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Hi there,
I sent an information request over two weeks ago- no replyI have a wooded area that is naturally shaded and can be dry in the summer due to the tree canopy. Have grown Lily Garden party here and it grows but does not thrive. Can you suggest alternatives.
Regards
Jonathan
Dear Jonathan,
Thank you for getting back in touch, and I’m so sorry your earlier enquiry went unanswered — that’s certainly not how we like to look after our customers. I appreciate your patience.
For a shaded, drier woodland spot, standard lilies can struggle, but Martagon lilies are a fantastic alternative. They’re naturally more tolerant of shade, have charming downward-facing flowers, and return year after year with minimal fuss.
You might also enjoy mixing them with shade-loving bulbs such as Cyclamen hederifolium, Erythronium (Dog’s Tooth Violet), and Anemones for a layered woodland effect. All of these are available to pre-order now for autumn planting.
Martagon Lilies
Cyclamen
Erythronium Pagoda (harts1147)
Anemone Blanda Mixed (harts1143)
The Hart Family
