Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Source for Quality Young & Finished Plants
D S Cole Growers has established itself as a premier provider of young and finished plants, serving growers nationwide with a commitment to quality and innovation. Founded in Loudon, New Hampshire, our greenhouse operations combine decades of horticultural expertise with a global network of breeders to deliver exceptional plant selections year-round. Our team specializes in annuals, perennials, succulents, and houseplants, ensuring growers receive both proven favorites and cutting-edge varieties. We prioritize customer satisfaction through reliable shipping solutions, flexible ordering options, and comprehensive support from selection to delivery.With a focus on continuous improvement, we expand our offerings annually, including new houseplant varieties and companion foliage collections. Our open house events and detailed catalogs empower customers to explore upcoming seasons' selections while maintaining transparency in our processes. Backed by rigorous quality control and responsive claims handling, we strive to be a trusted partner in the horticulture industry.
Services
Young Plants
Finished Plants
Succulents/Cactus
House Plants
Companion Foliage
Herb Plants
Tropical Plants
Annuals
Perennials
Custom Plant Programs
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized horticultural expertise
- Our global breeder network provides exclusive plant selections
- We guarantee 48-hour order processing with flexible minimums
- Our climate-controlled shipping ensures plant health nationwide
- We provide detailed grower guides and live availability tools
Services
Young Plants
Our young plant program offers 50-cell tray configurations with exclusive varieties including begonias, dahlias, and geraniums. We provide detailed grower guides and live availability tracking for efficient ordering. Minimum orders apply with flexible shipping options available.
Finished Plants
We deliver fully-grown plants including succulents, tropicals, and bedding plants with guaranteed quality. Orders require 48-hour notice and must use official availability forms. We offer minimum order flexibility for pick-up and truck delivery options.
Succulents/Cactus
Our collection features barrel cacti, grafted varieties, and echeveria collections in multiple sizes. All succulents are shipped with specialized packing to ensure transit safety. Available through both young plant and finished plant programs.
House Plants
We offer 20+ new houseplant varieties annually including alocasia, monstera, and philodendron species. Our program includes both common favorites and rare cultivars with detailed care instructions provided for each selection.
Companion Foliage
Our companion foliage program provides complementary plants to enhance primary crop displays. This includes specialized selections like calathea and ctenanthe varieties that improve visual appeal in retail environments.
People
Doug Cole
Owner
Doug Cole founded D S Cole Growers in 1985 and has led its growth into a national supplier of premium plant material. With decades of horticultural experience, he oversees all breeding partnerships and product selection decisions.
Questions
What plant varieties do you specialize in?
We specialize in annuals, perennials, succulents, houseplants, and companion foliage with over 20 new varieties added annually.
What are your minimum order requirements?
Minimum orders are $1,000 for grower truck delivery and $400 for pick-up. Below minimum orders incur a $12 charge.
How do I submit a quality claim?
Submit all claims to your broker within 24 hours of receipt with photographic documentation of any quality issues.
Do you offer shipping nationwide?
We provide shipping throughout the Northeast via grower truck, LTL freight, or airfreight from Manchester or Boston airports.
When is your open house event?
Our annual open house showcases new varieties for the upcoming season, with 2025 varieties demonstrated in our latest event video.
Videos
