Welcome to the British Hosta & Hemerocallis Society…

The BHHS is a registered Charity (1003489), existing to promote the study and cultivation of Hosta and Hemerocallis (daylilies). It is an affiliate of the Royal Horticultural Society.

The British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society aims to:

• Increase knowledge about Hostas and Daylilies
• Encourage you to grow Hostas and Daylilies
• Preserve and explore the history of Hostas and Daylilies
• Answer botanical and cultural queries and give advice.
• Publish and preserve information about Hostas and Daylilies
The public area of our Website gives you free access to useful information and news about Hostas and Daylilies

Latest news

Changes to Membership Fees

At the 2022 Annual General Meeting the Chairman explained that membership fees must be increased. This is because Charities Commission regulations say that we cannot give more benefit to members than our subscription income. Substantial Increases in printing costs for the Journal mean this regulation…

Join the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society

By joining the BHHS you receive…

The BHHS Journal twice a year. A full colour printed Journal

Access to the Members’ Area of the BHHS Website
which includes:

More information on Hostas and Daylilies
Online copies of the Hosta and Hemerocallis Handbooks (downloadable)
Online copies of the BHHS Journals (all downloadable).
Access to the BHHS Library Catalogue
Garden Directory of gardens open to members by appointment
Discounts at some specialist nurseries.

Membership of BHHS costs from £20.00 p.a. from Jan. 2023

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