A WONDERFUL RENDEZVOUS WITH PLANTS! - … · a wonderful rendezvous with plants! For a glorious weekend 28,000 visitors enjoyed flowers, fragrances, foliage, fruits and vegetables

May 20 2016 - PRESS RELEASE

A REVIEW OF THE CHANTILLY FLOWER SHOW – SPRING 2016

A WONDERFUL RENDEZVOUS WITH PLANTS!

For a glorious weekend 28,000 visitors enjoyed flowers, fragrances, foliage, fruits and vegetables of all kinds in a relaxed atmosphere …The English Garden in the Park of Chantilly was transformed into a luxuriant and gourmand Garden of Eden…! From one stall to another, they picked ideas, gardening and cooking tips, delicious recipes dreamed up for the even by renowned chefs, Arnaud Faye from the Auberge du Jeu de Paume next to the park of Chantilly was one of them. As usual, Friday was filled with exclusive previews! Festivities started with Louis Benech showing his first collection of furniture, Nara, at Royal Botania. Then followed the highly anticipated christening of the Roald Dahl’ rose obtained by David Austin Roses at the Morienval Abbey stall. In the afternoon, Vertdis/Gamm Vert introduced the new ‘Cabosse’ Tomato.

Culture? Horticulture!

On Friday morning took place the opening of a fascinating exhibition « Les trésors de la bibliothèque de la Société Nationale d’Horticulture de France » (treasures from the French Horticultural Society library), organized by the Book Department of the Château de Chantilly in collaboration with the SNHF.

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From left to right : Olivier Bosc, curator of the Domaine de Chantilly archives and Dominique Douard, SNHF Président© Jean-Pierre Delagarde

Prizes of excellence

The prizes underline the exhibitors’ concern to share and transmit their passion. Rare, amazing, stunning, full of surprises, remarkable, poetical… were the terms used by enthusiastic members of the jury. It was good to see that the recipients of the awards were very young.

At Tillandsia Prod Nursery, the CCVS (Conservatoire des Collections Végétales Spécialisées) chose the collection of Tillandsias, small epiphytic plants shown by this very young nursery taking part in the show for the first time. They received the Prix des Collections together with Arom’Antique. Le jury of the Press awarded their Prize to the beautiful presentation of Amélie and Jordi Tura, young buyers of the Lumen Nursery for their clever new labelling and the quality of their collection. The jury of the Association of les Parcs Botaniques de France gave the Botanical Prize to the nursery Vert’Tige, for the quality of their stand, their botanical diversity and the number of new plants grown by this very young nursery specialised in undergrowth plants. Many growers followed the Flower Show theme – the Gourmand Garden and among them Pépinière Nature et Tropique and Pépinière Arom’Antique which both received the Prize of the Domaine de Courson. The first one for showing unusual tropical vegetables, the second one for the wide range of culinary plants, together with valuable tips and recipes concocted by Laurent Bourgeois.Atelier de Paysage ZEA, staged the poetic stand Jardiland it received the Prize Autour du Jardin, with the wooden walkway over the flowery meadow scattered with thousands of Camassia. It was an unusual wooden structure looking on to the Park and the Château. The prize Autour du Jardin was received ex æquo with the dreamlike rocky folly by Fabien Rochoux. The Selection Committee for Plants gave the Grand Prix du Domaine de Chantilly to the Pépinière de la Roche Saint-Louis for their extraordinary variety of new plants, new selections and clever labelling.

Franco-British friendship The Award of the prestigious Worshipful Company of Gardeners of the City of London was presented to Prince Amyn Aga Khan for his involvement and unconditional support in the successful transmission of the Courson Flower Show to Chantilly. A high-level British attendance was welcomed with personalities from Kew Gardens and The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) impressed by the botanical diversity and horticultural quality of the show. Links which will be strengthened in the future…

Prince Amyn Aga Khan receiving the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of the City of London Prize. © Jean-Pierre Delagarde


About the Awards…

1. Beautiful and easy !These plants are for beginners as well as experienced gardeners, they are easy to grow and keep and show real aesthetic qualities.

Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ ® - Merit (cat. Trees and shrubs)There are 4 species of the genus Calycanthus in Northern America and Eastern China. Here is an American hybrid brought to France by botanist and grower Franck Sadrin, a few years ago. It is rewarded for its great hardiness, vigour, the beautiful deep purple starry fragrant flowers and luminous tender green deciduous foliage. It is a safe bet, flowering continuously from May to September and easy to grow!Pépinières Philippe Leclercq

Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Pink Showers’ ® - Recommendation (cat. Trees and shrubs)This pink starry Jasmine of Japanese origin was raised from a cutting. It has been noticed for the subtle pastel pink colour of its sweetly fragranced fine starry flowers, and its shiny persistent foliage. It is vigorous and easy to grow, which makes it is worth testing as a hardy climber or ground cover. Pépinières Arnaud Travers

Smyrnium perfoliatum – Merit (cat. Perennials)This is a tri annual, sometimes bi annual Apiaceae, endemic to the Mediterranean basin. It was raised from seeds given by the rose grower André Eve. Its vaporous bracts of a fluorescent lime yellow flower in May-June into a 50 to 80 cm tuft with a deciduous bright green foliage. It is hardy (-25°), grows in any soil, even in a dry spot, from full sun to deep shade. One has to wait 2 or 3 years to obtain this remarkable self-seeding ground cover. Le Jardin du Morvan




Fuchsia ‘Thérèse Dupuis’ - Botanical Certificate (cat. Trees and shrubs)The genus Fuchsia is endemic mostly to South America, with 104 botanical species and more than 6000 cultivated varieties. ‘Therese Dupuis’ used to be very popular in the XIX century for its abundant big red and purple blue flowers. It was forgotten in spite of its hardiness (-20°/-25°), vigour and persistent foliage in mild climates. This dense bush (1 x 1 m) was raised from a cutting in the old Park of Saint Brisson (Morvan). It can become twice as big in Brittany (2 x 2 m). The refreshing fruits are eatable which is an additional charm.Le Jardin du Morvan

Thymus nitens - Botanical Certificate (cat. Perennials)Laurent Bourgeois collected this so-called «Shining thyme» a vigorous aromatic plant in the Cevennes Mountains. Its pretty spring pink flowers and shiny persistent nicely scented foliage, spread to 50 cm. One could use it as a ground cover in a light soil and a sunny position, and of course its vigorous habit will adapt well to a pot.Arom’Antique

Salvia namaensis - Botanical Certificate (cat. Alpines)This small botanical sage is a rarity form Namibia (endemic to the Nama plateau). Its aromatic medicinal persistent foliage releases a striking fragrance of camphor and menthol. Fine pale lilac flowers show their discreet panicles from May to October. Its compact habit with woody branches typical of dry environments and its light finely cut green foliage make it into a very decorative flowerpot as well as a culinary herb. Keep it inside in a cold green house in winter. Arom’Antique

Pelargonium ‘Scarlet Pet’ - Merit (cat. Alpines)Here is the opportunity to rediscover an American selection dated 1954 (P. fulgidum x P. quercifolium). It is remarkable for its exceptional flowering of a luminous red - from March to November - and persistent finely cut foliage with a spiced and minty fragrance, peppery to the touch. It will grow in pots, in any soil with no excess of water.Fleurs de Gascogne





2. Enlightening shady corners in the garden As gardens get smaller, every centimetre is crucial. Plants for shade or half shade bring their graphic beauty and their discreet flowers give most foliage a powerful show.

Polygonatum odoratum ‘Fire Works’ – Recommendation (cat. Perennials)This unknown «Salomon’s Seal», obtained by par division in a Japanese collection, is grown in this nursery from Brittany. Its very luminous creamy white margined foliage streaked with yellow and fine white tubular flowers make a contrast with the red stalks. (30/50 cm) They enlighten any shady undergrowth in May June. This ground cover is very hardy (-20 C°). It requires a moist and well-drained soil, avoiding any sunny position. Its brightness and intense colour will certainly prove very useful in town or elsewhere. Sous un Arbre Perché

Heuchera ‘Flores Sea’ ® - Recommendation (cat. Perennials)The jury picked for Recommendation this new selection by Dirk Scheys (H. villosa x H. sanguinea) with very decorative velvety grey persistent foliage, and small pink flowers, from May to October. It should be very hardy which makes it into a promising plant. Its shrubby compact habit (H. 15 cm x 25 cm) and good flowering will adapt to many situations in half shade, in a pot or in the garden.La Pépinière des Deux Caps – Hostas & Zo



3. Acid soil = rhododendron!Important! Most plants must grow in an adapted soil and some more than others. It is the case with rhododendrons benefiting from a dry soil at their feet and a pH around 5.

