‘Le Jardin Plants’ is a small business run by Partners Richard and Joanna Allsop. Located in the village of Butcombe, in the picturesque Chew Valley, North Somerset, we offer the opportunity for you to visit and view the range of plants for sale. We concentrate on a specialist selection of plants – particularly Delphiniums and Hellebores, and are able to offer a range of individual and select, high quality plants.
Opening Times
During 2003 we expect to be open to the public Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday as follows :
10:00 – 13:00 &
14:00 – 17:00 from March to end October.
These opening times may be subject to minor change, therefore especially if travelling a long distance, it is recommended that you phone to confirm we are open. Visits outside these times may be arranged by appointment.
Please note that unfortunately the grounds are unsuitable for wheel chair access.
Prices
The 2004 catalogue will be published in November / December 2003. Our aim is to provide high quality plants at competitive prices and as such we hope to hold prices as shown in this 2003 catalogue, until the next issue.
Warning – many plants are poisonous. Therefore none of the plants listed should be considered safe for consumption and treated as ornamentals only.
Directions
From Bristol on the A38, pass Bristol Airport and take the first turning on the left signposted to Butcombe. Follow along this lane and then take the first turning right. Stay on this road, going straight on at the minor crossroads, winding down until the road levels. Follow the road until it forks, then take the road up to the left, sign posted to the Church. Le Jardin Plants is the fourth property on the left.
From Bath on the A368 drive through Blagdon village and follow the road as it climbs down. Just past the Post Office which is on the right hand side, take the first turning right, sign posted Butcombe 2 miles. Follow this road , climbing down, go straight across the dam wall and continue for some time. Go past the turning to Aldwich and continue until the road forks. Follow the road around to the left, drive up and you will pass a post box on your right. Continue to where the road forks. Take the right hand fork, sign posted to the Church. Le Jardin Plants is the fourth property on the left.
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Delphiniums Elatum
The following delphinium cuttings will be available from Spring onwards :
Pot Size : 9 cm
Price : £4.50 each
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Colouring / Size
Blue Dawn - Sky Blue with a hint of Pink. Dark eye. 5 ½ Ft
Blue Jade - Soft Blue with a brown eye. 4 Ft
Blue Tit - Indigo Blue, with a black eye. 3 ½ Ft
Can Can - Double flowers Blue,mauve and pink. 3 – 4 Ft
Cassius - Rich Blue, pink and purple flowers with a dark brown eye. 5 – 6 Ft
Conspicuous - AGM - As its name suggests , a very large brown eye, with mauve/lilac
flowers. 5 Ft
Cupid - Sky Blue with white eye. 3 Ft
Elizabeth Cooke - AGM - Purest White, with a white eye. 3 – 4 Ft
Emily Hawkins - AGM - Violet/light purple flowers, with a light brown eye. Excellent
form. 5 –6 Ft
Fanfare - AGM - Silvery light Mauve. White eye. 6 Ft
Fenella - AGM - Excellent Gentian Blue, with a jet black eye. 5 Ft
Floristan - Heliotrope (lilac blue) with a black eye. 5 Ft
Jill Curley - White flowers with a white eye. 5 Ft
Loch Nevis - Classic mid Blue, with pink tones. White eye. 5 – 6 Ft.
Mighty Atom - AGM - Double Lavender. 4 – 5 Ft
Molly Buchanan - Darkest gentian Blue. Black eye. 4 – 5 Ft
Pink Ruffles - Pale Pink with double flower. No eye. 5 Ft
Ruby - A fine deep Pink with brown eye. 5 Ft
Skyline - Sky Blue with double flower. White eye. 5 Ft
Spindrift - AGM - Light Blue/lavender, sometimes a green tint also. White eye. 5½ ft
Tiddles - AGM - A great double… Mauve. No eye. 5 Ft
Vespers - Blue and mauve with white eye. 5 ½ Ft
Walton Gemstone - Lavender, mauve and blue tones. White eye. 5 Ft
Heights shown are guides only and may vary according to soil and growing conditions.
Mail order is available for all cuttings listed above.
Elatum delphinium seedlings grown from ‘open pollinated’ seed
Un-named Elatums 9 cm £1.75
2 Lt £3.99
Mail order available on 9 cm only.
Delphiniums Pacific
Astolat 2 Lt £3.99
Pacific giant hybrid with pink flowers and a dark eye. Double flowers.
