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Alabaré Old Sarum Garden Centre
Salisbury, South West
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Garden Centres in Salisbury
8 garden centres listed in Salisbury.
Several garden centres and plant centres are listed for Salisbury, scattered around the city and its edge, with entries at Wilton to the west, Old Sarum to the north and Porton out to the north east. That spread means most people living in or around the city have one within a short drive, whichever side of Salisbury they live on.
Among those listed are Wilton House Garden Centre, Old Sarum Garden Centre and Porton Garden, Aquatics & Pets Centre, all given a Salisbury address, as well as Heale Garden, Plant Centre and Tea Room, which is also listed under Salisbury. The postcodes alongside each listing are the best guide to which is nearest. As with any garden centre, it pays to check details such as seasonal opening hours and current stock on each business's own website before making a longer journey for something specific.
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Courtens
Salisbury, South West
01794 884489 View
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Heale Garden, Plant Centre and Tea Room
Salisbury, South West
01722 782504 View
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In-Excess Salisbury Garden Centre and Charlotte's Luxury Tea Room
Salisbury, South West
01722 744918 View
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Old Sarum Garden Centre
Salisbury, South West
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Porton Garden, Aquatics & Pets Centre
Salisbury, South West
01980 611116 View
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Wilton Garden Centre Riverside Restaurant
Salisbury, South West
01722 746746 View
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Wilton House Garden Centre
Salisbury, South West
01722 746746 View
Gardening in Salisbury
Much of the Salisbury area sits on chalk, so soils are often thin, flinty, alkaline and quick to dry out in summer. That suits plants like lavender, clematis, scabious, pinks, viburnum and many herbs, but limits acid lovers such as camellias and blueberries unless they go in pots of ericaceous compost. The river valleys of the Avon, Nadder, Wylye and Bourne meet near the city, and gardens on lower ground can have richer, damper soil but also colder air that settles on still nights, giving late frosts. Mulching chalk beds in spring and watering new plants through their first summer are two of the most useful habits here.
How to choose a garden centre in Salisbury
On chalk, the best garden centre is one whose staff know which plants actually like lime. Ask whether a shrub tolerates alkaline soil before buying, and be wary of a display full of acid lovers with no warning on the label. A good range of ericaceous compost and large containers is useful if you want to grow those plants anyway. Look for perennials that have been outdoors and look sturdy rather than lush, as they will cope better with dry summers. For anyone with a garden by the river, a section of moisture tolerant plants and advice on frost pockets is a good sign.
Garden Centres in Salisbury: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in Salisbury?
Garden UK lists 8 garden centres in Salisbury. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
Can you grow rhododendrons in Salisbury?
Not easily in the ground, as much of the Salisbury area has chalky, alkaline soil. They grow well in large pots of ericaceous compost watered with rainwater, which is the simplest way to enjoy them here.
What are the best plants for chalk soil around Salisbury?
Lavender, rosemary, pinks, scabious, clematis, viburnum, philadelphus and buddleja all do well on chalk. Many wildflowers native to Salisbury Plain also suit gardens nearby, and add plenty for pollinators.
Do gardens near Salisbury's rivers get late frosts?
Yes, low ground in the river valleys can collect cold air on clear, still nights, so frost can arrive later in spring than on higher ground. Delay planting tender bedding until late May and keep fleece to hand.
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