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East Sussex

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McBean’s Orchid Nursery

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A visit to McBean’s opens the door to the spectacular McBean’s Collection, an irreplaceable living museum of horticulture featuring unique Oncidiums and Cymbidiums. Some of the plants have been cultivated for over 100 years, coveted by collectors and winning medals worldwide. The diversity and outstanding quality of these orchids has seen McBean’s win over 70 gold awards at Chelsea Flower Show.

Drop into the onsite shop to pick out the perfect orchid for yourself or a loved one, along with all the accessories you’ll need to keep it growing happily for years – composts, fertilisers, pots, mosses and more.