In summary
Founded in Guernsey in 1904, Blue Diamond has been transformed from a traditional horticultural business into a destination garden centre group spanning gardening, home and leisure, and food and hospitality. The business operates 54 garden centres across the UK and Channel Islands.
Investment strategy
- Expand the garden centre estate through greenfield openings and acquisitions
- Drive organic profit growth through improvements in sales density and other operational metrics
Progress
The transaction completed on 2 July 2026.
We are pleased to welcome Caledonia as a partner for the next stage of Blue Diamond’s development. Throughout the process, the Caledonia team demonstrated a clear understanding of our business, culture and our ambitious plans for the future. Its long-term approach and flexible capital base make it an ideal partner as we continue to invest in our estate, pursue further growth opportunities and build on the platform we have created over the last 25 years.
Simon BurkeChair, Blue Diamond
