HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS

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Harold Hillier Gardens

ADULT/SENIOR £41   CHILD £21 - LONG DAY (SOUTH)

In 1953 the distinguished plants man, Sir Harold Hillier, established the Gardens and Arboretum. Over many years he assembled a remarkable collection, aiming to bring together the most comprehensive and unrivalled collection of trees, shrubs and hardy plants in the UK. It is now home to 14 National Collections, over 600 Champion trees and 42,000 plants, including over 200 threatened plant species and is one of the most important modern plant collections in the world. In 1997 the gardens were included by English Heritage on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

The Centenary border was originally planted in 1964 by Sir Harold, it is one of the longest double mixed borders in the country.It was planted with alternating 22 yard bays, to reflect Sir Harold's interest in cricket.

HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS, Saturday, 11th May

 

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