Blue Bird 2 Lt £3.99 Mid blue Pacific giant with a white eye.
Summer Skies 2 Lt £3.99 Pacific giant, light blue in colour with a white eye.
Grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’ Height 16 in. Produces single vivid blue, delicate flowers in early summer. 1 Lt £2.99
Belladonna Hybrids – ‘Clivedon Beauty’ Height 4 ft. Good border plant, producing sky blue flowers, early – late summer. White eye. Prefers a sunny aspect. 2 Lt £4.50
Watchtower Mix - A range of attractive blues, violets, whites & pinks. 2 Lt £3.99 AGM
Look out for … From late Spring 2004 we will be offering our own hand pollinated delphinium seedlings. We have hybridised ‘named’ elatum plants to produce a range of colours.
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Helleborus
Available from Spring 2003 : |
Helleborus x hybridus (formerly orientalis) 1 Lt £4.99
Mostly spotted hybrids. 2 Lt £6.99
5 Lt £9.99
…….. and from Autumn 2003 :
Seedlings ….
Helleborus argutifolius
Green cupped shaped flowers, very floriferous and Long-flowering. Good architectural plant, thriving in sun or shade. Height 3 – 4 Ft. 1 Lt £3.00AGM
Helleborus dumertorum
Bears small green nodding flowers with narrow leaves. Prefers shade but can tolerate some sun. Height 12 ". 1 Lt £3.50
Helleborus foetidus
From wild seed collected in La Tania, French Alps. Produces cylindrical green flowers. Prefers partial shade in rich soil, but also tolerates dry shady positions. Easy to grow. Worth growing for its foliage alone Height 2 –2 ½ Ft. 1 Lt £4.00
Helleborus x sternii
A fine hybrid between H.argutifolius and H.Lividus. Pink / green flowers. Easy to grow. Height 14". 1 Lt £3.50
Look out for .... From Spring 2004 onwards a variety of hand pollinated hybridus hellebores will be available in a range of colours, including : light and deep pinks, spotted pinks, purple and dark shades.
Perennials
The following perennials are available direct from ‘Le Jardin plants’. Please note that we are unable to offer a mail order service for these items.
The following plants will be available from Spring / Summer 2003 :
*Acanthus hungaricus ‘Architect’
An evergreen, reaching 4 ft in height. Dark green foliage, contrasted by pale pink/white flowers & purple tinted bracts. Flowers early to mid summer. 2 Lt £5.99
Acanthus mollis – Bears Breeches
Height 5 ft. Evergreen with dark shiny foliage, white flowers with purple shaded bracts. Late summer flowering. 9 cm £1.45
Acanthus spinosus
Large spikes of white flowers with purple/mauve bracts. 5 Ft. 9 cm £1.45 AGM
Alcea – Hollyhock old fashioned Mixed 9 cm £1.30 1 Lt £2.99
Alcea ficifolia ‘Fig Leaf Hollyhock’ 9 cm £1.30 1 Lt £2.99
Aquilegia – seedlings - mixed 1 Lt £2.50
Campanula persicifolia ‘Peach – leaved Bellfower’
Large cup shaped blue flowers. 9 cm £1.45 1 Lt £2.50
Campanula punctata
Large creamy-white nodding bells with red spotted interiors. A striking plant.
