Local, Seasonal, Sustainable
Local, Seasonal, Sustainable
Fresh Cut Flowers - Kinsale
Working with Nature
RHS hardiness zone H3/H4
Our plants are grown outside or hardened off before sale, and despite frequent gales and salt spray, they thrive as permanent specimens in our garden.
Tantalus Plant Nursery & Flower Farm is a specialist Irish nursery growing perennial plants, ornamental grasses, and unusual garden plants near Kinsale in West Cork. Our online plant store offers hardy perennials and specialist varieties suited to Irish conditions, with nationwide delivery available. All plants are grown locally and carefully selected for garden performance, reliability, and long-term value.
We update our plant list regularly and use only our own photos. If you need a specific plant not listed, please get in touch, as availability changes throughout the season. Our plants are hardened outdoors before sale and are well adapted to Irish coastal growing conditions.
We supply flowers and foliage for sale to local retailers and hospitality clients. Individual customers can call for market bouquets or limited foliage.
Tantalus is a Cork nursery known for its eco-conscious cultivation, expert horticulture, and carefully curated plant selection. As members of the Irish Specialist Nurseries Association (ISNA), we prioritise quality, biodiversity, and sustainable gardening. Let Tantalus be your online nursery; call us today for more information.
Our selection of featured flowers for cutting is available seasonally from March through October. These sustainably grown blooms are perfect for gardeners, florists, and professionals seeking locally grown, high-quality cut flowers. Explore a variety of perennial and annual favourites, all cultivated with care to brighten your arrangements and gardens throughout the growing season.
Located near Cork, Tantalus specialises in providing a wide range of Irish-grown plants suited to Ireland’s climate. Our plants are grown outdoors and carefully hardened off, ensuring they thrive when exposed to local weather conditions. We offer expert advice and consultation to help you select the right plants for your garden or landscape project. Serving customers across the island of Ireland, we provide options for collection or delivery and cater to residential gardeners and landscape contractors seeking quality, resilient stock.
What is a plant nursery?
A plant nursery is a specialist facility where plants are grown and propagated for gardens, landscaping, and environmental restoration. This includes a huge range of garden plants such as deciduous trees, hedging plants like bamboo and Scots pine, and beautiful flowering varieties including hydrangea. Nurseries often cultivate bare root stock and potted plants, growing them outdoors, exposed to the elements, to ensure hardiness suited to Irish conditions.
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