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.
Heading up the nursery are partners Matt and Sarah, supported by a small, dedicated team of full time horticulturists, part-time staff and volunteers.
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.
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 Tolkien’s ‘Middle Earth’, renowned for it’s healing powers, it has saved many a man, dwarf and elf in it’s time!