Shopping Guide: Battersea Flower Station Garden Centre & Florist
Battersea Flower Station: A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Discover a Hidden Gem: You'll find this shop feels like a secret garden, unassuming from the outside but expansive within, creating a unique and enjoyable experience. The journey through the long, narrow path to the back evokes a sense of discovery with each visit.
- Expert Advice: Shoppers can expect friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff who are happy to offer advice. You'll find staff members who are patient and can help with plant selection, even assisting with planting. Staff will happily offer advice on how to care for your plants. John, in particular, has received high praise for his expertise.
- Wide Plant Selection: The location offers a diverse selection of plants, including indoor and outdoor varieties, fresh flowers, and Christmas trees. You'll also find a greenhouse with indoor plants and succulents.
- Variety of Accessories: Beyond plants and flowers, you'll also find pots, gardening materials, accessories, misters, watering cans and cards.
- Positive Atmosphere: The staff are described as friendly and smiley, contributing to a good vibe and a pleasant shopping experience.
- Convenient Services: The shop offers delivery services, and is able to arrange the arrangement and delivery of plants and flowers locally. Email communication is also offered.
- Great for Gifting: It's a nice place to get a plant gift for friends or visits, or for brightening up your office.
- Festive Options: In winter, you can find Christmas trees and get into the festive spirit.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Potential for Overpriced Items: Be aware that prices for certain items may be higher than expected. One shopper reported a £25 charge for a small bouquet, including greenery and a card, which was felt to be excessive.
- Plant Condition Concerns: Some reviews indicate that the condition of the plants may not always be optimal. There have been mentions of plants standing outside without proper care, plants in greenhouses being overwatered, and potential pest/disease issues.
- Limited Social Distancing: The garden centre itself is narrow, and there may not be much space to socially distance, so a mask is recommended.
- Potential for "Leftovers": There is a suggestion that some flowers might be past their prime, so you may want to inquire about the freshness of the arrangements.
- Limited Product Variety: Some reviews indicate a poor variety of pots and goods for plants.