J.Parker’s
Grow Your Garden for Less with J. Parker’s 🌿 Parker's! 🌱🌷
Established in 1933 we are a one stop shop for all of your garden plants and bulbs.
Our website offers a comprehensive range of spring flowering bulbs, winter bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, roses and fruit.
This is your sign to plant Anemone Japonica 🌸
Japanese Anemones are one of our (and Hannah's) all-time favourite perennials! There's a gorgeous variety of colours to choose from, they're easy to grow, and great for pollinators. Here's some key points:
🌤️ Plant in full sun or partial shade
Anemones love a sunny spot, so make sure to plant them somewhere that will get full sun, but partial dappled shade is also okay.
🚿 Water, water, water
Anemones love a lot of water, so make sure to keep on top of the watering so they don't dry out.
🗓️ Months of colour!
Anemones can flower all the way from June through to the first frosts in November - giving you months of interest.
03/09/2024
Our September to-do list ✅
September is one of our favourite months in the garden, and an easy one in terms of tasks to do! There's perennials to divide, seeds to collect and bulbs to plant, but at least we still have later evenings to get all the jobs done.
What's first on your to-do list? 🤔
Save money on ingredients with your own edible garden! 🌱
Edible gardens are a great way to grow just a little bit of your own produce at home, but that little bit really can go a long way. Mint, Thyme, Oregano - pick your favourite herb and start growing.
1️⃣ Fill a window box (or other container) with multi-purpose peat free compost
Top tip: mix potting grit through your compost to improve drainage!
2️⃣ Pick your herbs
Hannah opts for an Oregano, Curry Plant, Thyme and Pineapple Mint, but you can grow whatever you prefer.
3️⃣ Tease the roots
Remove the herbs from the pots and tease the roots to help them grow nicely into the container.
4️⃣ Plant your herbs
Plant your herbs in the container, and repeat the steps until all herbs are planted.
5️⃣ Finishing touches
Top the herbs off with extra soil and water well before moving out into the garden. Read up on what conditions your herbs prefer, and try to plant your new edible garden somewhere with great conditions for them, usually somewhere with lots of full sun or partial shade.
31/08/2024
Autumn really is just around the corner 🍂
Spring bulb planting season, Halloween, pumpkin spice - does it get better than Autumn?
You need to know these signs for harvesting apples! 🍎
It's harvest season - apples can be harvested from August through October, so now's the time to check for these key signs your apples are ready:
→ Colourful?
Whether you've grown red or green apples, if they've developed their deep colours, it could be time to harvest.
→ The twist test
Twist your apples *gently*. If they twist off easily, they're ready. If they're still firmly attached, give them some time.
→ Have they started dropping?
If your apples have already started to drop off the tree, they're likely ready to harvest.
🔔 Remember, it could take 2 or 3 picking for a full harvest! Not all apples harvest at the same time, give them time for delicious fruits.
Do you grow apples? What's your favourite recipe with them?
29/08/2024
Parker's Picks: Salvias 💚
Salvias have shot to popularity in the last couple of years, and it's clear to see why! You won't find a recent show garden that doesn't feature these beautiful perennials, whether it's the lovely fragrant Nemorosa species, or the pollinator-friendly Salvia greggii. There's so many benefits to growing Salvias:
❄️ One of the hardiest perennials around
Salvias are super hardy - tolerant to drought, and on the other hand, also tolerant to cold, even withstanding frosts down to -22!
🐝 A pollinator favourite
Salvias are nectar rich flowers ideal for pollinators. Bees love them, butterflies love them, we love them! If you want to attract pollinators to the garden, Salvias are a must-have.
⏳ They flower for a *long* time
Did you know some Salvia varieties flower for up to 6 months?! They add height, colour, texture and depth to any display, even as your garden transitions beautifully from Summer to Autumn.
That's just our top 3 favourite elements of Salvias, but there's lots more to mention! Take a look online and grow Salvias for next year, you'll see just why we love them.
How to pick out the *best* plants in the garden centre! 🍃
Stopping by the garden centre this week? Here's our checklist to guarantee you pick the best plants.
1️⃣ Check the leaves
Check the colour - you want glossy, green leaves. Leave any plants with brown or wilting leaves.
2️⃣ Check the soil
You need to find an in between - not too dry, not too wet. Waterlogged plants could lead to rotting roots, so leave any you're unsure of.
