Feb 11 2020
2020
Further expansion of the nursery leads to an extra 20% of growing space, through the construction of new polytunnels Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Feb 11 2020
2019
Clematis ‘ELodiTM’, new for 2020 in the compact, mound forming clematis range, won best in category for shrubs and climbers voted for by the judges at the National Plant Show. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Feb 11 2020
2019
Introduction of the taupe coloured, kerbside recyclable plant pot to replace the traditional black plastic pot Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Jul 19 2017
2017
New Managing Director, Adrian Marskell, with Christine Chalmers, Production Director, and Richard Colbourne, Finance Director. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Jan 26 2017
2017
Winner of the Silver Award for Finished Plants and Trees at the International Grower of the Year Awards. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Nov 03 2016
2016
Completion of 5000sqm of polytunnels, with the area named as Willow. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 18 2016
2016
Won UK Ornamental Grower of the Year. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Jul 19 2016
2016
Bred from in house, the launch of the Hebe Red Wine and Summer Drinks range, saw eight new varieties successfully introduced to the market. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2015
2015
Completion of new glasshouse facilities Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2014
2014
The first of the Spiraea Double Play range launched, followed by two other varieties over the next two years. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2013
2013
Bransford Webbs were the first to commercially sell Delphinium Blackmore and Langdons. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2012
2012
Dianthus Memories launched to raise money for the Alzheimers Society. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Jun 19 2012
2012
Opened new despatch warehouse and office facilities. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2011
2011
Two exclusive introductions this year with Ceanothus ‘Lemon and Lime’ and Gazania ‘Apache’. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2010
2010
Start of the launch of the Buddleja Chip range, which saw several varieties added over the next five years. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Jul 19 2010
2010
Completion of new glasshouse facilities for liners and finished plants. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2009
2009 / 2010
Clematis Bijou and Filigree launched as a new style of low growing, mound forming clematis. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Feb 19 2009
2009
Won UK Ornamental Grower of the Year. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2008
2008
Campaign Plants were launched and ran successfully for several years. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2007
2007
Bransford Webbs were the first to commercially sell West Country Lupins. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2006
2006
Weigela Monet was launched. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2005
2005
New propagation unit and potting shed Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
May 19 2005
2005
Merged with Webbs Nurseries to become The Bransford Webbs Plant Company. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2002
2002
Following on from Hebe Purple Pixie, our most successful promotion was launched in its infamous pink pots – Hebe Pink Pixie Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 2000
2000
Bred by our former propagtor and named after his daughter, Fuchsia Janie was launched this year. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1996
1996
Geranium Pink Spice was launched with its own bespoke label Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1993
1993
Name changed to Bransford Garden Plants to reflect the nature of the business. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
May 19 1993
1993
Hebe Purple Pixie – found as a seedling on the nursery and merchandised in their famous purple pots. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1991
1991
Breathe with Ease campaign launched Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1990
1990
Hebe Rosie – bred by John Tooby founder of the nursery and named after his granddaughter Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1982
1982
Will Tooby, current chairman, became the nursery manager and the business focus moved to the wholesale of quality stock to garden centres across the UK. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1975
1975
Plant a tree for ’73 campaign led to the launch of the Tree Council and became the first nursery to use Osmocote. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1960
1960’s
Important producer of roses and trees and an industry innovator. Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1940
1940 – 50s
Bransford Nurseries was a traditional hop, fruit and livestock farm. A small number of glasshouses were used to propagate hops 3 months of the year, John Tooby wanted to use these glasshouses for the other 9 months of the year, and eventually the nursery replaced the unprofitable fruit business Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
Aug 19 1900
19th C
Webbs nursery began as an agricultural seed merchant Share this page...FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailBuffer
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