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It’s that time of year when Riverside transforms into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, Christmas tunes, mulled wine and mince pies. Read on to find out what festive treats await you on your next visit...
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Christmas tree season is underway!

We are getting stocked up and ready to go with our beautiful Christmas trees. In addition to cut trees, we also have live, pot grown trees available. 

Cut trees
In our cut trees section we have the very popular 'non-drop' Nordmann Spruce in stock. From next week these will be joined by the traditional Norway Spruce and the narrower Fraser Fir. All will be available in a range of prices and heights.

Caring for your cut tree
Keep your tree outdoors until you are ready to put it up. Your tree will require water to help it stay fresh and green throughout the festive period, so make sure you have a stand that can hold water (and keep this topped up!). To help the tree take up as much water as possible you may wish to saw off the first few centimetres of the trunk before placing it in its stand. 

Pot grown trees
Our pot grown trees this year are Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and Nordmann Fir. Each tree has been grown from a young seedling in its own special pot that allows its roots to extend out into the soil of the field in which it is grown, making for a strong and vigorous tree. After several years the pot is lifted and the excess roots snipped, and the tree is then ready to be sold and to find its way into your home!

Caring for your pot grown tree
Water it well when you get home, and when you bring it indoors make sure you keep the soil moist (don’t forget to place the pot in something to hold excess water). After the festive period take your tree back outside. You can keep it as a potted tree, potting it on as it grows, or can plant it out in your garden.

Our festive outdoor plant collection

We have some extra special plants in now, perfect for giving as gifts or for brightening up your outdoor space at home. Here are just a few of the highlights!

Camellias
We have both spring flowering and autumn flowering Camellias in stock, including the gorgeous ‘Yuletide’ with its cheerful red blooms.

Citrus
One of our most popular gift plants at this time of year. We have lemon, orange and lime trees available, many bearing fruit and/or blossom now. Truly a gift that keeps on giving!

Cyclamen
The perfect bedding plant to add a spark of colour to a grey day. Plant in gritty compost and deadhead the spent blooms and your Cyclamen should give you a show right through the winter.

Hand planted arrangements
Created right here at Riverside, our potted arrangements help you brighten up your outdoor space quickly and easily. They also make wonderful gifts for family and friends.

Kokedama
Japanese for ‘moss ball’, a kokedama is a plant growing in a moss covered ball of soil. It can be hung from string, providing an unusual alternative to a hanging basket. Our kokedamas have been handcrafted here at Riverside using shade loving plants such as ferns and ivy.

Seasonal cards and more

Come inside to discover our beautiful range of Christmas and winter themed cards and wrapping papers. We handpick these from local Bristol artists and our other favourite UK suppliers. We also have a treasure trove of gift ideas and stocking fillers for you to explore - as well as our houseplants of course!

Decking the halls at Riverside

We always enjoy decorating the garden centre in preparation for the festive season. This year we have focussed on using natural materials, sourced from our local area where possible. Amongst this year’s highlights are our ‘flower clouds’, magical creations that float above you as you browse the Christmas trees and plants. Come and see for yourself - and have a mulled wine and mince pie on us!

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If you have any questions at all then please feel free to contact us, we'd love to hear from you!

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