Welcome to our 2012 Website
Our nursery and display garden, situated just outside Coventry (directions here), is full of rare and unusual flowers and grasses. From spring until autumn there’s so much to see, with extensive collections of Geum, Geranium, Poppies, Agapanthus, Eryngium and Helenium, to name but a few!
Our Plant Collections
We are now National Collection Holders for three plant families, Aster novae-angliae, Anemone nemorosa (both full status) and Sanguisorba (provisional status).
Our Wood Anemones are stunning when the nursery opens in March. Our Sanguisorbas are in flower throughout the summer, and over 50 varieties of Michaelmas Daisies are on show in our display garden during Aster Week in September.
Most plants in the collections are available to buy in the nursery, and our website includes a section packed with information and photos dedicated to all of our collections.
The Library Garden
Visitors often use our garden like a reference book, as all of our plants are clearly labelled. If you make a note of the plants you like which are not yet available in the nursery, we can send you a reminder next year.
After last year’s big changes to the layout at the top end of the garden, the new plants are maturing really well despite the near drought conditions all year!
Garden Visits
We’re happy to arrange visits for garden clubs and societies. These include an introductory chat, viewing the garden and the opportunity to ask questions about the plants. Teas, home-made cakes and light lunches are available at the Potting Shed Café.
Russell’s stunning Quarry Garden, on the same site, is also well worth a visit, especially in late spring, with a dazzling display of azaleas and rhododendrons. For more details contact Di Cockcroft, telephone: 01788 561650 or email: visits@avondalenursery.co.uk
The 2012 Catalogue
This year there are an amazing 300 additions, marked New in the catalogue. These include even more Sanguisorbas, Sedums and Eryngiums.
Look out for our new obsessions, Veronicastrum, Agastache and Coreopsis, the must-have plants for 2012! Most of our plants can be seen in the display garden.
Click here to access our Online Catalogue.
Talks & Advice
Brian is well known for his enthusiastic talks on a variety of subjects, which he can customise for individual garden clubs or societies. Just ask at the nursery for details.
Many of the descriptions in our catalogue include advice about the ideal position for a plant. If you need further advice, please ask at the nursery, but contact us first to check if Brian is here in person! He can also offer a design consultancy service if required.
Mail Order & Availability
Unfortunately we don’t offer mail order, but we can take orders to plant fairs if they are closer to you than the nursery. Check the list of venues on our Events Page.
If you’re visiting the nursery for a particular plant, it’s advisable to contact us beforehand to avoid disappointment, especially later in the season.
Access & Opening Times
You can find directions to the nursery here.
We open every day from March to September.
Monday-Saturday 10am-12.30pm, 2pm-5pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm.
Special Offers
New for the website this year. Special offers!
Check our Special Offers Page regularly to see what bargains are to be had. Contact us first if making a special trip. Our special offer stock disappears very quickly!
Contact Us
Email: enquiries@avondalenursery.co.uk
Website: www.avondalenursery.co.uk
Telephone: 024 7667 3662
Daytime Mobile: 0797 909 3096
Nursery Address: Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry CV8 3AG
Postal Address: 3 Avondale Road, Coventry. CV5 6DZ
We hope to see you soon!