Rhododendron ‘Herbert’ - Merit (cat. Trees and shrubs)This spectacular shrub is one of the hybrids obtained by American Joseph B. Gable at Stewartstown (Pennsylvania) from a persistent Japanese Azalea. It has been grown in this Belgian nursery for 16 to 18 years and was rewarded for its abundant flowering (characteristic of the genus) of a lavender blue in April May and persistent foliage reaching 1,80 m x 1, 40 m). Best in acid soil, away from cold winds, in half shade in order to keep the intensity of its colours.Le Portail Enchanté

4. Tous aux abris…

4. Shelters…Some plants come from afar and do no stand growing outside in our climate; they will grow well in the house or in a green house.

Phalenopsis ‘Vieux Rose’ - Merit (cat. Green house & orangery)`This striking and vigorous hybrid was selected by Vacherot & Lecoufle (P ‘Crème Chantilly’ x P ‘Brother Sara Gold’) It is exceptional for its non stop flowering (70 cm) lasting for more than 1 year (up to 27 successive flowering) and becoming grey without falling. Their old pink marbled effects on pink crimson are wonderful. Growing this Phalenopsis is quite easy, provided it is kept in variation of temperature not exceeding 4 to 5°.Vacherot & Lecoufle Orchidées

Tillandsia ionantha - Recommendation (cat. Green house & orangery)This small botanical epiphyte is endemic to Central America. It is shown in Chantilly for the first time by a young botanist remarkably knowledgeable on the genus. This Tillandsia turns into small tufts in the shape of rosettes with reddening foliage during the flowering season. In spite of a small development, this species was studied for 10 years and proves easy to grow inside along a window, exposed to eastern or southern sunlight. It will be well adapted to vegetal sustainable walls, with no other watering system than rain. Tillandsia Prod




Beside the Awards the Jury nominated two plants:The choice of eatable plant

Persicaria odorata This pretty culinary Asian Polygonaceae has a slight taste of coriander. It is used for salads, soups or meats. It is very vigorous and well adapted to pots with good persistent foliage; it will have to spend the winter in a cold greenhouse. Hortiflor Bureau

And the « Coup de cœur » !

Leucospermum reflexumWhat a beautiful and rare South African Proteaceae! It can reach 2,50 m in the wild. The spectacular orange to red flowers bloom from March to May. Then they bend, hence the name reflexum. It requires a drained and acid soil, and is well suited to terraces or the seaside. It is also very popular as a cut flower in its country of origin. Ets Railhet

2016 Spring Selection

Living in the garden, furniture

Material Colours : when concrete plays with creative design or with the texture of old leather.Tables, armchairs and benches, a whole range of garden furniture, for all seasons, with no special maintenance.




Jardin d’Antan: a large folding table, with a removable top. You just fold it when you don’t use it anymore.

Modelage du Blavet « Prélass » : a dream! How to work on a computer, have lunch, read comfortably in a rocking chair with a removable shelf.

Lights and gardens : ‘This resistant light is provided with LED, you just put it on a stand or a picket.




Gardening, clever tools

Maricom Jardin : a half-moon handcrafted edger for trimming the edges of the lawn, or a path, or flowerbeds. It is made of copper and blends the qualities of the metal in the soil with the ergonomics of its large footrest.

Garden dreams : a handy and solid stake, you adjust the hoop at the right height for strong climbers.

ARS Tools : no need to get the ladder or the stepladder! For reaching inaccessible branches, this secateurs is telescopic with a rotating handle and a cutting head.




Chic ticket

Window on the courtyard (Association Picardie for Ever) for combining gardening and elegance, a linen apron is sown and painted by hand !

Dubarry of Ireland : the footwear sole of the leather or buckskin boots of Cork, dries fast leaving no stains they are totally waterproof.

Next Plant Fair at Chantilly 14, 15 et 16 October 2016, Theme: « The Generous Garden »



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A WONDERFUL RENDEZVOUS WITH PLANTS! - … · a wonderful rendezvous with plants! For a glorious weekend 28,000 visitors enjoyed flowers, fragrances, foliage, fruits and vegetables