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Fryer’s Roses, part of the Blue Diamond Group of Garden centres, is to launch a new rose at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2022 –the “Elizabeth Ashbrook” rose. This new and exclusive rose is named " Elizabeth Ashbrook" in memory of the late Elizabeth, Viscountess Ashbrook of Arley Hall, Cheshire, and the mother of the present Viscount Ashbrook. This rose will replace a…

Our BIGGEST EVER Garden Furniture Summer Sale is now on! Save over £1,000 on selected sets! Get ready for the heatwave with massive savings on garden furniture sets and accessories. Available instore only, however, you can check all of our price drops live on our website by visiting https://store.bluediamond.gg/shop/garden-furniture/corner-dining-sets/ Available NOW in all Blue Diamond Garden…

We are delighted to announce that the " Blue Diamond Beautiful Abandonment " show garden was awarded a Silver Gilt by the judges at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival on Monday this week. This is a fantastic accolade for all involved in this show garden and again a huge thank you to everyone who was involved in this project. RHS Shows provide a rich source of horticultural delight…

A special garden has been created in memory of a much-loved local broadcaster, with the aim of raising awareness of the disease which she died from three years ago.    The Dianne Oxberry Rose Garden which has been opened at MediaCity, in Salford, Manchester, by Dianne’s husband Ian and her friend and fellow broadcaster Sally Nugent, includes special messages to help visitors…

Launched by Fryer’s Roses, part of the Blue Diamond Group, the Queen Bee rose is relaunched on behalf of the Soil Association, a Charity Partner of the Blue Diamond Group. This Floribunda rose produces eye-catching clusters of amber-yellow, open-cupped blooms that are attractive to bees and other pollinators. With contrasting olive-green foliage and to a height of approximately 80cm when fully…

The Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s second largest Garden Centre Group, is delighted to announce that it will be creating a Show Garden at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (4 th to 9 th July inclusive), and in addition will have a display of their own brand Fryer’s Roses and selling area in the Festival of Roses Marquee. The Blue Diamond Beautiful Abandonment Garden is a…

We are proud to announce the launch of our very own, unique, hair and beauty salon, Bellis by Blue Diamond, which has recently opened at our Bicester Garden Centre in Oxfordshire.  A concept like no other, this distinctive salon specialises in  cutting, blow-dries, balayage, freehand colouring, hair colouring, and much more. Led by world-famous, Mike Najmi and his team, the salon offers…

Our new concept restaurant, The Parlour, has opened at our Sanders Garden Centre in Burnham-on-Sea. The Parlour serves a wide variety of homemade dishes from our Deli counters which include, Quiches, Sausage Rolls, Ploughman's, Caesar Salad, Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken Breast, Baguettes, Hot Panini’s, Soup of the day and Baked Potatoes with choice of fillings. Featuring all-new  homemade…

We have won Best Plant Village Display 2022 at BBC Gardeners' World Live!    A huge congratulations and thanks to all involved. These shows are a real Blue Diamond team effort.   Presenting the award is Lucy Tremlett (2nd right) to 2 of our team members, Gay Hines-Randall and Jessical Sale (3rd and 4th right) from Melbicks Garden Centre.   You still have time to book tickets…

Make sure you join us at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the ultimate gardening day out!   Open to the public from today, 16tj June until 19th June inclusive, this is a great day out!   The Blue Diamond Group has a stand in the Plant Village, PV 17, where we have created a wildlife friendly plant display. We will have high quality, UK grown plants for sale along with our exclusive brand…