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Can I grow lilies in a flower bed which has normal soil not ericaceous?
Thank you
Hi there,
Yes you can – I would advise choosing any of the hybrid lilies as these are happy in any well-drained soil:
Oriental Trumpet Lilies
Longiflorum Asiatic Lilies
Longiflorum Oriental Lilies
Growing lilies
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Hi, I have a raised bed 7′ x 4′ and would like to use it to grow dahlia for cut flowers.
The soil is sandy and has been dug over and weeded.
How would you advise if plant it…..how many tubers in this space please.
Any recommendations for a newbie.
Many thanks
Simon Town
Hi
Dahlias have specific spacing needs for optimal growth. Typically, most Dahlias require a space of about one square foot per tuber. This is to ensure that they have enough room to grow without competing with each other for resources. However, the Dinner Plate Dahlias, which are among the largest varieties, need a bit more space. They should ideally be spaced 12-18 inches apart. This additional space allows for their extensive foliage and large flowers to flourish. On the other hand, the more compact Dahlia varieties can share space comfortably. Multiple tubers can be planted together in each square foot, as these types don’t require as much room to grow.
Growing dahlias
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Many thanks fabulous quality I’m thrilled with them and so big too will certainly be shopping with you again 👍
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I used to grow the lily Bellsong but cannot find bulbs anywhere. Can you suggest a replacement?
Thanks
Bob
Unfortunately, this isn’t a variety we stock I’m afraid.
Have you seen:
Lily ‘Dancing Lady’ (harts10481)
This is very similar in shape, size and scent.
Dancing Lady Lily
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My lily bulbs have arrived today. I can’t plant for few days. What do I do with them please? Do I take them out of the plastic bags?
Yes, you can remove your lily bulbs from their packaging and keep them somewhere cool and dark until you are ready to plant them. Even the fridge will be fine. I would advise planting them within the next week or so of receiving your bulbs as they are keen to get growing.
Storing Lily Bulbs
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Hello, I purchased the above 3 from you this year. Planting says they prefer ericaceous soil but it also says if planting for pots use John Innes No.3 . Is that ok as not ericaceous?
Regards, Lyn
Hi Lyn
Yes that’s correct, Roselilies are oriental lilies so they prefer an acidic soil if planting out in the garden. If planting in pots, you can use an ericaceous compost.
However, we advise using a 50:50 mix of John Innes no.3 with a multipurpose compost for all lily types including orientals. So either will be absolutely fine for your oriental lilies.
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When buying Dahlias from you the alternatives are 1 tuber, 3 tubers etc.
how many do I need for each of 2 very large pots/planters?
For example “Bishop of Llandaff”Thank you.
Dahlias do get quite big and if you pinch them out they spread out quite a bit too. I would advise planting 1 x dahlia tuber in a container that is at least 12” deep and 16” wide. The bigger the pot, the better. Each dahlia tuber needs 12” x 12” x 12” of space to grow well. Don’t plant too many dahlia tubers in one pot.
Bishop of Llandaff
Bishop of Llandaff
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The tips of my leaves look as if they are dying, solution please?
Hi Barbara
Yes this is normal, Allium leaves will start to die back before the allium flowers. You can snip off the unsightly ends of the leaves if you would prefer, it won’t harm the allium’s performance.
See video here.
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I’m just about to plant my calla lillies, I’m pretty sure I know which way up they should go but just checking. Thank you Tina.
Hi Christina
No problem at all – I have attached a photo and a link here for you to see which way up to plant your calla lilies and all the planting advice you may need:
Calla Lily Planting Guide
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Do dahlias attract bees?
Yes, bees and bumblebees absolutely love these dahlias. They tend to be attracted to the dahlias that open fully and display the daisy-like yellow centre like Dahlia Fascination.
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