Wildgoose Nurery - home of Bouts Violas, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Welcome to Wildegoose Nursery, home of Bouts Violas

We specialise in hardy, perennial Violas, with a continually expanding collection of over 150 varieties, comprising of old favourites and the best new introductions.

The Bouts Viola collection was established in 1978 by Mark and Stephanie Roberts.  Their passion and dedication to ‘all things Viola’ has not only helped to preserve many old and rare varieties that might otherwise have been lost, but also led to the introduction of many new varieties, of which Elaine Quin, Perry’s Pride, Mark’s Dainty and Isabel are to name but a few.

In August 2011 Mark and Stephanie Roberts retired and we, here at Wildegoose Nursery, have been fortunate enough to take on this wonderful collection.

The idea for Wildegoose Nursery began back at RHS Garden Wisley in 2006 where we met as trainees and dreamt of having a beautiful garden and nursery business of our own. Well, five years on and the garden is still a work in progress, but the Violas are doing well in their new home in the beautiful Shropshire Hills.

We hope that you enjoy the new website, which for the first time allows plants to be easily purchased through our new online shop.  For those who prefer a paper version, we still produce a catalogue each year, which can easily be requested via our online form.

As before we will continue to exhibit the Viola collection at Horticultural shows around the country, details of which can be found on our events page.  Finally, in 2012 there will be a rare chance to see the entire Bouts Viola collection in the walled garden at Mynd Hardy plants over the weekend of June 9th and 10th.  We hope to see some of you there.

Best Wishes - Laura Crowe and Jack Willgoss

Photos above: Mayfly, Mrs Chichester and Eris

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