Jubilation as one-of-a-kind plant shop Rose Clover announces re-launch following devastating fire

A plant shop, which faced devastation following a fire, has announced that it will be re-launching.

On April 27, firefighters responded to a blaze in the flat above the store but it quickly consumed the roof. The fire caused devastating damage to the entire building, including the Rose Clover store beneath.

Liz Penman, owner of Rose Clover.

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Liz Penman, owner of Rose Clover. Picture: Sarah Standing (041124-4265) | Sarah Standing

The business will no longer have a physical shopfront but it will operate online and Liz has already organised two Christmas workshops in partnership with other businesses.

Liz said: “The shop suffered huge damage due to a fire on Elm Grove back in April and I think a lot of people out there are wondering what has happened to it because it’s just covered in scaffolding- the building is in disrepair and we’ve had to walk away from it.

Liz Penman (37) from Portsmouth, owner of Rose Clover.

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Liz Penman (37) from Portsmouth, owner of Rose Clover. Picture: Sarah Standing (041124-8127) | Sarah Standing

“We have launched some Christmas workshops which have sold out at the Corner Collective which is great news so Christmas wreath making and we also have launched another workship at the PoolHouse.

“It’s a beautiful studio so if you would like to make wreaths with me this year go to the website and that’s where you can book tickets.”

Alongside new workshop classes, Liz has also transformed her website for Rose Clover to offer a huge range of plants, pots, accessories and gifts, perfect for Christmas.

Liz will also be shipping nationally as well as plant styling which will help transform a space using plants.

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