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The Plant Specialist Nursery

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire

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Specialist nurseryRHS recommendedDisplay gardensRare varietiesSeasonal opening

📞 01494 866650
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📍 7 Whitefield Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BH

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

Open April to October only, Wednesday to Saturday. Closed November to March. Always verify before travelling — seasonal hours can change.

🌿 What’s Here

Specialist Perennials

A curated collection of new and unusual herbaceous perennials — beyond the typical garden centre range. A destination for serious plant enthusiasts.

Ornamental Grasses

Extensive ornamental grass selection including rare species not commonly found elsewhere in Buckinghamshire.

Display Gardens

On-site display beds allow visitors to see mature plantings in context — invaluable for choosing the right varieties for your garden.

Expert Advice

Founded in 2002 by specialists Keith Pounder and Sean Walter. Knowledgeable, hands-on advice from the growers who tend the plants themselves.

Seasonal Stock

Stock changes through the season as plants reach their peak. Late spring and early summer offer the broadest selection.

Delivery Available

Delivery service available for orders — useful for those who can’t visit during the limited opening days.

📍 Getting Here

🚂 By Rail (Chiltern Railways)

Great Missenden station (Chiltern Railways from London Marylebone, ~45 mins) is under 1 mile from the nursery. One of the more accessible specialist nurseries by train.

🚌 By Bus

Arriva bus 164 connects Great Missenden with Amersham and High Wycombe. Check current timetables.

🚗 By Car

Off Whitefield Lane, Great Missenden. The A413 passes through the village. Free parking available on site.

🚲 By Bike

The Chess Valley and Misbourne Valley cycle routes offer scenic approaches from Amersham and Wendover.

Coordinates: 51.7093, -0.6978 · Open in Google Maps

🗺 Nearby Garden Centres

Garden Centre	Area	Approx. Distance
Hildreth’s Garden Centre	Prestwood	1.5 miles
Rowan Garden Centre	Chalfont St Giles	4.2 miles
Stotts Nursery	Stokenchurch	5.8 miles

Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.

📊 How It Compares Locally

The Plant Specialist Nursery (this listing)	No rating
Local average (9 centres)	4.4 ★
Highest in dataset	4.9 ★

The Plant Specialist occupies a distinct niche: a specialist grower-nursery rather than a full garden centre. It is unmatched locally for unusual perennials and ornamental grasses, and draws visitors from across the Chilterns and beyond.

9 Buckinghamshire garden centres tracked on allgardencentres.co.uk. All Google public rating data, June 2026.

💡 Before You Go

Open April to October only — closed all winter. Always check the website or call ahead before making a special trip.

Visit in May or early June for the widest selection and the display gardens at their best.

Great Missenden station is under a mile away — one of the few specialist nurseries genuinely accessible by train.

The display beds show plants at mature size: take notes on spacing and companion planting before you buy.

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Rating data: Sourced from Google Maps public listing, June 2026. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Review themes are editorial summaries — not verbatim quotes from any reviewer.
Opening hours: Sourced from Google Business Profile at time of collection. Hours can change — always verify before visiting, especially on bank holidays.
Distances: Straight-line estimates using GPS coordinates. Actual driving distance will be greater.

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This is an independent, family-run business. Browse more independent nurseries and garden centres across the UK on our dedicated directory page.