Alan Roper, the CEO of the Blue Diamond Group said “Frosts Garden Centre is a thriving and respected family business with a unique brand and excellent reputation within the local community. Blue Diamond is proud to be the new owner of this aspirational Garden Centre. We intend to protect its heritage and core values whilst driving the business forward into the future and are delighted to welcome Frosts into the Blue Diamond portfolio.”

Established in 1946 the family run business, Frosts Garden Centre has remained a central part of local communities for over 75 years. Frosts offering includes, plants, garden essentials & furniture, restaurant, food hall and shop.

James & Jeremy Frost said “When our grandfather started this business in 1946, he could not possibly have foreseen how Frosts would develop – it has been our family’s passion now for over 75 years. We are not getting any younger, and there is no-one in the Frost family to take over the reins. Therefore, when we received an approach from The Blue Diamond Group, to buy Frosts, we concluded that the time was right – not only for us, but also for the business.”

The Blue Diamond Group currently owns 44 garden centres in the UK and Channel Islands. With their 45th acquisition, the Group moves to a turnover of £332m per annum.