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Shipping Policy

  • Writer: Seedhouseplants
    Seedhouseplants
  • Oct 1, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 23

Here’s everything you need to know about getting your plants and gifts safely and quickly!




📦 Order Processing Times


  • Orders are usually prepared within 0–3 working days (Mon–Fri).

  • Live plants are generally dispatched Monday–Thursday to avoid weekend delays in transit.

  • Larger or more complex orders (e.g. corporate or event orders) and during busy periods like Christmas may take a little longer.

  • If your order is needed for a specific date (birthday, wedding, event), let us know! We can make sure it’s dispatched in time.




📦 UK Mainland Shipping

(England, Scotland & Wales)



Standard Services:

Service

Delivery Aim

Notes

  1. Courier Tracked / Royal Mail 2nd

2–4 working days

Depends on weight

  1. Royal Mail 48 Tracked

2–3 working days



Express Services:

Service

Delivery Aim

Notes

  1. Courier Next Working Day

1 working day

Orders before 10:00 AM

  1. Royal Mail 24 / FedEx Priority

1 working day

Orders before 10:00 AM Depends on weight


Delivery Info:

  • Orders placed on weekends or after 16:00 on weekdays are processed the next working day.

  • Typical couriers: Evri, InPost, Yodel. You can let us know if you prefer a specific courier.


Note: Delivery times are estimates from the courier. Rare delays may occur due to weather, strikes, or mishandling. We’re happy to help if any issues arise.




📦 How We Package Your Order


  • Each item is wrapped in paper individually or in small groups.

  • All packaging is made from recycled materials and is completely zero-plastic,

  • Read more about our packaging on our Packaging blog post




📦 Tracking Your Order


  • You’ll receive a tracking email once your order is dispatched (for Couriers, Royal Mail 24 & 48).

  • Royal Mail 1st & 2nd class don’t offer full tracking updates.

  • If your order hasn’t arrived 7 working days after dispatch, please get in touch with your name and order number.




📦 International Shipping


  • If you’re ordering outside mainland Great Britain, please check your country’s import rules for live plants and soil.

  • Some areas (Northern Ireland, EU) may require phytosanitary certificates or border inspections. We currently cannot supply these certificates.

  • We cannot refund orders delayed, charged, or confiscated during import.

  • Don’t worry, our plant-free kits and gifts travel beautifully internationally with no paperwork needed!




📦 Delayed or Special Delivery


  • Want your order held for a special occasion? Just leave a note or drop us a message, and we’ll hold it until you need it.




📦 Failed or Missed Deliveries


  • We aren’t responsible for parcels failed or missed due to:


    • Incorrect address

    • Not being in to accept delivery

    • Loss/damage in a safe place

    • Extended or rearranged delivery windows

    • Late ordering, leaving insufficient processing and delivery time

    • Choosing a delivery service that isn’t suitable for your address or area


  • In some cases, we can contact the courier for updates, but this may delay delivery.




📦 Damaged Items


  • If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us with a photo as soon as possible. We’ll help sort it out. View our Returns Policy here




📦 Questions? We’re Here to Help!


If you have any questions or need advice, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to help!




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