3️⃣ Check the roots
Take the plants from their pots and make sure they have white or tan roots. If they're mushy or smelly, put them back where you found them.
4️⃣ Do your research
Plan ahead so you know which plants will be a good fit for your garden. Or better yet, ask for advice from the staff!
27/08/2024
NEW Potted Roses 🌹
This year, we've got an all-new range of 2L Potted Roses available online! Our Roses have been potted on and grown from loose roots in our Lincolnshire polytunnel, meaning they'll arrive at your door in the perfect condition for planting.
Charging for larger plants is over. We grew these Roses from loose roots so that's exactly what we'll charge for - the roots! Grow your garden for less, even with mature plants.
26/08/2024
International Dog Day Giveaway 🐶
Today we're celebrating our furry friends for International Dog Day! Dogs truly are a gardener's best friend, so we wanted to treat one lucky winner with a gift bundle for you both to enjoy!
We're giving away:
🎁 1 x £50 J. Parker's gift voucher
🎁 1 x Dog accessory bundle from the garden centre
Here's how to enter:
💚 Like this post
💬 Tag 3 friends in the comments
🌸 Follow us!
🐶 Plus, enjoy some photos of our Pups at Parker's!
T&Cs: Competition runs Monday 26th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. One winner will be contacted via DM or comment from the official J. Parker’s or Parker's Garden Centre pages. Please do not reply to any comments impersonating J. Parker's.
25/08/2024
Viridiflora Tulips - unusual or classic? 🌷
Viridiflora Tulips are an unusual take on a Spring classic - featuring a striking streak of green running up through their delicate petals.
Here's what you need to know about these Tulips:
📏 Grows 40-50cm tall
🌤️ Love full sun and partial shade
💧 Need a rich but well-draining soil
⏰ Plant bulbs from October
So, what's your opinion on these gorgeous Tulips? Let us know if you've growing these!
24/08/2024
Get ready for Autumn planting season 🧑🌾
It's almost peak Autumn planting season, make sure you get ahead with these prep tips:
1️⃣ Choose the right plants
Opt for hardy vegetables and flowers that can withstand cooler temperatures. For winter colour, consider planting pansies and violas.
2️⃣ Mulch wisely
Applying a layer of mulch around your plants can help protect the soil from frost, retain moisture, and suppress w**ds. Use organic mulch like straw, leaf mold, or wood chips to keep your garden healthy.
3️⃣ Water properly
Although Autumn tends to be wetter, it's still important to keep an eye on your garden's moisture levels. But be careful, you don't want to water log your plants!
4️⃣ Protect young plants
Use cloches, row covers, or cold frames to shield young plants from early frosts and harsh winds.
5️⃣ Plant bulbs for Spring
Autumn is the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. Plant them at the recommended depth and spacing to ensure a vibrant display come springtime.
6️⃣ Prune & tidy up
Take the opportunity to prune any dead or diseased branches from your trees and shrubs.
7️⃣ Plan ahead
Use this time to plan your garden for the next year. Consider crop rotation, companion planting, and any new plants or features you want to introduce. A well-thought-out plan can lead to a more productive and enjoyable garden.
8️⃣ Stay informed
Keep an eye on the weather forecast and be prepared to take action if an early frost or storm is predicted. Being proactive can save your plants and ensure a more successful growing season.
23/08/2024
A quick guide to growing Daffodils 🌼
Daffodils are an all-time favourite for Spring gardens! Whether you prefer a classic trumpet or a flurry of fluffy double blooms, they're one of the easiest bulbs to plant in the garden.
⏰ When to plant Daffodils?
Daffodils should be planted in early Autumn, and we'd always recommend planting in early September. Daffodil bulbs like to be planted in soil while it's still warmer, to establish their roots before the frosts.
But the frost is important! Cold snaps kick start a Daffodil's flower development, so make sure your bulbs are in the ground before then.
🌼 How to plant Daffodils
They're famously very easy! Dig a small hole about 2-3 times the height of the bulb, no deeper than 20cm, and pop your bulbs in root-side down! And don't forget, mix a handful of potting grit through your soil to improve drainage where needed.
🧑🌾 Scattering Daffodils
A really popular planting style is scattering! Scattering bulbs helps achieve a more organic, natural look to a display, similar to how you'd find the flowers in nature.
Simple grab a handful of bulbs and scatter them over the area you wish to plant them. Don't over think it, gently throw them down and plant them wherever they land. Sometimes you see this trend be referred to as chaos gardening, and you can see why!
