Gateway Garden Center 7277 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin DE 19707

open daily
9am - 5pm

Cercis Canadensis 'Flame Thrower'

Native Trees - In Store Now!

Cool weather creates the perfect planting window for our stunning native collection! Leading our diverse selection, the spectacular ‘Flame Thrower’ features heart-shaped foliage that transitions from burgundy to green, then blazes orange-red in fall. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for smaller landscapes seeking maximum seasonal impact. View our selection of native Redbuds.

Beyond our impressive Redbud collection, we’ve curated an equally stunning array of other native species to complete your landscape vision. Red Sunset Maples promise decades of fiery fall brilliance, while Cherokee Princess and Cherokee Brave Dogwoods offer elegant spring blooms in white and pink.

Maple 'Red Sunset'
Dogwood 'Cherokee Princess'
Dogwood 'Cherokee Brave'

Upcoming Events

September 27 at Winterthur

Enjoy a day of fun, action, and education at Winterthur!

Activities include nature walks, talks, demonstrations, and a native plant sale with Gateway Garden Center.

Included with admission. Members free. Includes book sale and signing. Presented by Delaware Master Naturalists

For more info, click HERE or visit:

https://www.winterthur.org/calendar/delawild/

 

Schedule of Events

10:15 am: Native Plants for Your Home Garden talk by Nancy Bell, Gateway Garden Center

11:00 am: Gardening in a Changing Climate talk by Ron Simpson, estate guide

1:00 pm: The Humane Gardener lecture by Nancy Lawson, author, followed by book signing

2:30 pm: Pollinators talk by Jacquelyn Fitzgerald, ecologist and educator 

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A Little About us...

Family owned and passionate about plants since 1979!

We provide the highest quality and best selection of plants and gardening supplies in the Mid-Atlantic, with a strong focus on regional natives.

Whether you are new to gardening or an experienced horticulturist, you can expect our knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you with plant selection based on your individual garden goals. 

We believe so strongly about the quality of the plants we sell, just about all our hardy perennials, trees, and shrubs are backed by our one-year guarantee

Your success is our success and we hope to see you soon!