Welcome to Larkspur Nursery
Specialist Delphinium Growers
We are a small family run nursery which specialises in growing a wide range Delphiniums from cuttings supplied direct to the gardener via mail order. Situated in the delightful Fens of Lincolnshire we benefit from long sunny days which are ideal for growing healthy delphinium plants. With over 20 years experience of propagation, gained whilst working for the Royal Horticultural Society, we know what constitutes a good strong plant. We are hoping to continue to expand our collection and make even more varieties of the Delphinium elatum and Delphinium Belladonna Group available to gardeners, so we are happy to hear from any keen delphinium gardeners out there who have rare delphinium plants we could add to our collection. ll comments or feedback about the website are welcomed, to do this please contact us at info@larkspur-nursery.co.uk If you would like a copy of our catalogue please send 2 First Class stamps with your address to: Larkspur Nursery, Fourways, Dog Drove South, Holbeach Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 0SD |
What's Happening On the Nursery Now
We have now finished sending out plants for 2008 and are busy preparing our stock plants for next year. This is a time of year when we have lots of watering and potting to do and also the general tidying up we have had to leave during our busy time. We have recently expanded our standing out area so we hope our display of flowering young delphiniums plants will be even better this autumn!
We have sown our own open pollinated seed again (see main picture) this year and we have hundreds of seedlings to select from. We must stress that we cannot guarantee the colours of seedlings but we have found many varieties produce at least some seedlings similar to the mother plants, as well as some delightful variations. Please order the plants themselves if you need delphiniums of a definate colour and form.
There is a still just time for seed sowing, for those keen propagators amongst you, if you can protect your young seedling plants this winter. We still have seed for sale and will be adding to the list soon once we have finished collecting this year's seed. Please check out our Seed List for available seeds and place orders by post using the Seed Order Form or place orders online using PayPal.
Seedlings from 2006 seed
We will have large delphinium plants for sale at the end of the season for February 2009 delivery and a list of available delphinium plants will be on the website at the end of the growing season. If you would like us to notify you when the list is available please send your email address to info@larkspur-nursery.co.uk
The new list of small delphinium plants for sale now and for delivery in June 2009 is now online. Please check out our Small Plant List for available plants and place orders by post using the Small Plant Order Form or place orders online using PayPal. Early orders will benefit from 2008 prices as unfortunately we will have to increase prices in the new year! Please order early to avoid disappointment.
The new list of other plants for sale now and for delivery now is now online. Please check out our Other Plant List for available plants and place orders by post using the Order Form or place orders online using PayPal. Please order early to avoid disappointment as we only have limited stock.
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Larkspur Nursery On Tour in 2008
We have enjoyed meeting more of our customers around the country this year at the shows below and we will hopefully be adding more shows to our list for 2009. We try and bring a good selection of delpinium plants and seeds to each show so come and meet us and pick up a bargain and please bring the good weather with you! Just look out for our white umbrella!
Chatsworth Plant Sale, Bakewell, Derbyshire - Sunday 20th April Find out more
Elgoods Specialist Plant Fair, Wisbech, Cambridge - Sunday 11th May Find out more
HPS (Rutland Group) Plant Fair, Ashwell House, Nr Oakham, Rutland - Sunday 25th May Find out more
Flower Power Fairs, Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire - Sunday 8th June Find out more
Gilbert White's House, Selbourne, Hampshire - Saturday and Sunday 21st to 22nd June Find out more
A great day in Skipton even the sun came out for a great Yorkshire reception!
Where to see Delphiniums around the country
We are always trying to find gardens that have good delphinium displays so please let us know if you find somewhere not listed. Here are some we have come across so far:
The Royal Horticultural Society Trials Field, at Wisley, has a permanent trial of Delphiniums. Find out more
Temple Newsam Park, in Leeds, is a National Collection Holder for Delphiniums. Find out more
Godington House and Gardens in Ashford, Kent, has a Delphinium Society border. Find out more
Castle Howard, near York, has a marvellous Delphinium border. Find out more
Alnwick Garden, in Northumberland, has a well stocked Delphinium border. Find out more
Regents Park, in London, has recently gained National Collection status for a marvellous collection of AGM Delphinium's situated in the Queen Mary's Gardens near the main entrance at Jubilee Gate. Find out more
Haddon Hall, in Derbyshire, has a collection of over 60 varieties of Delphinium as well as a splendid garden. Find out more
Anglesey Abbey, in Lode, Cambridge, has a fine herbaceous border at it's best in June and July and with a good selection of Delphiniums. Find out more
Carnell Estate, in Hurlford, Kilmarnock, has good herbaceous borders with fine delphiniums. The Delphinium Society Scottish Group hosted a special delphinium display here at the annual Garden Open Day in July 2008. Find out more
Useful Plant Societies
The Delphinium Society has been in existence since 1928 and has a wealth of knowledge within its membership, within the UK and overseas, on the history and growing of Delphiniums. The society can be contacted via the new website address www.delphinium.org.uk and anyone interested in joining the society can find details on how to do this here Delphinium Society Membership
Delphinium Society members, David and Shirley Bassett, have a very informative website which shares their in depth knowledge of Delphiniums www.david.bassett.care4free.net/index.htm
The Royal Horticultural Society has a wealth of information on a wide range of plants and a very useful Plant Finder where our plants are listed. www.rhs.org.uk
The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG) has lists of collection holders for Delphiniums. www.nccpg.org.uk
The Hardy Plant Society has detailed information on many hardy herbaceous garden plants, it celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2007 so has many years of experience to pass on. www.hardy-plant.org.uk
The Cottage Garden Society has information to delight the enthusiast of the cottage garden plants and celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. www.theCGS.org.uk