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New Forest Hostas & Hemerocallis

Lymington, Hampshire

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Specialist nursery1,000+ Hosta varietiesOpen daysBy appointmentNew Forest edge

📞 07876 676960
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📍 Springhill Nurseries, Shirley Holms, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8NG

⏰ Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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 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.

Coordinates: 50.7981, -1.6258 · Open in Google Maps

🗺 Nearby Garden Centres

Garden Centre	Area	Approx. Distance
Everton Garden Centre	Lymington	2.8 miles
Bashley Plant Centre	New Milton	7.2 miles
Setley Ridge Garden Centre	Brockenhurst	6.5 miles

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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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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