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

E-mail

mikedbyford@btinternet.com

Website

www.hazlescrossfarmnursery.co.uk

Statistics

34 species
10 cultivars
603 taxa

Best time to view

Late Feb-early Mar.

Opening Times

Phone for appt. only 12 Feb-1 Apr, may change according to season. Visitor numbers limited at any one time.

Entry

£3 NC, 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.

• No dogs allowed
• WC
• Mail order
• NGS
• Parking
• Plant sales
• Talks