Hillier Nurseries

Hilliers Garden Centre in Winchester

Hillier Nurseries is a British horticultural and garden centre company based in Romsey, Hampshire.[1][2]

The border created by Sir Harold Hillier in 1964 to celebrate the centenary of the founding of the business.[3]

It was founded by Edwin Hillier in 1864 in Winchester as a florist and plant nursery.[1][4] It expanded as a family business, especially when managed by grandson Harold Hillier.[2][1] As of 2026 it continues to be owned by the Hillier family.[1]

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey were donated by Sir Harold Hillier to Hampshire County Council in 1977 for the public to be able to visit.[5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Our Story, Hillier Nurseries
  2. 1 2 Vanessa Berridge (10 May 2014), "150 years of Hillier Nurseries", Daily Telegraph
  3. ↑ "Big bold borders: Hillier Gardens can inspire us all". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Victorian Britain's horticultural dynasties - and why so few remain". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "About Sir Harold". Things to do in Hampshire. Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Historic England. "Sir Harold Hillier gardens and arboretum (1001367)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
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