Botanical Illustration Card | Horse Chestnut
Inspired by Victorian botanical illustrations and vintage apothecary style this beautiful Horse Chestnut / Aesculus Hippocastanum drawing is one of a set of eight greeting card designs. It is printed on a crisp white background and comes with a craft envelope.
Although common across the UK, the Horse chestnut is native to the Balkan peninsula and was first introduced from Turkey in the late 16th century. The white and pink flowers bloom in May and conkers fall in autumn. It is great for wildlife as the flowers provide a rich source of nectar and pollen to insects, particularly bees. Caterpillars of the triangle moth feed on its leaves, as well as the horse chestnut leaf miner moth, whose caterpillars provide food for blue tits. Deer and other mammals also eat the conkers.
- Designed and made in England
- Printed, trimmed and packaged on 100% recycled card stock teamed with a 100% recycled brown ribbed envelope
- A6 greeting card 10.5cm x 14.85cm
- Blank inside for your own words
- Packaged in a biodegradable sleeve
Nicole Clark, founder and owner of Alfie's Studio, is the designer of these beautiful illustrated botanical cards. Alfie's studio, a lovely independent brand ensconced in a valley between the northernmost Peak District and the south Pennines, a place of awe inspiring landscape and some truly epic weather. The surroundings serve up a daily reminder of how magnificent our planet is and to make considered choices to (in the words of Vivienne Westwood) buy less, choose well and make it last.
OUR SERVICE
Every order will be carefully gift wrapped, using uncoated recycled paper from sustainable sources and printed with vegetable oil based inks. They will be sent out using eco-friendly packaging within 2-3 working days either by Royal Mail or courier. Please note that during busy periods there may be a delay. You will receive an email when your order has been wrapped and shipped.
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UK DELIVERY
Christmas Last Order Date - Sunday 15th December
(After this we will not be shipping orders again until Wednesday 8th January after our festive break).
Free Standard UK Delivery on orders over £50
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PLEASE NOTE: We're currently not shipping outside the UK. We apologise for any inconvenience.
RETURN & EXCHANGES
We really hope that you are 100 per cent happy with your order, however we understand that sometimes you may wish to return an item. Please visit our Returns & Exchanges page for more information.