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Rare plant show in Bristol City Centre. Now in its 3rd year! Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am - 5pm. Aroids, orchids, cacti and more!

21/04/2026

A few moments from Saturday 🌿

What a day it turned out to be. Queues outside, a packed hall all day, and an incredible atmosphere from start to finish.

Huge thank you to everyone who came along, and to all the growers and speakers who made it what it was.

Three fairs in three years, and it’s growing every time.

Next one: 26th September 2026 🍂

19/04/2026

🌿 That’s a wrap

The Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair 2026 is over. And what a day it was.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, all of our brilliant exhibitors, speakers, and food vendors who made it happen.

It’s grown so much over the past few years, and yesterday really felt like something special. The atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic.

We’ll be back. 🍂 Next Bristol plant fair: 26 September 2026

17/04/2026

🌿 Tomorrow in Bristol

The Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair is back. And it’s set to be a busy one.

🌱 25 specialist growers from across the UK and beyond
🌸 Free talks & demonstrations throughout the day
🌿 Rare and unusual plants you won’t find in garden centres
🍜 Excellent local food and drink

We had queues outside last year, so if you’re planning to come, it’s well worth arriving earlier in the day.

It’s a great day out whether you’re a serious collector or just curious.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April (tomorrow)
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

16/04/2026

🌿 Come for the plants… stay for the food

The Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair isn’t just about plants — we’ve also got some fantastic Bristol-based food and drink vendors joining us this Saturday:

☕ Alex Does Coffee — fresh ground coffee, tea, cakes and snacks
🍜 Woei Lee (MasterChef UK 2023) — authentic Malaysian cuisine
🍲 Salha’s Sudanese Kitchen — freshly cooked Sudanese dishes from family recipes

Whether you’re browsing rare plants, listening to talks, or simply enjoying something good to eat, it’s shaping up to be a brilliant day.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

All talks included • Free orchid clinic all day

14/04/2026

🌿 Talks & demonstrations this Saturday

Alongside around 25 specialist plant growers, we’ll have a full programme of free talks and demonstrations running throughout the day at the Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair.

Topics range from wildlife-friendly gardening and ethnobotany (with food samples 👀) to rare plants and creative live demos — so there’s plenty to dip into while you’re there.

There will also be an informal orchid clinic running all day, so feel free to bring a plant along if you’d like advice.

It all adds up to much more than just a plant sale — it’s a proper day out.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

13/04/2026

Something’s happening in Bristol this Saturday… 🌿

Last year there were queues outside before we even opened.

And this year it’s even bigger.

Over 25 specialist growers, rare plants you won’t see in garden centres, free talks, an orchid clinic. And, a genuinely brilliant atmosphere all day.

If you’re even slightly into plants, this is one not to miss.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

11/04/2026

🌿 Spotlight: Special Plants Nursery

We’re really pleased to welcome Derry Watkins back to the Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair.

A Chelsea Flower Show medallist and one of the UK’s most respected plantspeople, Derry is known for her exceptional range of rare and unusual plants — from striking architectural outdoor species to more unusual and tender plants rarely seen for sale.

What makes her stand out is that she genuinely excels at cultivating both — hardy and tender — which is a rare thing in itself.

If you’re looking for something a bit different (and properly interesting), her stand is definitely one to visit.

And if you ever get the chance to visit her nursery just east of Bristol, it’s well worth it.

Come and see her — and many other specialist growers — on the day.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

10/04/2026

🌿 More than just a plant fair…

We’re bringing together 25 specialist growers and sellers at Central Church in Bristol this Saturday. And whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned collector, there’s plenty here for you.

Browse rare and unusual varieties, discover growers you won’t find on the high street, and take your time.
Throughout the day we’ll have:

🌱 Free talks and demonstrations

🌸 An informal orchid clinic — bring your plant along and get free advice from people who really know their stuff

💬 Specialists on hand all day to answer your questions

You might come for the plants. You’ll stay for the conversation.

📍 Central Church, Clifton Hill, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am – 5pm
🎟 £5 entry

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09/04/2026

🌿 It’s not just rare houseplants…

We’re really excited to have Grow Wilder joining us at the Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair.

Based here in Bristol, Grow Wilder (part of Avon Wildlife Trust) grow and sell a wide range of British indigenous plants that support wildlife — including rare and unusual wildflowers that you won’t often find for sale.

So alongside exotic houseplants and specialist outdoor plants, you’ll also discover something a little different: plants that can genuinely help bring wildlife back into your garden.

It’s this mix of expert growers and inspiring local projects that makes the day feel like more than just a plant fair.

Come along and see it for yourself.

📍 Central Church, Bristol
📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

Avon Wildlife Trust/ Grow Wilder

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08/04/2026

Not all anthuriums are what you expect… 👀🌿

You’ll find plenty of unusual and hard-to-find species like this at the Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair on 18 April 2026.

If you’re into aroids, this is definitely one you won’t want to miss.

Take a closer look… 👀

📍 Central Church, Bristol
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟 £5 entry

07/04/2026

Tulipa clusiana ‘Danique’ in this evening light ☀️🌸

Most people think of the big, bold hybrid tulips when they think of tulips. But I’ve always preferred species like this one — much simpler, more delicate, and (to me) far more elegant.

They also have a big advantage: they tend to come back year after year much more reliably than most tulip hybrids.

I grow these in a warm, south-facing border with sandy loam soil. If you provide plenty of sun without heavy fertilising and excessive summer watering they will happily multiply every year.

Such a lovely plant in spring 🌷

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Central Church
Bristol
BS20ET

Telephone

+447792365225

Website

http://www.bristolrareplants.co.uk/

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