Open on published open days and by appointment only outside those dates. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Always check the website for current open day dates before travelling — do not visit without confirming.
🌿 What’s Here
Hosta Collection
Over 1,000 varieties of Hosta — one of the UK’s most comprehensive specialist collections. From miniatures to giants, includes many rare varieties available nowhere else locally.
Hemerocallis (Daylilies)
Extensive Hemerocallis selection alongside the hostas — an unusual and complementary specialty that sets this nursery apart.
Ferns & Foliage Plants
A curated range of ferns and unusual foliage plants chosen to complement the hosta collection in shaded and woodland settings.
Expert Plant Advice
A small specialist nursery run by people who know their plants intimately. Open day visits offer direct access to grower knowledge.
Open Day Events
Seasonal open days typically run spring through late summer. The open day format allows time to browse, compare varieties, and seek advice without the pressures of a busy retail environment.
Online Ordering
Plants can be ordered online for delivery between open days — useful for those unable to attend in person.
📍 Getting Here
🚂 By Rail (South Western Railway)
Lymington Pier station (South Western Railway via Brockenhurst) is approximately 3 miles. A car or taxi is needed from the station.
🚌 By Bus
Limited rural bus services serve the Boldre area. A car is strongly recommended — the nursery is set in countryside lanes.
🚗 By Car
Located at Springhill Nurseries, Shirley Holms, Boldre. Follow SatNav to SO41 8NG from Lymington. Narrow lanes — allow extra time.
🚲 By Bike
Country lanes connect Lymington and Boldre — suitable for experienced cyclists. Check OS mapping for the route through Shirley Holms.
Nearby garden centres listed on allgardencentres.co.uk. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times will be longer.
📊 How It Compares Locally
New Forest Hostas & Hemerocallis (this listing)
No rating
Local average (6 centres)
4.4 ★
Highest in dataset
4.7 ★
New Forest Hostas & Hemerocallis occupies a unique specialist niche with no direct local competitor. Its 1,000+ variety Hosta collection draws enthusiasts from across the UK, making it a destination rather than a local convenience.
6 Hampshire garden centres tracked on allgardencentres.co.uk. All Google public rating data, June 2026.
💡 Before You Go
ESSENTIAL: Always check the website for current open day dates before visiting — the nursery is not open to casual drop-ins outside published open days.
Hostas are at their best in late spring; Hemerocallis peak in mid-summer — time your visit accordingly.
Online ordering is available for delivery between open days if you can’t attend in person.
Narrow country lanes lead to the nursery — allow extra journey time and follow SatNav to SO41 8NG carefully.
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