Hill House Nursery - Landscove, Devon

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  1. longk

    longk Total Gardener

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    This is my fave so far!


    If you're off down there for a break, leave the luggage at home so that you have space in the car. Prices in person are cheaper than the web site too. I came back with a few, but as an example I got a nice sized Cantua buxifolia for £4.75.

    Three others that I came back with...........

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    Mmmm, love that last one :wub2:
     
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    It's a solid bloomer Louise, but the plant is tender.
    This place would make a nice day out from where you are...........
     
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    it's one of my favourite nurseies too, good for unusual plants and only a few minutes off the A38.

    Another good one is hardy exotics co uk down in the depths of Cornwall near penzance. I always try and call in there when i'm passing, though I do have to restrain myself a little.
     
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      Scillonian - I'll have to check that one out when we go down next year!
       
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      I agree - I think it is an excellent nursery - especially for unusual things.

      Longk - please do tell us what the plants are.

      Is the first Lobelia laxiflora?
      I can't place the second. It looks like a cross between Agnistus australis and Iochroma cyanea.
      And I assume the third is Salvia discolor.
       
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        Peter S - I can't believe that I didn't tag them!!

        You are spot on with one and three, and so very close with number two - it is Iochroma grandiflora.
         
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          First time I saw Salvia discolor was at Edinburgh Botanic Garden such a fantastic striking colour:sunny:
           
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          Had plants mail order from Hill House, big thumbs up from me.
           
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