Helping You Choose Plants with Confidence
At Simply Plants, we believe that buying plants should feel exciting, straightforward and reassuring. That is why we are proud to share that HD Plants Limited, the company that owns Simply Plants, has achieved Plant Healthy certification, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, within the certified scope of Plant Retailer.
HD Plants Limited has been independently assessed and certified to the Plant Health Management Standard v1.3.1 by NSF Certification UK Ltd.
Our Plant Healthy certification, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, is valid until 6 May 2027.
This independent recognition reflects the care, processes and controls used to manage plant health and biosecurity risks throughout our certified plant retail activities.
Our Plant Healthy Details
Certified organisation: HD Plants Limited
Registration number: PHCS–0126-UK
Certified scope: Plant Retailer
Standard: Plant Health Management Standard v1.3.1
Certification body: NSF Certification UK Ltd
Valid until: 6 May 2027
What Is the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme?
The Plant Healthy Certification Scheme is an industry-wide initiative created to improve plant health and biosecurity across the UK horticultural sector.
Plants bring colour, structure, wildlife and enjoyment to our outdoor spaces, but harmful pests and diseases can pose a serious risk to gardens and the wider natural environment.
Some plant health threats can travel between locations through the movement of live plants. This makes careful sourcing, monitoring, hygiene and plant handling especially important.
The scheme is based on the Plant Health Management Standard, which outlines recognised best-practice requirements for managing these risks.
Plant Healthy certification, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, independently confirms that HD Plants Limited has been assessed against these requirements for its activities as a Plant Retailer.
You can think of the scheme as an independent quality-assurance mark for plant health. It shows that suitable systems and practical controls are in place to help reduce the risk of harmful plant pests and diseases being introduced or spread.
What Does This Mean for Simply Plants Customers?
Buying plants online should not feel complicated or uncertain. We want you to enjoy choosing plants for your garden with greater confidence.
The Plant Healthy certification held by HD Plants Limited, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, provides additional reassurance that plant health and biosecurity are taken seriously within our certified activities as a Plant Retailer.
The Plant Health Management Standard considers important areas such as:
- Understanding and assessing possible plant health risks
- Responsibly managing plant suppliers and sourcing
- Maintaining suitable plant health and traceability records
- Inspecting plants for signs of pests or disease
- Following appropriate hygiene and housekeeping procedures
- Training colleagues to recognise plant health concerns
What Is Plant Biosecurity?
Biosecurity simply means taking sensible precautions to reduce the risk of harmful organisms being introduced or spread.
Within horticulture, these risks can include pests, pathogens and diseases that affect individual plants, private gardens, crops, woodlands and natural landscapes.
Some plant health threats can be difficult to manage once they have become established. Preventing problems, identifying unusual symptoms early and responding responsibly can therefore make a real difference.
Good plant biosecurity can help to:
- Protect plants and trees from damaging pests and diseases
- Reduce the spread of plant health threats between locations
- Support healthier gardens and natural environments
- Protect habitats used by birds, insects and other wildlife
- Improve traceability throughout the plant supply chain
- Give customers greater confidence when purchasing plants
How We Support Plant Health
Plant health is considered throughout our plant retail activities, from working with suppliers and receiving plants to caring for stock and preparing customer orders.
Our approach includes established processes for assessing plant health risks, inspecting plants, maintaining traceability and responding appropriately when a potential concern is identified.
Our colleagues have an important part to play too. Clear procedures and relevant training help our teams understand what to look for and what steps to take if they notice unusual symptoms or possible signs of a pest or disease.
The Plant Healthy certification held by HD Plants Limited, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, recognises the management systems used within the certified scope of Plant Retailer. It does not certify activities outside this defined scope.
Independently Assessed by NSF Certification UK Ltd
HD Plants Limited was independently assessed against the Plant Health Management Standard v1.3.1 by NSF Certification UK Ltd.
Independent assessment means our relevant plant retail systems and procedures have been reviewed against the requirements of the standard, rather than the recognition being based only on our own claims.
Our Plant Healthy certification, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, is valid until 6 May 2027 and applies specifically to the certified scope of Plant Retailer.
Maintaining high standards is an ongoing process. We will continue reviewing our procedures, supporting our colleagues and developing our approach to responsible plant health management.
Part of Our Wider Commitment
The Plant Healthy certification achieved by HD Plants Limited, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, is an important step in our wider commitment to responsible plant retailing.
As Simply Plants continues to grow, we want to be open about the standards followed behind the scenes and the practical steps taken to care for plants responsibly.
Healthy plants help to create beautiful gardens, thriving wildlife habitats and greener outdoor spaces. By following recognised biosecurity practices within our certified Plant Retailer activities, we can play our part in protecting the plants and landscapes we all enjoy.
Shop for Your Garden with Greater Confidence
Whether you are filling a sunny border, refreshing your patio pots, adding evergreen structure or creating a colourful wildlife-friendly garden, we want choosing your plants to feel clear and enjoyable.
The Plant Healthy certification held by HD Plants Limited, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, shows that our certified Plant Retailer activities have been independently assessed against recognised plant health and biosecurity requirements.
We are proud of this recognition and remain committed to responsible plant retailing, thoughtful plant care and the continued improvement of our plant health management processes.
Explore Our Plants
At Simply Plants, you can discover a wide range of shrubs, perennials, roses, climbers, grasses and other garden favourites selected to bring lasting colour and enjoyment to your outdoor space.
HD Plants Limited, the company that owns Simply Plants, is independently certified to the Plant Health Management Standard by NSF Certification UK Ltd. Its Plant Healthy certification, registration number PHCS–0126-UK, applies to the certified scope of Plant Retailer.
Explore our plant collection and find something that fits your garden, lifestyle and experience level. No complex jargon and no unnecessary guesswork – just inspiring plants, straightforward guidance and support to help you garden with confidence.
Together, we can be Plant Healthy.
