Sipkens Nurseries
Sipkens Nurseries is a family owned garden centre in Sarnia-Lambton offering a wide selection of homegrown annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, houseplants and pond plants, plus soils, mulch, seeds and other gardening supplies. The nursery stocks hanging baskets, patio pots, cut flowers and specialty plants while promoting seasonal, locally grown stock and pollinator-friendly selections. Staff provide planting and care advice, and the nursery offers pickup, delivery and installation services to support landscape projects. Open regular hours weekdays and Saturdays, Sipkens emphasizes hands-on service and inspiration for gardeners of all levels.
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Last updated on Apr 1st, 2026
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Japanese Maples Collection
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring a Japanese Maples Collection with over 25 varieties, including cut leaf, lime green, burgundy, and variegated selections suitable for cascading or mounding plantings. The collection emphasizes year round interest and spectacular fall color, making it easy to find a specimen that fits small gardens or larger landscapes.
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Backyard landscape design and build
Sipkens Nurseries is offering backyard design and build services including patios, garden spaces, ponds, custom pools, and fire pits, with consults available by phone or email. This full service approach helps homeowners create peaceful retreats or entertaining yards, combining landscape design with construction and plant selection.
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Potted roses available now
Sipkens Nurseries has potted roses in bud and bloom now, with varieties from Hybrid Tea and David Austin to Knock Out and Drift Series. Plants are recommended for patios, borders, or gifts, and the nursery offers in store expert tips; visit Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Cheery Celosia
Cheery Celosia from Sipkens Nurseries highlights larger, brighter blooms and a well branched habit for more flowers and a long season of bloom. This Fresh Look series annual is recommended for full sun and matures around 12 to 16 inches high and 13 to 16 inches wide, making it a strong choice for sunny beds and containers.
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Homegrown perennials — June seasonal offering
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring a June seasonal selection of homegrown perennials, emphasizing vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and pollinator friendly varieties. Stop by the garden center to find locally grown plants that are ready to refresh garden beds and provide reliable color through the season.
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Fresh Flower Market announcement
Sipkens Nurseries is showcasing a Fresh Flower Market stocked with thousands of greenhouse blooms, open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Drop by the greenhouse during regular hours to browse seasonal bouquets, potted plants, and expert help from nursery staff.
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Pond plants for healthy water features
Sipkens Nurseries highlights pond plants that improve water clarity, provide shade, and protect fish, including canna, water lettuce, umbrella palms, iris, and rushes. The short guide emphasizes natural filtration and oxygenation and invites you to visit Sipkens for their full selection.
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SWAT Pots
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring SWAT Pots, a collection of mosquito repelling plants for patios, porches, decks, and outdoor living, best grown in full sun to part sun. Each pot is priced at $34.99 and described as easy to enjoy all season long, offering a simple way to add beauty and insect protection to your outdoor spaces.
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Large combo tomato planters & large individual tomato plants
Sipkens Nurseries is offering large combo tomato planters that combine slicers and cherry tomatoes in one container with a heavy duty support cage, plus large individual tomato plants in varieties like Sweet Million and Burpee Big Boy. These ready to grow plants are promoted for strong root systems and big summer yields, and availability is limited for the season so shopping early is recommended.
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Perennials blooming now
Sipkens Nurseries reports a fresh lineup of perennials blooming in their greenhouse on May 26, 2026, including Cajun Rhythm Bearded Iris, Red Hobbit Columbine, Arizona Sun Blanketflower, and Rose Marvel Sage. These varietals provide season after season color and pollinator value, ideal for adding reliable structure and long term interest to beds and borders.
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David Austin roses - featured varieties
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring a selection of David Austin roses with full layered blooms and strong fragrances, available while supplies last as of May 25, 2026. Varieties include Molineux, Princess Anne, Teasing Georgia, and more; no prices or purchase links are listed in the announcement. Visit or contact the nursery for availability and planting guidance.
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Homegrown summer cut flower annuals
Sipkens Nurseries is introducing a new line of homegrown summer cut flower annuals, available in Jumbo four packs for $4.29, with varieties from Zinnia mixes to Lisianthus and Snapdragons. The launch highlights strong customer enthusiasm and limited supply, so these popular packs are moving quickly.