2 Lt £3.99
Campanula takesimana ‘Elizabeth’
Prefers sun / half shade. Produces good ground cover. Attractive pink pendant bell flowers in late summer. 1Lt £2.99 2 Lt £3.99
Cerinthe major purpurescens – Wax Flower
Originating from the Mediterranean – would brighten up any border. A very colourful display of blue/green foliage, with deep purple/blue bell like flowers, forming in clusters. HHA/HHP. Self –seeds readily. 9 cm £1.75 2Lt £3.99
Cynara cardunculus – Cardoon
Height 5 ft. Originating from Morocco and the South West Mediterranean this perennial prefers a sunny aspect. Flowers a large pink thistle, accompanied by silvery foliage. 2 Lt £3.99 AGM
Echinacea purpurea – Cone Flower
Height 5 ft. Originating from the USA this perennial provides long lasting colour from Summer through Autumn. Brightens any border with its deep pink flower. A good cut flower. Tolerates dry soil. 1 Lt £2.50
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
A larger flowered species of E.purpurea, but equally attractive. Good cut flower. Coral pink blooms, hold their petals horizontally. 9 cm £1.10 1 Lt £2.50 2 L t £3.99
Eucalyptus gunnii – Cider Gum
Rounded silver blue/green leaves. (2 yr old – for growing as a medium-sized shrub, plants “stopped” to produce foliage.) 1 Lt £2.99 2 Lt £3.99 AGM
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ – Joseph’s Coat
Provides excellent ground cover, preferring a sunny aspect. Very attractive variegated foliage of red, yellow and green. 9 cm £1.15 1 Lt £2.50
Houttuynia cordata ‘Flame’
A colourful cultivar. Foliage cream and green with red tints. 1 Lt £2.50
Hosta ‘Blue Angel‘
Glaucous blue-green leaves. White flowers. More resistant to slug attack than most. Shade to quarter sun. 2 Lt £4.99 AGM
Incarvillea delavayi – Poor man’s orchid
Originates from Yunnan in China. Produces pink trumpet shaped flowers with a yellow throat. 1 Lt £2.50
Lavendula augustifolia ‘Munstead’
Height 1 –2 ft. A very fragrant, dwarf variety. Produces deep blue flowers, ideal for cutting and drying. Also makes good hedging. 1 Lt £2.99
Lupinus – seedlings from Russell & Gallery parents. Mixed colours. 2 Lt £3.99
*Lupinus regalis ‘Morello Cherry’
Flowers in its first year. Very striking deep cherry colour. 2 Lt £3.99
Lychnis coronaria – Rose Campion, Dusty Miller
Produces silvery/grey foliage with eye catching scarlet flowers, from summer through to Autumn. Sunny aspect preferred. 9 cm £1.10 1 Lt £1.99 3 Lt £3.99
*Lychnis coronaria occulata ‘Blushing Bride’
Blush pink and white flowers on silver stems. 9 cm £1.10 1 Lt £2.50
Monarda didyma – Red Bergamot 9 cm £1.45
Produces attractive scarlet flowers. Long flowering.
Nepeta
Aromatic Catmint. Also very attractive to bees. 1 Lt £1.50
Nepeta variegata
Adds a professional and attractive look to any hanging basket or container. Cream & green foliage. 9 cm £1.00
Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Boy’
Bluish / mauve flowers. Fragrant. 9 cm £2.00
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii
This ‘Chinese Lantern’ perennial originates from Europe and Asia. Bright green foliage with white flowers, turns to an attractive orange lantern shaped calyce. Provides excellent autumn colour. Prefers sun / half shade. 9 cm £1.45 AGM 2 Lt £3.99 AGM
Romneya coulteri – Tree Poppy , matilija poppy
Perennial sub-shrub, leaves covered with greyish-blue bloom. Fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens. 9 cm £1.10
Rudbeckia occidentalis ‘Green Wizard’
Height 4 –5 ft. An attractive flower with a deep brown centre, contrasted by its bright green sepals. A very good cut flower. 9 cm £1.30
1 Lt £1.99 2 Lt £3.99 4 Lt £4.50
Sedum spectabile – Ice plant
A perennial originating from China & Japan. Produces fleshy green leaves with dense, soft pink , star shaped flowers. Good Summer & Autumn colour. Attracts butterflies. 2 Lt £3.49 AGM
Tradescantia Andersoniana ‘Zwanenburg blue’
Height 2 ft. This ‘Spider Lily’ has striking dark blue flowers, accompanied by attractive narrow/pointed foliage. 1 Lt £2.50
Tricyrtis ‘Lemon and Lime’
Spotted lemon / lime leaves with lavender orchid like flowers. 1 Lt £2.50
Tricyrtis formosana (T.stolonifora)
A good cut flower the ‘Toad Lily’ has a delicate pale pink orchid like flower, spotted with crimson. Provides lasting colour through Summer to mid Autumn. 1 Lt £2.50
Verbascum-mullein :-
bakerianum (new to cultivation) Deep green leaves with flower spikes of purple-red buds, which open to reveal white flowers. 2 Lt £5.99
x Hybrida ‘Copper Rose’ F1 (New 2002) Apricot and copper colour spikes.
