Cardiocrinum

This question was asked by
Doris Slingsby

I would like to purchase 8 Cardiocrinum bulbs and hope that they will be as mature and therefore as successful as the ones I bought from you in 2018! They were a real show stopper, thank you very much.
Please advise of availability,
kind regards,
Doris Slingsby

Hi Doris

Yes we have top-size Cardiocrinum bulbs available to purchase online.
These do sell out pretty quick.

Cardiocrinum Giganteum (SKU17816)

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Cardiocrinum giganteum

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Growing tree Lilies in limestone

This question was asked by
david brown

Do you have Tree Lilies that will thrive on Portland Dorset, we are limestone based really.

Tree lilies are happy in any well-drained soil type. Alternatively, they can be planted in pots.

We have lots of tree lilies here:
Tree-like Lilies

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lily carbonero bulbs

This question was asked by
Shahnaz S

Hello,
When are you expecting lily carbonero bulbs?

Thank you
Kind regards,
Mrs Sohail

Hi there,

Unfortunately we won’t have any Lilium Carbonero this year – have you seen Largo? This is a beautiful variety similar to Carbonero.

Lily ‘Carbonero’ (SKU17684)

Lily ‘Largo’ (SKU176841)

Lily Largo

Oriental Trumpet Lily Largo

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Bulb order for Christmas

This question was asked by
Melanie G

Hi if I order gladiolus and dahlias will they be delivered by christmas please?

HI Melanie

No, these will be ready for the spring when they need planting. If you are wanting to get them as a christmas gift, we are doing Gift Vouchers that we can send to yourself for you to pass on or we can send them directly to your recipient.

Gift Certificate and Card by Post (SKU18246)

Online Gift Certificate (SKU182464)

Harts Nursery Gift Voucher

Harts Nursery Gift Voucher

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Begonia aftercare

This question was asked by
Graham S

The wonderful show of Begonias is still continuing.I would like to plant the Autumn bulbs in many of the pots and baskets so can I cut the begonias down to 1” above the corm and remove the corm to be washed and dried ready for storage until next year.Thanks for the top quality corms great results. Look forward to your advise.

Hi Graham

That’s fantastic – so pleased to hear how happy you are with your begonias from us.

Once all the stems on your begonias have died off naturally, you can cut them back, dig out the tubers, clean and dry them before storing them away in sand in a dry, frost-free area like a garage or shed.
Replant the next February.

Begonias

Begonias

Begonias for pots

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When to buy Begonias

This question was asked by
Marlaine C

Can I please order some mixed Begonias 15 for £15.

Hi Marlaine

Yes of course you can – Our Begonias are available to pre-order now online for delivery in the spring. Begonias are great for adding to your pots for on your patio.

Begonias

Begonia Double Mixed (Pack of 15 Corms) (SKU177061)

Begonias

Mixed Double Begonias

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Nerine availability

This question was asked by
Nick S

When will the nerine bulbs of bowdenii favourite, Patricia and alba be available to buy and delivery times?
Many thanks
Nick

Hi Nick

Our Nerines are available now to pre-order for delivery in February when they need p[anting. These late summer-early autumn bloomers have been so popular the past couple of years as they bring a splash of vibrant colour into your autumn garden.

Nerines

Nerine Bowdenii Favourite (SKU17805)

Nerine Bowdenii Patricia (SKU17805111)

Nerine Bowdenii Alba (SKU17667)

Nerines

Nerines

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Gloriosa aftercare

This question was asked by
Vivien H

How do I prepare my gloriosa for winter. They’ve been lovely, & are still green. Do I stop watering now or will they die back themselves?
Thanks,
Vivien

After your Gloriosa has finished flowering for the season, leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulb for the future.
Leaves and stalks may be removed when they yellow.
Gloriosa Lily Bulbs don’t like to get too cold, therefore if the temperature drops to -7 degrees, you’ll need to lift Gloriosa lily bulbs and store them indoors in ever so slightly damp peat moss. Or you can just replace them next spring for another year of winged blooms.
Your Gloriosa lilies will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle in the spring/summer.
Don’t water while the tuber is dormant.

Gloriosa | The Flame Lily (SKU17645)

Gloriosa

The Flame Lily

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Hymenocallis Festalis – the Peruvian Daffodil

This question was asked by
Paulette D

Hi
Could you tell me how to care for a Peruvian Daffodil (Ismene Fistallis) once the flowers turn brown.

Hymenocallis Festalis white

Once your Hymenocallis Festalis has finished flowering, cut the flower heads off and allow the stem and foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs for the following year. If you have planted your Hymencaollis Festalis in the garden, you may need to lift and store your bulbs over the colder months to protect from frost. Lift your bulbs and store in a cool, dry place like a greenhouse or garage. Place bulbs in a paper bag or cardboard box for protection. The bulbs should be cleaned of any soil (you can brush off any excess soil).
If you have planted your Hymenocallis in pots, simply bring under cover until the risk of frost has passed.

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