Allwoods Plants by Post Catalogue

Allwoods Plants by Post is a specialist UK mail order nursery with roots going back to 1910, widely recognised for its outstanding range of carnations, pinks, and pelargoniums. Based in Hassocks, West Sussex, Allwoods (Hassocks) Ltd has built a long-standing reputation for growing plants to exacting standards and delivering them carefully packaged directly to customers' doors, suitable for both garden borders and indoor settings.

A Heritage Rooted in Carnations and Pinks

Since its founding in 1910, Allwoods has been one of Britain's foremost growers of Dianthus -- the genus that encompasses carnations, border pinks, and garden pinks. The nursery's deep expertise in this family of fragrant, long-flowering plants has earned it recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society, which lists Allwoods as a specialist supplier. Varieties range from hardy garden pinks ideal for cottage borders to exhibition-quality carnations prized for their vivid colours and clove-like scent.

Pelargoniums, Succulents, and More

Alongside its signature Dianthus range, Allwoods offers an extensive selection of pelargoniums -- including scented-leaf, zonal, and trailing types -- that are well suited to containers, patio planters, and hanging baskets. The catalogue also features succulents and cacti, plug plants for bedding, herbs, and a range of indoor houseplants, making it a varied source for gardeners at every level of experience. The RHS plant finder lists many Allwoods varieties as difficult or impossible to find elsewhere.

Mail Order Plants Delivered to Your Door

Allwoods Plants by Post was built around the promise of sending expertly grown, correctly packed plants to arrive in good condition regardless of the season. Each order is hand-picked at the nursery and dispatched with planting guidance so customers can get the best results from their new plants. The service covers the whole of the UK and has long been a convenient option for gardeners who cannot visit a specialist nursery in person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Allwoods nursery located?

Allwoods (Hassocks) Ltd is based on London Road in Hassocks, West Sussex. The nursery has operated from this site for many decades and is listed by the RHS as a specialist plant supplier.

What types of plants does Allwoods specialise in?

Allwoods is best known for carnations and garden pinks (Dianthus), but the range also covers unusual and rare pelargoniums, succulents, cacti, herbs, plug plants, patio and container plants, and a variety of indoor houseplants.

How long has Allwoods been in business?

The nursery was established in 1910, giving it over a century of experience in growing and supplying quality plants to gardeners across the UK.

Are Allwoods carnations suitable for a beginner gardener?

Yes. Garden pinks and many border carnations are relatively straightforward to grow, needing well-drained soil, a sunny position, and occasional feeding and deadheading. Allwoods provides planting notes with its orders to help less experienced gardeners get started confidently.

Can I order pelargoniums by post from Allwoods?

Allwoods offers a wide range of pelargoniums by mail order, including varieties that the nursery describes as unusual and not commonly found elsewhere. These are despatched ready to pot on or plant out, depending on the season.

Is this brochure still current?

This listing is held in our archive. The range, pricing, and availability shown in the original brochure may no longer reflect what Allwoods currently offers. We recommend contacting the nursery directly for up-to-date information.

Note: this brochure is from our archive and is preserved here for reference. Details such as prices, offers, and product availability may be out of date.