Larkspur Nursery
Background Information
Ashley Ramsbottom, the proprietor, has had a long association with Delphiniums during the 20 years he spent growing them at the RHS Garden in Wisley. Despite growing many other plants Delphiniums remained a firm favourite so when the opportunity to run his own nursery came about the choice of plant was simple.
Ashley, left school at 15 to work as an apprentice at Wisley moving to the Propagation Department after a few years. Whilst at Wisley he progressed to Supervisor in the Propagation Department and was responsible for training: staff, visitors and students in propagation techniques and producing many different plants for the RHS Garden and Trials field. Some of our customers have attended these workshops and still seek his advice with propagation.
Testimonial for Ashley from Jim Gardiner, Curator, RHS Garden Wisley
‘During his time at Wisley he became a skilled propagator, initially pioneering the rooting techniques needed for Delphiniums and latterly with grafting woody plants using the ‘hot pipe’ method’
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See Ashley’s propagation tips on the RHS website. Page 6 of the RHS Trials Delphinium Bulletin |
Our Delphiniums
Situated in the delightful Fens of Lincolnshire we benefit from long sunny days which are ideal for growing healthy 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.
What is happening now?
SCENES FROM THE NURSERY 2005
SCENES FROM THE NURSERY 2006
SCENES FROM THE NURSERY 2007
SCENES FROM THE NURSERY 2008
SCENES FROM THE NURSERY 2009
More Information?
If you have time and want to know more about us read How it all Began
