Callus Garden Centre

Callus Garden Centre is a plant nursery and garden shop on Triq l-Imqabba in Siġġiewi, in the south-west of Malta. Jonathan Callus started it in 2006, and it has grown into a place that sells plants, supplies and garden furniture and also designs and builds gardens.

For UK visitors with a villa or a roof terrace in Malta, it is a one-stop address for plants that cope with the climate and for professional help with the outdoor space. It is listed in our directory of garden centres in Malta, and Siġġiewi is a short drive from the old capital in our Mdina guide.

Plants, flowers and homeware

The range covers indoor and outdoor plants, fresh flowers, garden supplies, garden furniture and giftware. It is described as more than a garden centre and nursery: an inspired collection that includes unusual plants, artisan-made decorative pieces and a changing array of items that bring beauty and flavour to the home and garden.

The photographs of the nursery give a feel for the breadth, from succulents and cacti to flowering shrubs, ferns, orchids and topiary, plus shelves of plant pots and bags of soil and compost. Maltese summers are hot and dry, so it is worth reading our Malta weather guide before choosing what to plant, then asking the staff which varieties suit your site.

The aim is a high level of service, with constant improvements so that every customer has the best possible experience. If you are planning a larger scheme, take photographs and rough measurements of your garden or terrace, and note how much sun and shade each area receives, so that the advice you get is specific to your plot.

Landscaping, design and maintenance

Beyond retail, Callus offers landscaping services that pair the right landscape with each home. The services list includes plants and flowers, landscaping, garden design and maintenance, installation of automatic irrigation systems, well cleaning, and maintenance contracts for outdoor and office spaces. A vertical gardens section and a gallery of finished work show the results.

For a UK owner who is away much of the year, the maintenance contracts and automatic irrigation are the practical pieces: a garden that keeps itself watered and is checked regularly. Our Malta relocation guide covers the wider move for anyone settling in for longer.

Ecco landscaping products

Callus is the preferred partner for Ecco Products in Malta, supplying sustainable solutions for landscaping, drainage and outdoor spaces. The range includes Eccodal, Drainbase artificial grass tiles, EccoGravel, 1Connect and 2Connect jointing compounds, Core Edge and Core Datum Edge, Multidal, EccoBorder edging in several versions, EccoTree Guard, the Ecco O Bag water bag and Eccofence systems.

These products suit both homes and commercial projects. The business offers product guidance and installation expertise, so you can ask how a gravel drive, artificial lawn or planting border would be built before you commit.

Visiting Siġġiewi

The garden centre opens seven days a week, which is unusual and handy when you are in Malta for a short stay. Summer hours are shorter, from July to mid-September. Siġġiewi is close to some of the island's best-known heritage sites, such as the Ħaġar Qim temples and the cliffs near the Blue Grotto, so a plant-buying trip can fit into a day out. Our things to do in Malta page has more ideas, and the 24/7 Fitness Club in Żebbuġ is the nearest gym listing.

If you would like to know more about the island before you plan a garden, see our about Malta overview. When you are ready, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Callus Garden Centre.