Mix in some complementary bulbs and plants for a beautiful natural garden.
🌱 TOP TIP for after care
Want to stop your bulbs being dug up? Or maybe stopping pests from eating the first shoots next year? Cover the area you've planted your Daffodils in a thin layer of potting grit. The early shoots will still be able to grow through, but it stops any unwanted guests from feeding on the stems before they've had chance to grow.
21/08/2024
Ireland, we're here 👋
We're very excited to finally announce that J. Parker's is available in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, bringing you a signature range of bulbs, tubers and loose root perennials! 🎉
We’ve been touched over the last few years by the number of emails and calls we’ve had asking when we will be able to resume trading in Ireland and we are really excited that we’re now able to. Its taken some significant investment in warehousing and logistics and some hard work from the amazing team here at J. Parker's and so we hope you love the new website.
You can expect the same great value offers that you know and love, now delivering all over Ireland 🙌
Thank you to all our customers for bearing with us over the past few years, we hope this news is just as exciting to you as it is to us. Head over to the new jparkers.com website to see the new range, with more lines being added daily!
Happy Gardening!
The J.Parker's Team 💚
21/08/2024
Hello, Ireland 👋
We're very excited to announce that J. Parker's is now available in Ireland! That's right, not only are we back in Northern Ireland, we're launching for the very first time in the Republic of Ireland 🎉
Over the past few years, we've had hundreds of messages, emails and calls asking when we'll be back, so we're delighted to start trading to Ireland once again!
Thank you to all our previous Northern Irish customers for bearing with us, we hope you're just as excited with the news as we are! Head to the brand new jparkers.com website to explore the range 🙌
And don't forget to follow J Parker's Ireland to keep up with all the last news!
Happy Gardening!
The J. Parker's Team 💚
🔔 Reminder: We're only a few weeks away from bulb lasagne season!
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Are you planting bulb lasagnes this year? Let us know what bulbs are on your wishlist 💚👇
15/08/2024
We're loving these Dahlias ♥️
Would it even be a Summer garden without Dahlias? There's so many varieties to choose from, and this year we've loved all the peach and red tones. Here's a round up of our top 3:
🖤 Dahlia 'Arabian Night'
A stunning decorative Dahlia flowering up to 25cm in diameter! The flurry of petals with a gradient of dark red hues really add a focal point to the garden. Plant among peach and neutral tones for a warm-themed, modern look.
🗓️ Flowers Jun-Sep ⛅️ Full sun / Part shade
🧡 Dahlia 'Preference'
This cactus Dahlia bursts from deep orange centres to gorgeous apricot shades. Plant them en-masse to plant height and texture to any borders, containers or pots.
🗓️ Flowers Jun-Sep ⛅️ Full sun / Part shade
♥️ Dahlia 'Dark Spirit'
Dark burgundy, almost black double spherical blooms which are sure to add a new dimension of shape and texture to any garden. Each flower head is made up of layers of silky, inwardly curved petals creating a perfectly formed sphere.
🗓️ Flowers Jun-Sep ⛅️ Full sun / Part shade
Did you grow Dahlias this year? Let us know your favourites 👇
Time to plant Japanese Anemones 🌸
Anemones are one of our favourite Summer-flowering perennials, blooming from June all the way through to as late as November! They’re easy to grow, fairly low maintenance and are just stunning - here’s what you need to know...
What your Anemone Japonica like:
🌱 Moist but well-draining soil
⛅️ Full sun or light, dappled shade
How to plant Anemones:
1️⃣ Prepare your soil and remove any w**ds
2️⃣ Dig a hole just deep enough to plant the roots/clump
3️⃣ Remove your plant from its pot and set into the hole, leaving the base or stem of the plant above ground
4️⃣ Firm the soil and water well after planting
Who’s growing Japanese Anemones this year? 🙋♀️
Our trend predictions for your garden! 🙌
We've seen a lot of planting styles at this year's flower shows, so we've compiled our top 3 favourite trend predictions for you to try at home:
1️⃣ Forest gardens for the natural look
Forest gardens incorporate a layered approach to planting. You'll want to plant a variety of ground cover perennials and low-growing bulbs, mixed with taller flowering plants and trees to create a display inspired by nature. They're great for wildlife, but also for your mental health - letting you get out into nature from your own back door.
2️⃣ Irises!
