Claimed to be the most famous clematis of all, C. Jackmanii was bred by Woking nurseryman George Jackman in 1858. It is still the most widely grown clematis in Europe and North America.
150 years of growing tradition
Since before the Crimean War the Woking area of Surrey has been world renowned for the plants produced. The sandy soil of Bagshot Heath proved to be particularly well suited to growing rhododendrons and azaleas and, from the early nineteenth century, renowned names, such as Jackman, Waterer. Slocock, Hilling and Fromow, grew up around the West End, Windlesham and Bagshot areas.
Today the area still has the biggest concentration of hardy plant nurseries in the UK. They range from small family businesses to branches of national names, but they are all characterised by their independence.
In 1978 a group of growers in the area got together to launch the Woking Nursery Exhibition and today there are 19 nurseries plus Merrist Wood Campus, the Exhibition hosts, in the group. Between them they offer an ever-increasing selection of top-quality plant material covering everything from acers to zinnias, for the nursery, retail landscaping and amenity sectors.
As each nursery has its own specialities, the Woking district can offer a choice of plants unrivalled in Britain, all within a 15-mile radius of the Chobham cannon.
The selection of plants is backed by fast efficient service, with most nurseries offering the extras you have come to expect, such as promotional material and pre-pricing. Many offer a Cash and Carry Service, as well as delivering direct to your door.
Why not spend a day or two in the area and see the plants for yourself, and discuss your needs with nurserymen who care - some of whom are third or fourth generation growers.
Today the area still has the biggest concentration of hardy plant nurseries in the UK. They range from small family businesses to branches of national names, but they are all characterised by their independence.
In 1978 a group of growers in the area got together to launch the Woking Nursery Exhibition and today there are 19 nurseries plus Merrist Wood Campus, the Exhibition hosts, in the group. Between them they offer an ever-increasing selection of top-quality plant material covering everything from acers to zinnias, for the nursery, retail landscaping and amenity sectors.
As each nursery has its own specialities, the Woking district can offer a choice of plants unrivalled in Britain, all within a 15-mile radius of the Chobham cannon.
The selection of plants is backed by fast efficient service, with most nurseries offering the extras you have come to expect, such as promotional material and pre-pricing. Many offer a Cash and Carry Service, as well as delivering direct to your door.
Why not spend a day or two in the area and see the plants for yourself, and discuss your needs with nurserymen who care - some of whom are third or fourth generation growers.
On the following 11 pages are contact details of the nurseries within the Woking area along with a list of their key products. They are waiting to hear from you.
Picture courtesy of Floramedia
A committee formed by the Woking growers organises the annual Woking Nursery Exhibition (WNE) which is held on the second Wednesday of July every year.
WNE is the UK’s longest-running plants-only showcase of British-grown nursery stock. Invited growers from outside the Woking area join the Woking nurserymen to stage an event which attracts the garden retail trade, growers, landscapers, garden designers and local authorities.
For full details of WNE which takes place on July 14 this year at Merrist Campus, Guildford College, Worplesdon, Surrey GU3 3PE click tab
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