Canna Lilies

Posted on 31 March 2022 by Victoria Hart

This question was asked by
– Tom

Hi there,

I’m looking for a Canna called Orange Punch. Can you help me with this?

Thanks
Tom

Hi Tom

We only have the following varieties:

Pink Canna (Pack of 3) (SKU180601)

Red Canna (Pack of 3) (SKU18060)

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Growing Flame Lily

Posted on 31 March 2022 by Victoria Hart

This question was asked by
– Gary

I received 3 x rhizomes from you this time last year, they flowered beautifully during April, May and June and then gradually died down.
I have kept them in a pot inside since.
Are they likely to re-flower this year?

Many thanks and regards,
Gary Austin

Hi Gary

Yes, your Gloriosa should flower again this year. They may have even multiplied? Start them off indoors and then move them outside in the summer months.

All the best
Victoria

Gloriosa | The Flame Lily (SKU17645)

The Flame Lily

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Gloriosa

Posted on 21 March 2022 by Victoria Hart

This question was asked by
– Vivien H

When & how do I start my gloriosa tubers back into growth please? I have stored them in a cold, frost free place over winter.
Thank you,

Vivien Hubbuck

Hi Vivien

You can start off your Gloriosa now indoors before transferring them outside in the summer months. Plant in pots with suitable drainage holes.
Plant 3 Rhizomes to a 14-16 inch pot.
Use a multi-purpose compost or John Innes No. 3 for your Gloriosa.
Site your Gloriosa Lilies where they will receive full sun to light shade, so on a window sill or in a conservatory would be ideal.
The root and shoot come from the same end and need to be planted downwards on a 45 degree angle in a triangle formation. They’ll figure out which way is up.
Plant the Rhizome 3-4″ deep and 6-8″ apart. The tip of the Rhizome can point out the top of the soil by an inch.
Take care NOT to touch the growing points on the bulbs; bumping and abraiding this area tends to reduce sprouting

The Flame Lily

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Pink or Purple Flowers for Summer

Posted on 16 March 2022 by Victoria Hart

This question was asked by
– A. Van Zeller

Hi, I am creating a narrow border for a holiday cottage. I wanted to repeat plant something with a pom pom flower – to give the border some structure and because I like them 🙂 I have been looking at both agapanthus and alliums, but I am not sure on a variety that would work best. With both agapanthus and alliums, I prefer the varieties that have thinner, more grass like leaves that stay neat, but I have found it difficult to find the height I wanted (60cm +). The border is north east facing and I’m in north Derbyshire, so I need something that is fully hardy. I would prefer something purple or pink. I wonder if you have any ideas please.

Hi Anne-Marie

It’s the wrong time of year to plant Alliums as these need planting in the Autumn for Spring flowering. With Alliums, the foliage dies back before the flower comes. Therefore based on your requirements, I would suggest Agapanthus. You could also look at Nerines as these will flower a little after the Agapanthus into the Autumn giving you more colour for longer.

Agapanthus

Dr Brouwer Agapanthus

Nerines

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Dahlia tubers POM POM

Posted on 16 March 2022 by Victoria Hart

This question was asked by
– – William C –

Does the mixed Dahlias mean that you can get different colours from one tuber (single plant). Thank you for your help.
William

Hi William

No each tuber will produce the same coloured flower. The mix pack means you will receive 5 different tubers that will each produce different coloured flowers.

We do have Rebecca’s World Dahlia that does produce different variations of colour on each flower from the one tuber. It’s spectacular.

Dahlia ‘Rebecca’s World’ (SKU1786511)