When we think of Spring-flowering bulbs, your mind most likely jumps to Tulips, Daffodils or Crocus, but give Irises a shot! Irises are a gorgeous flower, with such a variety to choose from. They're frost and rain hardy, stunning structural flowers, and super easy to care for - what more could you want?
3️⃣ Colour blocking
Colour blocking (or drenching) is the art of focusing areas of your garden with a primary colour palette. Use a range of plants all following a theme, such as all purple or all red, to create pockets of vibrant colour and segment your garden. It'll brighten up your garden with a swathe of colourful pockets, looking great in Spring and Summer.
So, who else is planting a colour-blocked forest garden filled with Irises for Spring? 🙋♀️
Get the look: Kaleidoscope Ginnel Garden 💙
At Tatton, 's Rachael Bennion and service users designed the Kaleidoscope Ginnel Garden - using bold colours and planting to connote a feeling of friendship. If you love this garden as much as we do, here's what to plant to achieve the look:
1️⃣ Coreopsis Twinklebells Pink
A brand new addition to our nursery range, these Coreopsis produce a mass of fluffy foliage throughout the summer months, providing carpets of gorgeous pale pink flowers, each with a dark orange centre.
2️⃣ Echinacea magnus
Echinacea Magnus is a striking bloom that produces daisy-shaped flowers with bold, reflexed pinkish-purple petals and sunset orange centres.
3️⃣ Digitalis
We'd recommend 'purpurea Lilac' and 'purpurea White' - a gorgeous pink and white colour scheme that the pollinators will love!
Don't forget to add in your favourite ornamental grasses for plumes of foliage throughout the year!
Shopping for bulbs? Save this for later 💚
It's smart to get in and grab your favourite bulbs earlier before they sell out but remember, don't plant them yet! Here's when to plant them:
➡️ Tulips: September-November
➡️ Daffodils: September-October
➡️ Alliums: September-October
➡️ Crocus: September-November
➡️ Muscari: September-November
🔔 Reminder: you can plant some bulbs all the way through to January, such as Tulips, as long as the ground isn't frozen. Try to get all bulbs planted before the first frosts!
These are the best plants for wet weather 🌧️
2024 has been one of the wettest years in over 100 years, and our gardens are definitely feeling it! Here’s Hannah’s top plants to survive the rain:
➡️ Astilbe / ‘False Goat’s Beard’
➡️ Irises
➡️ Hostas
➡️ Hydrangeas
Has your garden been feeling the weather? Let us know which plants you recommend 👇
How to choose the right size pot 🪴
Choosing the right size pots for your plants might seem difficult, but it's actually very simple with Hannah's handy advice...
📏 Choose a pot 2-3 inches bigger in diameter than the pot it comes in
This should leave more than enough space for growth over a year or 2.
📏 Make sure the hight of the pot matches the mature height of the plant
Having a pot to match the height of your plants not only looks better, it helps keep your plant more stable in strong winds which could otherwise knock a small pot over!
03/08/2024
Get the look: Inner City 💜
At Tatton, designer Melanie Donovan created a calming garden rich in purple, blue and pale yellow tones and we can't get enough of it! Here's what you can plant to get the look in your own garden:
1️⃣ Salvia Nachtvlinder
Salvia was used to add height and dimension to Mel's long border, plus they're an absolute favourite of bees! The darker purple velvety petals of the Salvia stand out among pale blue partners, creating a swathe of soothing tones.
🌸 Flowers June-November!
2️⃣ Eryngium planum
If you love a bit of drama, Sea Holly is the plant to have! This magnificent plant grows up to 1m tall, producing thistle-like foliage for a truly unique character. Mel used it for its height and leggy stems, adding dimension to the towers running through the border.
🦋 Loved by butterflies!
3️⃣ Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious)
This gorgeous flower will be at home in any wildflower display! The lilac purple shade lights up in the sun, creating a pinky glow like no other. With a mature height of 1.5m, it's the perfect plant to add height to your planting. And of course, it's a bee magnet.
☀️ Loves full sun and partial shade!
4️⃣ Campanula carpatica
An RHS AGM winner and winner of RHS Plants for Pollinators, this low-growing perennial has it all! The beautiful shade of purple adds to the gardens cool tones, bringing colour down to ground level, making sure the border shines from top to bottom. It's also a fabulous w**d suppressant plant!
🏅 Multi-RHS Award Winner!
