![]() ![]() By the early 1600’s there were many varieties on the plant circuit. They appear to have been grown on the continent way back in the sixteenth century. The modern ‘Auriculas’ or ‘Bears Ears’ are almost certainly a hybrid between P. Add doubles and Stripes and now you are getting the picture. Some varieties, especially in the ’show’ division have greyish mealy foliage that set off the colours amazingly. Many are multicoloured with distinct bands giving them an almost painted look. It is understandable that their brightly coloured blooms are not to everyone’s taste. A bit Marmite-like, you either love them or you hate them! Flamboyant flowers are borne during April and May and are a sight to behold. There is currently no public toilet at the site and disabled access is limited.These are certainly plants that are collected by plant enthusiasts. When travelling from Halesworth – turn off the Southwold Road and travel through Wenhaston past the Star Public House and out towards the A12 and you’ll find us on the right. When travelling from the A12 we are situated just before the turning to Blackheath Road on the left. Our collection of over 200 different forms will be on show and many plants are available to buy. Our expert grower Julie Nicholas will be available on the day to demonstrate how to propagate and grow these South African delights. Woottens Nursery now holds one of the most unique collections of Pelargoniums in the UK including some very rare specimens. Michael Loftus’s ultimate passion was for Pelargoniums, specifically the scented leaf and species forms. The most flower may be from the last full week in May however there are some Iris open form late April and some Iris may not open until June. Iris in the new viewing beds are available to view when visiting the nursery during opening hours. We’re moving thousands of Irises into new viewing beds on the nursery and rebuilding our collection of historic plants. Our fields are currently under rejuvenation. May-June 2023 Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am-4pm Woottens Autumn Plant and Garden Fair Sunday 8th October 2023 10am-4pmīearded Iris Open Fields. Entry is free and any donations go to the NGS Stall holders also include artists, local produce and craftsmen. Plant specialists flock from all over Norfolk and Suffolk to attend our annual Plant and Garden Fair. Woottens Spring Plant and Garden Fair Sunday 7th May 2023įull details on the full event page – click here We have grown the Auriculas at Woottens for over 15 years and each year we breed our own ‘Woottens Hybrids’ Experts are on hand for advice on growing, propagation and breeding of these immaculate little perennials. ![]() Our annual AuriculaDay is a very popular event, our collection of over 400 different varieties is on view and many are available to buy. We do not have many office based staff, and we spend our days growing and propagating plants as well as dispatching orders so please bear with us.Īuricula Open Day – April 2023 – date TBC ![]() Our phone lines are open Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9am – 5pm or you can email us on you are unable to reach us by phone please be patient and leave a message or email us. Collections are available Mon-Sat please allow 4 working days for us to pick and prepare your order Please put your preferred collection date in the order notes box at the checkout and wait to be contacted for confirmation that your request day is available. Our collection service is now up and running and plants can be collected from just outside the nursery gates. Our stocks will be limited in 2023 due to some ongoing changes on the nursery – read on to find out more about these changes.Some plants may not be available on open days – please ring or email to inquire before setting out.Please, as always, DO NOT cross any ropes that are put up as boundaries on the nursery.There are still many vulnerable people about we all need to keep safe. If you feel unwell or have any symptoms of the Corona virus please DO NOT visit us at this time.There is currently no public toilet at the site and disabled access is limited. ![]()
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