Roundstone began growing plants commercially in 1985 and is now based in Chichester, West Sussex. It has grown into one of the UK’s leading producers of protected ornamental plants. Our large range of products includes bedding plants, tender perennials, organic herbs and vegetables as well as pot plants in a wide range of colours, types and sizes.
Our plants are grown in 16 greenhouse operations with a total growing area of 91 acres (36 hectares), including 29 acres (12 hectares) of greenhouse production from our 8 partner growers, who grow exclusively for Roundstone.
We grow over 180 million individual plants a year, producing a range of 2500 products for retailers and professional growers. Our propagation facilities, which satisfy over 98% of our needs, raise plants from both seed and cuttings.
As well as supplying many traditional plants and quality favourites, we are always at the forefront of innovation, allowing us to offer new and exciting ranges to our customers. Working closely with some of the leading breeders and suppliers from around the world we frequently have first or exclusive access to new varieties. In addition we are constantly researching and developing innovative packaging solutions.
We are totally committed to quality throughout our organisation. Our Quality accreditations include BOPP Gold and Silver from the British Ornamental Plant Producers. We are also working towards the ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation.
Roundstone are responsible producers and suppliers of professional and consumer garden products and as such are committed to continual improvement in environmental care, including the prevention of pollution, as part of our pledge to health and welfare in the community.
Our commitment is demonstrated by an ongoing review of our environmental performance and the use of sustainable natural resources.
It is the company policy to:
Obtain and maintain a management system according to international standard ISO 14001 and BS8555 for all our nursery sites
Comply with all environmental legislation and regulations which cover our activities and products
Measure and keep records of the environmental impact of our operations
Strive for continual improvement in performance, highlighting objectives and progress through internal and external communication
Ensure staff are trained and understand their role in minimising the environmental impact of their activities
Continuously work with suppliers and customers to reduce the environmental impacts within the supply chain, particularly with regard to polystyrene, peat and recyclable packaging
Meet or exceed environmental best practice guidelines for the horticultural sector
Play a full and active role in the UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment initiative
Continue to work on energy reduction measures in line with our membership of the Horticulture Climate Change Levy Scheme
Collecting and recycling all our waste cardboard and paper.
Collecting all our waste compost and plants for recycling into soil conditioner and potting compost, for use mostly by amateur gardeners.
Collecting the rainwater which falls on our greenhouses for storage in our reservoirs, which then provides over 90% of our water needs.
Cleaning for re-use or recycling all the plastic or polystyrene trays used for growing our plants.
Continuing to offer an increasing range of bio-degradable pots and trays and continually assessing alternatives to plastic.
Working with DEFRA and our customers on the reduction of peat as a growing medium and assessing suitable alternatives.
Ensuring our greenhouses continue to be equipped with the latest technology which optimise the growing conditions whilst minimising the impact on the environment.
Continually reviewing options for renewable energy and to further reduce our energy consumption, down 30% per square metre over the last 5 years.
Our plants are grown in 16 greenhouse operations with a total growing area of 91 acres (36 hectares), including 29 acres (12 hectares) of greenhouse production from our 8 partner growers, who grow exclusively for Roundstone.
We grow over 180 million individual plants a year, producing a range of 2500 products for retailers and professional growers. Our propagation facilities, which satisfy over 98% of our needs, raise plants from both seed and cuttings.
As well as supplying many traditional plants and quality favourites, we are always at the forefront of innovation, allowing us to offer new and exciting ranges to our customers. Working closely with some of the leading breeders and suppliers from around the world we frequently have first or exclusive access to new varieties. In addition we are constantly researching and developing innovative packaging solutions.
We are totally committed to quality throughout our organisation. Our Quality accreditations include BOPP Gold and Silver from the British Ornamental Plant Producers. We are also working towards the ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation.
Roundstone are responsible producers and suppliers of professional and consumer garden products and as such are committed to continual improvement in environmental care, including the prevention of pollution, as part of our pledge to health and welfare in the community.
Our commitment is demonstrated by an ongoing review of our environmental performance and the use of sustainable natural resources.
It is the company policy to:
Obtain and maintain a management system according to international standard ISO 14001 and BS8555 for all our nursery sites
Comply with all environmental legislation and regulations which cover our activities and products
Measure and keep records of the environmental impact of our operations
Strive for continual improvement in performance, highlighting objectives and progress through internal and external communication
Ensure staff are trained and understand their role in minimising the environmental impact of their activities
Continuously work with suppliers and customers to reduce the environmental impacts within the supply chain, particularly with regard to polystyrene, peat and recyclable packaging
Meet or exceed environmental best practice guidelines for the horticultural sector
Play a full and active role in the UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment initiative
Continue to work on energy reduction measures in line with our membership of the Horticulture Climate Change Levy Scheme
Collecting and recycling all our waste cardboard and paper.
Collecting all our waste compost and plants for recycling into soil conditioner and potting compost, for use mostly by amateur gardeners.
Collecting the rainwater which falls on our greenhouses for storage in our reservoirs, which then provides over 90% of our water needs.
Cleaning for re-use or recycling all the plastic or polystyrene trays used for growing our plants.
Continuing to offer an increasing range of bio-degradable pots and trays and continually assessing alternatives to plastic.
Working with DEFRA and our customers on the reduction of peat as a growing medium and assessing suitable alternatives.
Ensuring our greenhouses continue to be equipped with the latest technology which optimise the growing conditions whilst minimising the impact on the environment.
Continually reviewing options for renewable energy and to further reduce our energy consumption, down 30% per square metre over the last 5 years.
