Robin Tacchi Plants Company Profile
Robin Tacchi Plants (RTP) is based in Diss, Norfolk and is one of the UK's premier wholesale nurseries. The company supplies a comprehensive range of perennials, shrubs, grasses, climbers, bamboos and conifers to the landscape and horticultural industries throughout the country.
The company was founded in 1983 and produces a cost effective, high quality product range, growing over one million containers per year. RTP plants are grown to be strong yet luscious, making them capable of withstanding exposed and harsh site conditions while looking healthy. Clients will receive full attention to detail, coupled with planning and design assistance and top specification plants delivered on time, within budget.
Plants
RTP is dedicated to the gardening and landscape industries and has opened a new production nursery. The nursery incorporates top quality horticultural techniques, which meet the rigorous demands of the 21st century and has a team of experienced permanent and seasonal employees. The high specification plants are robust and free from disease and pest infestation. Plant ranges available include:
- Perennials
- Shrubs
- Grasses
- Climbers
- Bamboos
- Conifers
RTP has introduced a range of 5 litre container plants; this has been due to an increase in interest for this size. Varieties within this range include Abelia, Carex, Cornus, Fatsia, Garrya, Hebe, Lavandula, Mahonia and Nandina. The 5 litre plants benefits include:
- An impressive impact value
- The plants thrive within the extra space and volume of compost
- Ideal size for optimising growth and quality
- Easy to handle, transport and plant
- Economical, with a plant density of 3-3.5m2
- 14-16 months feed and pest protection
There is a vast range of seasonal plants available which can be viewed in the online brochure which is available on the RTP website.
Projects
RTP has worked on both prestigious and low key projects throughout the UK, ranging from small private gardens to large scale commercial developments. The company has established a widely respected reputation with many leading companies and businesses including Sainsburys, Royal Albert Hall, Tesco, Toyota, University of Westminster, Duke of York HQ, Harrow Schools, Chelsea Show, Canary Wharf and many more.
RTP believe that the best approach to a project is to allow for enough time for proper planning. By allowing for enough time to grow the plants for a particular scheme, the advantages include:
- A complete pallet of plants for the design
- Availability whenever required throughout the year
- Landscape programming within the project
- The most cost effective procurement for the budget
- Delivery on time
RTP can assist clients in the early planning and design stages, helping with specifications, budgeting and programming. The client can then be assured that their design achieves its full potential. The company can also source specific plant requirements for approved suppliers across the UK and throughout Europe.
Spec 21
The company has created a plant workshop called Spec 21. Spec 21's aim is to provide clear guidelines and advice on the best pot sizes and specifications for effective, good quality and reliable planting. This guide is aimed at landscape architects, contractors, planners and students. Spec 21 is a live document that is regularly updated with the latest production and designs trends. Key features of Spec 21 include:
- An indication on form: evergreen or deciduous, hardiness, mature height and growth rate
- Flower/foliage interest and native and bio diversity contribution
- Planting: design layers, soil preference and positioning
- Extreme tolerances: dry, wet, exposed and coastal
- Potential harmful elements that need checking
RTP is committed to minimising the impact on the environment by the implementation and development of sustainable production processes. The company's aim is to utilise best practices and continue to research and trial new and improved methods. The company works within the requirements of BS 85555/Acorn and has achieved ISO 14001 certification for the environmental management systems. The friendly and knowledgeable customer service teams are available to assist clients with general enquiries, design queries and plant specifications.
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