Plant Heritage | Plant conservation and research charity (original) (raw)
Share our passion for saving garden plants
The home of the National Plant Collections®
Dahlia 'Gallery Pablo' PBR
Help us save our garden plants
Why conserve cultivated plants?
When it's gone it's gone. Over decades and sometimes centuries, our nation's dedicated gardeners have bred and cared for a rich diversity of garden plants. The genetic heritage contained in these living organisms can only be preserved by active gardeners.
A nation of growers
We are a nation of gardeners so let's live up to our reputation. From public gardens to small back yards there are rare plants that need saving.
The lost garden of Britain
When production of garden plants is commercially streamlined we risk losing the most precious cultivars. Let's save these plants by growing and sharing them.
Cultural and social history
Pests, diseases and changes of fashion mean plants can simply disappear. We may help medicinal cures or disease resistance by saving garden plants.
Why does this matter?
We know and love the plants from our nation's stories, poems and paintings. Let's make sure future generations get to appreciate them as much as we do.
Plant Heritage aims to conserve the diversity of our garden plants
Support us
Help us sustain the amazing diversity of our garden plants, through the National Plant Collections, by making a donation today.
Become a member
Support our conservation work, with access to rare and unusual plants. Usually £40 a year, but join today with a special offer of 12 months for 9 (£30) - join here. Welcome to Plant Heritage.
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