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Aylings Garden Centre
Chichester, West Sussex
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Garden Centres in West Sussex
37 garden centres listed in West Sussex.
West Sussex is well served for garden centres, with options in nearly every part of the county. Chichester and the coastal plain have the largest group, followed by Pulborough, Horsham, Haywards Heath and Worthing, and there are smaller spots dotted along the Downs and the Weald around Henfield, Hassocks, Midhurst and Crawley.
That means a shopper in Horsham, Chichester or Worthing usually has several to pick from without a long drive. Wakehurst Plant Centre is listed near Haywards Heath, The Citrus Centre is at Pulborough, Highdown Garden Centre is near Worthing, and Russells Garden Centre is near Chichester. The county also has a fair number of small specialist nurseries alongside the larger chains, which is useful for anyone after particular perennials, citrus or seed. Pairing a visit to a big centre with one to a smaller grower nearby is a good way to see the range on offer.
Where they are: Chichester (5), Horsham (4), Pulborough (4), Haywards Heath (3), Worthing (3), Crawley (2), Hassocks (2), Arun (1), Arundel (1), Bersted (1), Brighton (1), Dial Post (1) and more.
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Bolney Nursey
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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Brick Kiln Garden Centre
Chichester, West Sussex
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Chalcroft Nurseries
Bersted, West Sussex
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Crawley Garden Centre
Crawley, West Sussex
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Denmans Garden
Arundel, West Sussex
01243 278950 View
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Findon Vale Garden Centre
Findon, West Sussex
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Garden Sage
Henfield, West Sussex
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Garden Thyme, Hassocks
Hassocks, West Sussex
07707 195240 View
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Gardner Scardifield Garden Centre
Lancing, West Sussex
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Haskins Garden Centre Roundstone
Littlehampton, West Sussex
01903 777666 View
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Highdown Garden Centre
Worthing, West Sussex
01903 242003 View
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Hillier
Chichester, West Sussex
01243 573696 View
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Hillier Garden Centre Horsham
Horsham, West Sussex
01403 210113 View
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Hilliers Garden Centre
Horsham, West Sussex
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Loder Plants at the Market Garden
Horsham, West Sussex
01403 891412 View
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Newbridge Nurseries Garden Centre
Horsham, West Sussex
01403 272686 View
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Old Barn Garden Centre
Dial Post, West Sussex
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Plants Outside
Chichester, West Sussex
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Pulborough Garden Centre
Pulborough, West Sussex
01798 872981 View
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Rake Garden Centre
Petersfield, West Sussex
01730 293002 View
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Rotherhill Nurseries & Garden Centre
Midhurst, West Sussex
01730 813687 View
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Rushfields Plant Centre
Brighton, West Sussex
01273 857445 View
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Russells Garden Centre
Chichester, West Sussex
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South Downs Nurseries
Hassocks, West Sussex
01273 845232 View
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Squire's Garden Centre Crawley
Crawley, West Sussex
01293 522101 View
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Squires Garden Centre
Pulborough, West Sussex
01903 892006 View
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Stansted Park Garden Centre
Stansted, West Sussex
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Sussex Seed Balls: incorporating Ashes to Blooms
Worthing, West Sussex
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Swains Farm Shop and Garden Centre
Woodmancote, Henfield, West Sussex
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The Aldingbourne Country
Arun, West Sussex
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The Citrus Centre
Pulborough, West Sussex
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The Grow Room
Worthing, West Sussex
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Trug Ltd.
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
01273 884 768 View
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UpCountry Garden and Country Store
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
01444 831311 View
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Village Nurseries
Pulborough, West Sussex
01798 813040 View
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Wakehurst Plant Centre
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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Gardening in West Sussex
West Sussex has three quite different gardening conditions. The South Downs bring thin, chalky, alkaline soil that suits lavender, buddleja, scabious and many lime-loving shrubs. In the north around Horsham and Crawley, Weald clay is common, heavy and slow-draining in winter. Around Pulborough and Midhurst, parts sit on sandier, more acidic soils where heathers and rhododendrons can thrive. Along the coast, the climate is mild but salty winds scorch tender leaves, so tough shrubs like escallonia and griselinia make good windbreaks. Knowing which zone a garden falls in makes buying plants far less hit and miss.
How to choose a garden centre in West Sussex
The best West Sussex garden centre for any one garden often depends on soil. If the garden is on chalk, look for a place that labels plants as lime-tolerant; on sandy acid ground, a centre with a good ericaceous section is useful. Ask staff whether plants were grown locally or brought in from abroad, as locally grown stock is often hardier. For coastal gardens, ask what copes with salt spray before buying hedging. Check whether the centre offers delivery on heavy items, which saves effort on gravel, compost and paving.
Garden Centres in West Sussex: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in West Sussex?
Garden UK lists 37 garden centres in West Sussex, spread across 21 towns and villages including Chichester, Horsham, Pulborough. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
What grows well on chalk in West Sussex?
Lavender, rosemary, buddleja, clematis, scabious, salvias and most herbs do well on chalky soil. Adding compost helps the thin topsoil hold moisture, and avoiding acid lovers like camellias saves a lot of disappointment.
Which hedge plants suit a windy West Sussex coastal garden?
Escallonia, griselinia, tamarisk and sea buckthorn handle salty coastal winds well. Planting a hedge as a windbreak first gives other plants a better chance of settling in behind it.
Is it worth visiting a specialist nursery in West Sussex?
Yes, if the aim is something particular, such as citrus, unusual perennials or plants suited to local soils. The county has several specialists, and their growers can usually give detailed advice on care.
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