Helleborus spp. & hybrids
Reference collection
Mr Mike Byford
Staffordshire
Description
A complete collection of all known Helleborus species plus all primary hybrids & inter sectional hybrids. The NC also comprises over 500 Helleborus × hybridus including named plants from the famous breeders Helen Ballard & Eric Smith. One full set is housed in a large polytunnel, so can be viewed even during inclement weather.
Contact
Mr Mike Byford
Address
Hazles Cross Farm Nursery
Hollins Lane
Kingsley
Staffordshire
ST10 2EP
Telephone
01538 752669
Website
www.hazlescrossfarmnursery.co.ukStatistics
34 species
10 cultivars
603 taxa
Best time to view
Late Feb-early Mar.
Opening Times
10am-3.30pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat during Feb & Mar. ALL visits are by appt. only and each visitor will be given a specific time to visit. The number of visitors at any time will be limited to 4 to ensure social safe distancing. One way circulation in the display for safe distancing.
Entry
£3 to view the collection, entry to the nursery is free.
Directions
½ mile off the A52 in the village of Kingsley. Coming up the hill into Kingsley from Leek, past the old brick works on the L, turn sharp L at the bend at the top of the hill into Hazles Cross/Hollins Lane and the farm is ½ mile up the lane on the R.
© M Byford
