hortus

hortus Contemporary design-led goods for the home and garden. Award winning garden design and construction.

Open for Click & Collect only from 10 - 12noon, Tuesday - Saturday

Even the mice are soaking up the sun! 🐭☀️Our new Maileg friends are the perfect companions for your kiddo's summer adven...
08/07/2025

Even the mice are soaking up the sun! 🐭☀️

Our new Maileg friends are the perfect companions for your kiddo's summer adventures and imagination play.

Shop now and bring some beach magic home! Available in store & online ⛵⛱

🌿 Friend to both indoor & outdoor plants, these beautiful terracotta pots from Bergs help prevent root rot and encourage...
03/07/2025

🌿 Friend to both indoor & outdoor plants, these beautiful terracotta pots from Bergs help prevent root rot and encourage healthy growth naturally!

This high quality clay is porous, which means better airflow to plant roots, balanced moisture levels, and happier plants! 🪴

Available now in our Blackheath store!

🌿 New In: Extended Niwaki Range! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or recently started bringing your space to life -...
01/07/2025

🌿 New In: Extended Niwaki Range!

Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or recently started bringing your space to life - our Blackheath store now has an even wider range of beautiful Niwaki tools & accessories to help!

Crafted in Japan, Niwaki's tools are built to last - they're as strong as they are elegant ✨

Come visit us and see the new range in-store now!

A little thank you goes a long way 🍎🌟 Here's our favourite thoughtful cards & gifts for the teachers who make a big diff...
27/06/2025

A little thank you goes a long way 🍎🌟

Here's our favourite thoughtful cards & gifts for the teachers who make a big difference! 🎁

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🌿Feeling the heat this week? Take a cool visual dip with our Plant of the Week: Euphorbia characias ‘Glacier Blue’ ❄️Thi...
21/06/2025

🌿Feeling the heat this week? Take a cool visual dip with our Plant of the Week: Euphorbia characias ‘Glacier Blue’ ❄️

This sculptural & drought-tolerant evergreen has silvery-blue leaves with crisp white edges, the gardening equivalent of an icy cold drink on a day like today!

Perfect for dry borders, gravel gardens and why not pair with some grasses for a textural contrast?

Care Tips:
☀️ Full sun to light shade
🌱 Thrives in well-drained soil
💧 Low water needs once established
✂️ Cut back flowering stems in early summer (but wear gloves – it’s milky sap can cause irritation)

Ultimate height & spread: 0.5m - 1m

☀️ Our sunny Blackheath garden is showing off the Fermob Petale Table and Stripe Chairs in rich Red Ochre - a true state...
20/06/2025

☀️ Our sunny Blackheath garden is showing off the Fermob Petale Table and Stripe Chairs in rich Red Ochre - a true statement in iconic French design.

Fermob crafts its furniture from UV-resistant aluminium, these pieces are made to thrive outdoors - rain or shine - and the stackable chairs make them perfect for flexible, stylish spaces of any size.

With 25 bold colours to choose from and timeless curves made for lingering lunches and late sunsets. It’s the kind of furniture that just works - nothing fussy, just good design that lasts.

📍Pop by and take a seat – your perfect summer setup is waiting.

Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? We’ve handpicked a selection of thoughtful, stylish, and practical good...
13/06/2025

Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? We’ve handpicked a selection of thoughtful, stylish, and practical goodies that say “Thanks, Dad” in the best way:

🧰 For the DIY Dad:
• A sleek and sturdy toolbox by Toyo
• A matching Niwaki Enamel Mug in red for his morning brew
• Pelegrims hand wash & cream to sooth hard working hands

🪴 For the Gardener Dad:
• Top quality Sneeboer & Zn. gardening tools
• Niwaki Cap, Arm covers & Kneeler perfect for staying cool and comfortable while gardening

🥘 For the Foody Dad:
• British made Cast Iron Cookware by Netherton Foundry
• Beautifully patterned Cambridge Imprint tea towels
• Kingfisher & Blue Tit chocolate eggs (also perfect for our birdwatching fans)
• 'Ferment' cookbook - a great read for simple ferments and pickles

❤ Something every Dad will love:
• Cosy, bold socks by Catherine Tough
• A stylish StolenForm Brick Vase in white
• Finally, a Father’s Day cards to make him smile!

Plant of the Week: Geranium ‘Femme Fatale’ 💜🖤A sultry twist on a cottage classic, this hardy geranium features rich purp...
13/06/2025

Plant of the Week: Geranium ‘Femme Fatale’ 💜🖤

A sultry twist on a cottage classic, this hardy geranium features rich purple flowers and striking dark foliage.

Long-flowering and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for softening edges or weaving through planting schemes.

Care Tips:
🌤 Thrives in sun or part shade
🌱 Likes moist but well-drained soil
✂️ Cut back after flowering to encourage a fresh flush
🪴 Great in borders or under shrubs

Our favourites from Pelegrims are back in store again 🙌 Made by a brilliant team using grape extracts from English viney...
07/06/2025

Our favourites from Pelegrims are back in store again 🙌

Made by a brilliant team using grape extracts from English vineyards - it’s rich, restorative and good for the planet 🌍 We’re so happy to have it on our shelves again.

Pop by and try it out!

🌿 Our Plant of the Week is looking beautiful after some sunny showers... meet the Acer 'Orange Dream' 🍁This elegant Japa...
06/06/2025

🌿 Our Plant of the Week is looking beautiful after some sunny showers... meet the Acer 'Orange Dream' 🍁

This elegant Japanese Maple shifts colour throughout the seasons, keeping the garden looking fresh all year:

• Spring - buttery orange-yellow
• Summer - soft green mix
• Autumn - a firey orange-red finale

Compact and easy to care for - its perfect for patios, pots or a quiet corner that needs a little more charm!

Care Tips:
🌤 Best in light shade.
🪴 Great in pots and borders.
💧 Keep soul moist, but not soggy. Low maintenance once established.

🌿Plant of the Week: Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica)🌿This week, we're bringing a bit of the Southern Hemisphere to Black...
31/05/2025

🌿Plant of the Week: Tree Fern (Dicksonia Antarctica)🌿

This week, we're bringing a bit of the Southern Hemisphere to Blackheath with the stunning Tree Fern!

Perfect for shady corners, courtyards, or that quiet spot by the back fence - this plant offers a lush, low-maintenance solution with wonderful visual impact.

Care:
💧 Keep trunk soil moist (but not soggy) and remember to water the crown too!
🏡 Prefers semi-shade
⛅ Thrives in the British climate - humid, damp, cool & green
⛈ Avoid planting in windy areas, Tree Ferns enjoy sheltered spots
📏 Can grow to 4m tall in height, with fronds up to 3m in length

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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+442082979439

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hortus was initially created as a shop window for Garden design and construction services, whilst also allowing us to indulge our passion for beautifully designed products. We take great care in selecting, sourcing and commissioning our stock. Where possible we source products that are designed and made in the UK. hortus is now established as one of the finest gardening stores in the country. Independently owned, we have a keen interest in sourcing products that are made in the UK as much as possible, always looking out for new and interesting designers. We are also a stockist for Fermob furniture - a beautiful range of both classic and contemporary designs available in 24 colour finishes. Do contact us to discuss your requirements and we’ll make things happen.