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New team t-shirts and slogan: Where Inspiration Takes Root
Sipkens Nurseries unveiled new team t shirts and the slogan "Where Inspiration Takes Root" to reflect their family owned garden centre values. The announcement highlights gardening as a source of ideas, long term relationships, and multigenerational knowledge that helps visitors imagine new gardens and seasonal color for their homes.
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Penstemon 'Electric Blue' announcement
Sipkens Nurseries is offering a new Penstemon 'Electric Blue', a rare true blue beard tongue, available in a 15 cm pot for $14.99 to $21.99. The announcement highlights Penstemon as long flowering perennials and lists companion cultivars Firebird, Cha Cha Purple, Cha Cha Hot Pink, and Rondo for coordinated plantings.
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Rhododendrons & Azaleas in Bloom
Sipkens Nurseries reports that rhododendrons and azaleas are in prime early spring bloom, spotlighting Catawbiense Album, Golden Lights Azalea, and Nova Zembla Rhododendron. The nursery recommends reading its azalea and rhododendron care guidance to maximize bloom and healthy foliage. These varieties offer bold flowers and strong garden presence for spring beds and foundation plantings.
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Mulch (bags or bulk)
Sipkens Nurseries is offering mulch by bags or bulk with pickup and delivery available; call 519-542-8353 or order online via the link in the comments. Fresh top ups help with moisture retention, weed control, and soil enrichment as organic mulch naturally decomposes over time.
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Annuals and hanging baskets availability
Sipkens Nurseries is offering a full selection of homegrown annuals and hanging baskets for the long weekend, with 4 packs, 4 inch, 5 inch, Proven Winners, 1 gallon, and hanging baskets in 8, 10, 12, and 14 inch sizes. The nursery is open Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Holiday Monday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Sunday closed; gardeners are reminded that a late frost can still occur in many parts of Ontario after the May long weekend.
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Homegrown banana tree varieties
Sipkens Nurseries is showcasing three homegrown banana tree varieties, featuring the Abyssinian Banana with burgundy tinges, the variegated Blood Banana, and the semi hardy Basjoo Banana. Visit during regular hours Friday or Saturday to see the plants and get care advice from the nursery team.
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Victoria Long Weekend visit invitation
Sipkens Nurseries invites neighbors to include the nursery in their Victoria Long Weekend plans with a warm, timely message encouraging visits. The post positions the nursery as a pleasant outdoor stop for a gorgeous weekend, with specifics available through Sipkens Nurseries direct channels.
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Vegetable starter plants in stock
Sipkens Nurseries reports being fully stocked with vegetable starter plants including zucchini, pumpkin, squash, cucumbers, cucamelon, watermelon, and muskmelon for the long weekend. Visit during extended hours Thursday and Friday 8 AM to 8 PM or Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM to pick up starters while supplies last.
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Caladiums
Sipkens Nurseries is featuring Caladiums, shade and part shade loving tropical plants with large arrow shaped leaves in green, white, pink, and red. They sell in 5 inch pots for $17.99 and can be grown in containers or the ground through summer, then lifted and stored over winter for repotting in spring.
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Black-eyed Susan Vine varieties
Sipkens Nurseries is offering five Black-eyed Susan Vine varieties in an 8" pot with trellis for $21.99 each, published 2026-05-12. Varieties include Arizona Glow, Lemon Star, Rose Sensation, Orange Wonder, and Sunny Susy Cherry, ideal for quickly covering a large trellis with long lasting blooms.
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14" mixed combo hanging baskets
Sipkens Nurseries is showcasing 14 inch mixed combo hanging baskets, homegrown annuals designed for instant summer color. These ready to hang combos offer curated plant groupings ideal for porches, patios, and entryways, all grown on site at the nursery.
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Sipkens Nurseries — garden centre offerings
Sipkens Nurseries brings 37 years of family run plant expertise to gardeners with a broad selection of homegrown annuals, hanging baskets, patio pots, houseplants, starter herbs, vegetables, fruit plants, perennials, shrubs, trees, and supplies. The nursery is located two kilometres east of Mandaumin Road on London Line and is open Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, and Thursday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM. Stop by for starter plants or to pick up materials for outdoor projects.
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Bluephoria Mandevilla
Sipkens Nurseries introduces the Bluephoria Mandevilla, promoted for its rare true lavender blue to purple flowers and offered alongside yellow and orange options. Available in nine colors and multiple sizes, these vining annuals love full sun and regular feeding, producing blooms all season long.
