, visit n1gardencentre.co.uk
25A Englefield Rd, London N1 4EU
20. Birchen Grove Garden Centre
North London too boasts a high number of garden centres. One of London’s largest plant area, Birchen Grove Garden Centre (formerly The Greenhouse Garden Centre) is 5 min away from Wembley Stadium and Brent Cross Shopping Centre, surrounded by woodland and right next to the Welsh Harp Nature Reserve. Come here for all sorts of plants, garden and pet supplies.
For more information, visit birchengrovegc.co.uk
Birchen Grove, London NW9 8RY
21. The Boma Garden Centre
Located in the heart of Kentish Town, The Boma Garden Centre is a friendly, family-run business. In addition to their shop, they also offer garden maintenance service to keep your plants alive while you’re on holiday.
For more information, visit bomagardencentre.co.uk
51 – 53 Islip St, Kentish Town, London NW5 2DL
22. Sunshine Garden Centre
The Sunshine Garden Centre is an award-winning garden centre situated in the centre of London. Their 3-acres store is located between Bounds Green and Muswell Hill, making it super easy to come either by car or with the tube (Bounds Green, Piccadilly or Alexandra Palace, overground).
For more information, visit sunshinegardencentre.co.uk
Durnsford Rd, Bounds Green N11 2EL
23. Your London Florist
Your London Florist is a swanky florist that creates wild and bespoke bouquets for all kinds of events. If you’re planning a wedding or a private party and you need elegant floral designs, make sure to check their range.
For more information, visit yourlondonflorist.co.uk
Cattlegate Road, London EN2 9DX
24. The Gardening Club
Based in Crew Hills, Enfield, The Gardening Club is a 30-acre space, and one of the largest covered garden centres in the UK, according to their website. You’ll find a large range of plants, shrubs and bulbs for your home, and all the gardening equipment you can think of.
For more information, visit thegardeningclub.co.uk
Park View Nursery, Theobalds Park Rd, Enfield EN2 9BQ
25. Finchley Nurseries
Finchley Nurseries, located in North London, is a family-owned and operated garden center that has been serving the community for 94 years. They offer a wide variety of high-quality plants, shrubs, trees, and gardening supplies to help gardeners of all levels create beautiful outdoor spaces. It’s also a great place to find gifts or do your Christmas shopping as they also have a farm shop and gift shop selling local produce. And we also love their on-site team room, perfect for a Sunday break.
For more information, visit finchleynurseries.net
Burtonhole Ln, London NW7 1AS
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