This question was asked by
– Lynn Johnson

I have just looked at my Lillies and they have been eaten by something! Could it be slugs? I have been putting lots of eggshells down near the Hostas and it seems to have worked. If I leave the Lillies in the ground, will the eaten ones re-appear next year.

Unfortunately this sounds like lily beetle. It’s a scarlet coloured beetle that likes to eat the lilies foliage. To prevent your lilies from being destroyed by the lily beetle, we suggest producing a Neem Oil Solution. You could try ordering some Neem Oil online. You will then need to dilute the Neem Oil with water. We recommend using a hand sprayer with 1 teaspoon of Neem Oil (5ml) plus a small amount of washing up liquid (as a surfactant) with approx. 500ml water. So 1 part Neem Oil to 100 parts water (1:100).
Yes, leave your lilies where they are and they should reappear next year.

Loraine Hart

This question was asked by
– Amanda Squires

How do I plant roselilies? What compost do roselilies like? What is the best sort of pot to use & what size pot for planting Roselilies in and how deep do I plant roselily lily bulbs?

Roseliliy bulbs should be planted in a good-quality, multi-purpose compost, we recommend using John Innes No.3 for Roselilies as it is easier to manage with watering and feeding. Plant 3x Roselily bulbs in a 10-14″ ‘patio type’ pot. Plant your lily bulbs with 4-6inches of soil above them.

Roselily Bulb Collection (Pack of 10 Bulbs) (SKU17653)

Loraine Hart

This question was asked by
– P. Foreman

I am after some Netty’s pride Lillies. Would they keep to plant in autumn or could I plant them now?

The ‘Netty’s Pride’ Asiatic Lily Bulbs will need to be planted now and they will still flower this year. They will take approx 10-12 weeks to flower.

Netty’s Pride (harts1180)

Loraine Hart