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Q&A With Lilly Gomm
We are delighted to have designer Lilly Gomm in the Hillier team for 2019, making her RHS Chelsea Flower Show design debut. Ahead of the show, we found out more about her love of garden design, sources of inspiration and Chelsea experience to date, including a number of questions from Hillier Gardening Club members. Where did your passion for garden design come from? It really began when working in garden maintenance in Central London. The company I…
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New Chelsea Plant 2019 | Weigela ‘Picobella Rosa’
Weigela 'Picobella Rosa' is a stunning new form of weigela. Bred by Bert Verhoef on his nursery in Hazerswoude, the Netherlands, it was selected out of many possible new weigela varieties due to its many appealing characteristics. This small shrub boasts strikingly vibrant deep-pink flowers and fine foliage, which creates real interest in the garden. W. ‘Picobella Rosa’ has an exceptionally long flowering time and is extremely floriferous. This abundance of flowers is loved by bees. Naturally compact…
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New Chelsea Plant 2019 | Cordyline ‘Pink Star’
Cordyline ‘Pink Star’ is a tough evergreen shrub, particularly in comparison with other pink cordyline varieties. Bred by Grzegorz Tuszyński, C. 'Pink Star' is a sport of C. 'Red Star' produced to give a striking colour that does not bleach or fade in the sun. It also has improved over-winter performance and disease resistance. Its vivid pink leaves give a bold, almost tropical look. This is a perfect plant for a container, creating dramatic interest…
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New Chelsea Plant 2019 | Isoplexis isabelliana ‘Bella’
Isoplexis isabelliana ‘Bella’ is an unusually compact and bushy variety of Canary Island Foxglove. It was bred by plant breeder Birdie Lenard-Fountain, who fell in love with the tenacity of the genus. In its wild state, the growth habit of I' 'Bella' is quite open and large and it has been specifically bred to keep the elegance of the wild. I. 'Bella is a perennial distinguished by both its habit and delightful dense spikes of sherbet…
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Chelsea Flower Show 2019 In Numbers
There is a huge amount of unseen work, materials - and of course, cups of tea - that go into creating a Chelsea garden. We take a look at the figures behind the flowers as we count our Hillier 2019 'Chelsea By Numbers'.
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Hillier Announces New Plants to be Launched at Chelsea
3rd April 2019 - Making their debut at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 are three new plant varieties introduced by Hillier Nurseries. Each brings vibrant colour to ‘The Stihl Hillier Garden’, which is designed by Lilly Gomm and sponsored for the second year running by the world-famous garden tool manufacturer, STIHL. The three new introductions are Weigela ‘Picobella Rosa’, Isoplexis isabelliana ‘Bella’ and Cordyline ‘Pink Star’, all of which add colour to any garden and require…
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Hillier Celebrates Chelsea Gold and Second Place for Plant of the Year
May 2018 – Hillier is once again celebrating extending its world-record for having received the most consecutive gold medals in the history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The company, which is the most successful exhibitor that Chelsea has ever had, has increased its winning run to 73 gold medals. This year’s medal was awarded to the Hillier team, for its “Stihl Inspiration” by Hillier garden, designed by Sarah Eberle. The gold was made all the…
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Hillier to Blend Contemporary and Traditional Design for RHS Chelsea 2019
February 2019 – Hillier Nurseries, the most successful exhibitor in the history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting again this year and can now reveal the design of the 2019 garden. ‘The Stihl Hillier Garden’ blends together contemporary and traditional themes in this year’s design. The central element of the garden, alongside the thousands of beautiful quality plants, will be a striking water feature that will bring a…
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Chelsea By Numbers
May 2017 - Ever wondered what goes into planning and installing an award-winning Chelsea garden? Every millimetre of a show garden is meticulously thought through and each aspect has to be carried out with military precision. As Chelsea’s most successful exhibitor, no company knows this better than Hillier, who will this year be seeking its 72nd consecutive gold medal. The Chelsea judges have a fine eye for detail so every little thing has to be absolutely perfect…
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Constructing a Chelsea Flower Show Centrepiece
A first look at part of the spring structure at Fordingbridge How a tonne of metal is transformed to be a Chelsea Flower Show centrepiece April 2017 - Running through the spine of the Hillier Chelsea Flower Show garden will be a phenomenal structure that encapsulates the theme for its 2017 garden: ‘Hillier’s Spring’. A four-metre-high metallic spring will coil its way through the Hillier exhibit, the rings of which weigh over one tonne and will span the…
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Smoked Mackerel Pâté Recipe
Time: c. 10 mins Smoked mackerel pâté makes a simple and delicious starter, or even a tasty lunch — pile onto slices of hot sourdough and savour. It can be made in advance and stored chilled for up to 3 days. Ingredients 2 smoked mackerel fillets250g cream cheeseJuice of ½ lemon or lime2 teaspoons horseradish sauceHot sourdough toast, watercress and lemon or lime wedges to serve Method 1. Remove the skin from the mackerel and place with the other…
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Hillier Welcomes Adam Dunnett to its Board of Directors
Hillier Nurseries is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to its Board of Directors, effective from 4th April 2019. He will also continue in his role as Amenity Sales Director. Chairman of Hillier, Robert Hillier, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Adam to the board; he brings with him a wealth of industry experience. Our top-quality trees have always been a huge part of Hillier business and our Amenity team continues to go from…
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Designing with Colour with the RHS Practical Cactus & Succulent Book
For the houseplant lover, the RHS Practical Cactus & Succulent Book is a definitive guide to propagating, nurturing and designing with more than 200 cacti and succulents. Courtesy of the RHS, we bring you an extract from the book that looks at how to design with colour in mind. Cactus & Succulents | Designing with Colour There's a range of different-coloured cacti and succulents to design with. Sticking with a single, harmonious palette is the easiest…
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Hillier Celebrates Another Record Breaking Year at Annual Awards
Hillier Garden Centre Newbury, winners of Garden Centre of the Year 2018. The annual Hillier Garden Centre Awards, held on Sunday 25th November 2018, were an opportunity to once again reflect on the successes and challenges for the industry as well as celebrate leading suppliers and Hillier people who have excelled in another record-breaking year for the company. In a year characterised by extreme cold and hot spells, it was no surprise that the weather was…
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Hillier welcomes two members to its board of directors
George Hillier and Martin Hillier will both be joining the board on Thursday 6th September, with George continuing to manage the property portfolio as Director of Property and Martin taking on the role of a Non-Executive Director. Chairman of Hillier, Robert Hillier, commented: “We are delighted to welcome George and Martin to the board. We are extremely proud to be a family business that looks to the future, so it is wonderful to have the…
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