2 Lt £5.99
x Hybrida ‘Snow Maiden’ Pure white flowers. 9 cm £1.75 2 Lt £4.50
Mixed 1 Lt £1.99 2 Lt £3.99
Verbena bonariensis
Height 6 ft. Very long flowering, providing excellent colour to any border. Flowers lilac / purple, an ideal cut flower. A must for attracting butterflies to your garden. Good planted en-masse. 1 Lt £2.00 2 Lt £3.50
Veronica gentianoides
Originates from Turkey and the Ukraine. Dark green foliage with delicate pale blue flowers in early Summer. Another favourite to attract butterflies. 9 cm £1.50
3 Lt £3.99 AGM
*denotes, in accordance with the Thompson & Morgan terms and conditions, compliance with the ‘Protection of Seller’s Rights’ . Full details available on request.
 Ornamental Grasses / Sedges
Carex comans
This pretty evergreen grass has colourful reddish bronze leaves which lightly curl at the tip. A colourful border or container attraction. Prefers sun /partial shade. 1 Lt £2.50
Carex testacea
An attractive evergreen with reddish/orange stems. Tolerates most soils and prefers partial shade or sun. Originates from New Zealand. 1 Lt £2.50
Festuca glauca
A hardy evergreen grass. Produces attractive silvery blue leaves. Suitable for borders or containers. Prefers a sunny aspect. 1 Lt £2.50
Glyceria maxima ‘Variegata’
A hardy variegated grass. Green and white striped foliage which reaches a height of 3 ft. Prefers a sunny / partial shaded aspect. 1 Lt £1.50
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
Black Dragon grass. This evergreen originates from Japan, preferring sun or half shade. Dark blackish foliage contrasted by small pink/white flowers. 1 Lt £2.00 AGM
Pennisetum setaceum
A hardy grass which bears delicate pink / purple spike lets from mid Summer through early Autumn. Prefers a sunny position. 1 Lt £3.00
Uncinia Egmontiana
A very attractive hardy grass, red in colour, originating from New Zealand. Provides a good splash of colour. Sunny aspect preferred. 1 Lt £3.00
Ordering :
1. Orders may be placed by phone, e-mail or in writing. Alternatively visit Le Jardin Plants and purchase direct.
2. For large orders, please phone first to check availability and enable us to prepare your order.
3. Orders are subject to availability allowing for plant shortage / propagation success.
4. Please list acceptable alternatives in the case of any item being unavailable.
5. In the case of mail order please advise any dates to be avoided for delivery purposes and any special instructions regarding delivery arrangements.
6. Mail order applies to UK mainland only.
7. We provide a free delivery service for orders of £50 or more within a radius of 10 miles. For orders of £50 or more within a radius of 11-15 miles, we offer a delivery service, charged at cost (see payment terms below.) We will contact the customer to agree a convenient delivery date, in line with availability of plants as dictated by the growing season. Large orders (over £100) outside the specified radius may be delivered – please enquire.
Payment :
8. All prices in our catalogue are VAT exempt.
9. Postage and Packaging charges must be added for mail orders as
follows :
Up to 5 plants £5.00
6 – 10 plants £9.00
over 10 plants please enquire
10. Payment may be made in the following ways :
Mail order – payment to be made by cheque upon receipt of invoice. (Please note that dispatch of your order will not occur until payment has cleared.) Cheques to be made payable to : J Allsop.
Local Delivery – cash on delivery will be required. For deliveries within an
11-15 mile radius this will include petrol charged at cost.
Direct Sales – for purchases on the premises, cash only.
General :
11. Every attempt is made to keep our stock true to name, to the best of our knowledge, but we are unable to give any warranty, express or implied, as to the flowering or productiveness as these are dependant upon cultural and other conditions beyond our control. We will not accept any claim for consequential loss arising from failure of any plants supplied.
12. Goods must be unpacked immediately upon receipt. Should any goods be received in an unsatisfactory condition you should contact us in writing within 2 days. Failure to do so will render any complaint void.
13. Every attempt will be made to fulfil customers delivery requests, however we do not accept liability for costs incurred relating to late arrival of goods.
14. Mail orders will be dispatched as soon as possible, in line with the appropriate season for the goods requested, subject to pre-payment terms.
15. Placing of an order constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Business.
16. Customers agree to comply with any Plant Breeders Rights as shown in this catalogue or identified on plant labels.
Le Jardin Plants
c/o ’Harmony’, The Batch, Butcombe
Bristol. BS40 7UT.
Tel : 01761 463283
Email : lejardinplants@btopenworld.com
Website : currently under construction
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