Your guide to watering in summer! 💦
We've had a hot few days and it feels like Summer might finally be here (well, at least for a few days), so we thought we'd share Hannah's top tips to watering your garden in a hot spell.
🗓️ Water early in the morning or late at night
Watering in the cooler parts of the day will make sure your plants can drink up more water before it evaporates. If you've had a wetter summer, we'd recommend watering in the morning, as slugs and snails will be more active in the night time.
💧 Water straight into the soil
Make sure you're watering directly into the soil or compost, and avoiding leaves as much as you can. This will make sure the roots get all the water they need, and there's no water left behind.
🔥 Don't worry about leaf scorch!
It's an urban myth that leaving water to dry on leaves could cause leaf scorch, but studies find otherwise. Don't worry about leaf scorch, even if it occurs, your plants won't be any worse off for it.
Bee baths are an essential for your summer garden, giving bees a safe space to relax, rehydrate and rest out of the sun.You'll need: ➡️ a dish or terracotta bowl ➡️ stones or pebbles ➡️ water. How to make a bee bath: 1️⃣ Get a shallow bowl/dish 2️⃣ Fill the bottom with a handful of stones of pebbles 3️⃣ Fill with water so that the tops of the stones are just above the water 4️⃣ Check and top up water daily, and clean out once per week or whenever needed.
Hannah’s favourite plants from Tatton! 💚
This year, Hannah designed our Mini Wildlife Garden at RHS Tatton Flower Show, and she’s letting you in on her favourite plants from the garden.
Salvias, Hydrangeas, Verbena, to name a few, all made the list. See what Hannah’s highlights were, and take away some inspiration for your own garden!
Planting inspo: Hydrangea + Chocolate Cosmos 🤎
A fan favourite at RHS Tatton Flower Show, Hannah planted a beautiful pairing of Hydrangea and Chocolate Cosmos, which yes, do smell like chocolate!
The deep, warm red tones of the Cosmos perfectly contrast the bushy Hydrangea to add a statement to the border.
What do you think of this pairing? 👀
How to water your houseplants 🪴
Now it's getting warm, it's even more important that you're keeping a close eye on your houseplants. As a rule of thumb, houseplants should be watered every 1-2 weeks through Summer.
👇 Check the soil
Poke your finger into the soil and if your finger comes out clean, your plant can be watered. If there's soil on your finger, the soil is still moist and doesn't need to be watered.
🛀 Dunking your plants
For larger plants, 'dunking' is a really effective way of watering. Fill up a sink and dunk the plant into the water, and hold it until the bubbles stop coming up to the surface. Let the plant drain, and then place it back in its pot.
💧 Bottom watering
Fill up the sink with a shallow level of water. Place plants like Cacti or Succulents in the water for around an hour, and then bring out to drain. Place them back in the pot, and your plants will be happy.
Do you have any other houseplant tips? Let us know in the comments!
25/07/2024
Trending plants from RHS Hampton Court 🌸
If you couldn't attend the show this year, we went hunting to find the latest trends, so that you didn't have to! Here's this year's list of trending plants:
➡️ Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
An amazing perennial that produces beautiful white star-shaped flowers resembling the wings of a butterfly. This plant features on the RHS plants for pollinators list so is ideal for attracting bees to the garden.
➡️ Salvia Nachtvlinder
This stunning perennial featured velvety dark purple petals and hooded flowers from June all the way through to November - half a year of colour! It's fully hardy in free draining soil, and also becomes drought-tolerant once established.
➡️ Agapanthus album
Agapanthus Snowy White is a beautiful hardy perennial that produces creamy white flowers above dense strappy spears of foliage. An excellent choice for adding texture and character to patio containers or the front of garden borders; they can also be used in floral displays!
➡️ Verbena bonariensis
An elegant, tall stemmed plant which produces a profusion of tiny purple flowers growing in delicate individual clusters. Lasting longer than any other plant in the garden, this reliable variety also has good resistance to pests making it a failsafe addition to any border, and flowers from June to late October.
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Established as a family business in 1933, we are one of the leading plant and bulb companies in the UK. The Parkers came over from Holland in 1933 during the depression and started a mail order bulb business. Since then, we have prospered into probably the largest UK mail order horticultural company, which is solely owned and managed by the original family.
With 3 generations of bulb growers and exporters in the Parker family, we share a genuine enthusiasm for gardening with all our customers and are fully committed to providing the best available products at the best available prices.
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