Herbaceous & Perennials
Reliable garden favourites for borders, beds and long-lasting seasonal colour.
Plants & Gardening
Fresh colour.Plenty to grow.
From herbaceous perennials and shrubs to seasonal bedding, roses and grow-your-own favourites — explore what is looking good now and find fresh ideas for your garden.
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The department changes with the season.
Fresh arrivals, changing colour and plenty of reasons to come back for another look.
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Start with what is growing right now.
Whether you are refreshing a border, filling containers, planning a new corner or simply want a splash of colour for the weekend, our outdoor plant area is made for a proper browse.
Plant stock naturally changes through the season. New lines arrive, favourites sell through and different varieties come into their own — so the best way to see the range is to visit and explore what is looking its best today.
Come with a plan.Leave with a new idea.
Shrubs & Structure
Evergreen and flowering choices to give borders shape, height and year-round interest.
Bedding & Seasonal Colour
Quick colour for pots, baskets, beds and easy seasonal garden updates.
Roses, Herbs & Grow Your Own
Classic roses plus useful herbs and edible plants for gardens, patios and containers.
Plant availability changes regularly with the season, weather and deliveries. If you are making a special journey for one variety, call us before setting off.
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Garden favourites worth seeing in store.
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Herbaceous Perennials
Layer colour, texture and repeat interest through your borders with perennial favourites that return year after year.
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Seasonal Bedding & Colour
An easy way to brighten pots, baskets and beds with instant colour that changes as the gardening season moves on.
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Only the beginning.There is much more to browse across the plant area, with fresh deliveries and seasonal changes throughout the year.
See it before you visit
Take a quick look around Plants at View.
Our plant area changes naturally with the season. Colour moves, fresh deliveries arrive and different groups take centre stage — which is exactly why it is worth coming back for another browse.
Seasonal in-store plant displays Fresh arrivals throughout the gardening year Pots, compost and project essentials nearby
Plan your visit
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A garden is built one good choice at a time.
Mix structure with colour, add something edible, fill a favourite pot or find one plant that makes you rethink a corner. There is no single way to build a garden — that is part of the fun.
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Fresh arrivals make every visit a little different.
See what is flowering, filling out and ready to take home when you visit.
Make a visit of it
Choose your plants, then take your time.
Browse the outdoor plant area, pick up pots, compost and garden essentials while you are here, then stop by Passing Thyme for breakfast, lunch, coffee or cake.
Mon–Sat09:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–16:00
View Garden CentreOld Chelmsford Road
Rayleigh / Wickford
Essex SS11 8SJFree customer parking
Rayleigh / Wickford
Essex SS11 8SJFree customer parking
Good to know
Plants & Gardening FAQs
Useful information before you visit the plant area.
What types of plants can I find at View?
Our outdoor plant range changes through the gardening year and can include herbaceous perennials, shrubs, bedding plants, roses, herbs, vegetables and other seasonal lines. Availability varies as stock arrives and sells through.
Can I check whether a particular plant is in stock?
Yes. If you are travelling for a specific plant or variety, call us on 01268 761119 before setting off and the team can advise on current availability where possible.
Does the plant range change through the year?
It does. Plant availability is seasonal and also changes with deliveries, weather and demand, so different groups and colours come to the front at different points in the year.
Can I buy pots, compost and garden essentials at the same time?
Yes. View stocks pots and planters alongside a wider range of compost, feeds, watering, tools and practical garden essentials, making it easy to pick up what you need for the whole job in one visit.
Where is View Garden Centre?
View Garden Centre is on Old Chelmsford Road, Rayleigh/Wickford, Essex SS11 8SJ, with free customer parking on site.
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Come and see what is growing at View.
Perennials · Shrubs · Bedding · Roses · Herbs · Grow Your Own
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