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Hampshire Carnivorous Plants
Southampton, Hampshire
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Plant Nurseries in Hampshire
5 plant nurseries listed in Hampshire.
The plant nurseries listed across Hampshire are spread widely around the county rather than bunched in one place, with growers near Andover, Winchester, Clanfield, Hayling Island and the countryside east of Southampton. Sparsholt College Plant Nursery is near Winchester, Rumsey Gardens is at Clanfield on the edge of the South Downs, and Meadow Farm Nursery and Tea Room is on Hayling Island.
Because they are so spread out, most Hampshire gardeners will have one within a reasonable drive, but it can be worth travelling a little further for a nursery that suits your own soil. A grower on the chalk near Andover or Clanfield and one close to the coast on Hayling Island deal with quite different conditions, and their stock often reflects that. Smaller nurseries can also be seasonal or open on set days, so check before you set off, particularly outside spring and early summer when stock and hours change most.
Where they are: Andover (1), Clanfield (1), Hayling Island (1), Southampton (1), Winchester (1).
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Meadow Farm Nursery and Tea Room
Hayling Island, Hampshire
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Rumsey Gardens
Clanfield, Hampshire
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Sparsholt College Plant Nursery
Winchester, Hampshire
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Vigo Road Nursery & Florist
Andover, Hampshire
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Gardening in Hampshire
Hampshire has three broad kinds of garden. Much of the middle and north of the county sits on chalk, with thin, alkaline, free-draining soil that suits lavender, clematis, scabious, salvias and many Mediterranean plants but not rhododendrons or camellias. The New Forest and parts of the north-east have sandy, acidic soils where heathers, azaleas and acid lovers thrive, though they dry out fast. Along the coast, including Hayling Island and the Solent shore, winters are milder but salty winds scorch soft leaves, so tough shrubs and shelter hedges come first. Chalk and sand both benefit from plenty of organic matter.
How to choose a plant nursery in Hampshire
When choosing a plant nursery in Hampshire, ask whether the plants are grown on site or bought in, as home-grown stock has usually spent its life in local conditions and settles in more easily. Tell staff whether you garden on chalk, sand or by the sea, and see whether they can point you to plants that suit. Specialist nurseries are worth seeking out for particular groups such as alpines, carnivorous plants or herbaceous perennials. Check roots are white and well spread, not circling the pot, and look out for weeds, pests or moss on the compost surface.
Plant Nurseries in Hampshire: your questions answered
How many plant nurseries are listed in Hampshire?
Garden UK lists 5 plant nurseries in Hampshire, spread across 5 towns and villages including Andover, Clanfield, Hayling Island. 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 soil in Hampshire?
Lavender, rosemary, clematis, scabious, salvias, buddleja, viburnum and many wildflowers grow well on Hampshire chalk. Avoid lime haters like rhododendrons and camellias in the ground, and dig in plenty of compost to help the thin soil hold moisture.
Which plants cope with coastal winds near Hayling Island?
Tough evergreen shrubs such as escallonia, griselinia, elaeagnus and hebes cope well with salty coastal winds. Plant a shelter hedge first, then grow softer perennials and bedding in its lee where the wind is less harsh.
When is the best time to buy plants from a Hampshire nursery?
Autumn and spring are the best times to buy most hardy plants in Hampshire. Autumn planting lets roots establish before summer, which really helps on dry chalk and sand. Bare root hedging and trees are usually sold from late autumn to early spring.
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