E-Commerce / Wholesale Provider of Plants and Gardening Equipment

The company offers mature, established plants, roots, bulbs, and a range of high-quality related tools, planters, fertilisers, and garden care items on a wholesale basis and via e-commerce, nationally.

Having developed a strong brand image and good relationships with several highly regarded, blue-chip customers, the company has become a trusted brand within the horticultural industry. As a result, the company is frequently offered new and exclusive products before competitors.

The business is now being offered for sale to facilitate retirement plans and other, unrelated business interests.

Offers invited.

Key Highlights

– Product range focuses on mature, established plants, as well as stronger breeding more suited to the British climate to ensure gardeners can achieve success.

– Plant Passport registered and accredited by the APHA.

– Website achieves a high level of customer interaction, frequently outperforming industry averages.

– Operates from leasehold premises.

– Could introduce complementary products, such as gifts, garden machinery, sheds, greenhouses, and a larger range of garden hardware.

– Recruiting a dedicated marketing manager with horticultural experience would enable the company to more effectively reach new customers.

Financial Highlights

– Turnover of circa £2.3m in YE23 with a EBITDA of £280k.

– Operates within a growing market expected to reach a revenue value of £7.5m in the UK by 2028-29.