A GROUP of garden centres have been acquired by a Hampshire-based company saying it is a 'great fit for our business'.

Rosebourne Ltd sites in Weyhill, Aldermaston and Hampton in Arden, have been bought by Hillier Garden Centre.

The acquisition of Rosebourne now brings the number of premises owned by Hillier Garden Centres to 22.

Andover visitors can also expect to see Hampshire-based Hillier Nurseries' range of homegrown plants in Rosebourne garden centres shortly, in addition to the wide range of products already for sale in the centres.

Hillier's wholesale and retail director Chris Francis said: "We are delighted to be adding Rosebourne with its three fantastic garden centres to our business.

"They are all really impressive destinations, we feel they are a great fit for our business. We are looking forward to getting to know the Rosebourne teams and their local gardening communities and inspiring them with our great range of quality Hillier plants."