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I currently have 9 Isabella lilies in 3 large pots (27 cm). Should I leave them in the pots in a cool dry place overwinter or lift and replant them next year?
Hi Jamie
You can find all care and planting instructions on each product page our website:
Roselily ‘Isabella’ (SKU17619)
Hope that helps.
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I want to order 2 bulbs of cardiocrinum giganteum for delivery to Denmark – but I can’t order online.
Hi Preben
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of Brexit, we can not accept any International orders. We are hoping to know more come the 1st Jan 2021.
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Are you taking orders now for delivery Feb 2021??….
Regards,
Alan Cook.
We sure are Alan – if you pre-order now they will be delivered in February ready for planting.
‘Candy Cane’ Lily Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (SKU17874)
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Are you able to despatch lily bulbs pre Xmas, to form Xmas presents, i.e. receipt 2nd/3rd week Dec. I am interested in the lily Anouska
Hi
All our lilies are dispatched in February ready for planting. We do Gift Certificates if you wish to purchase one of those for a xmas present or you could pre-order your Anouska lilies as a gift and send a card with an image of the Anouska lilies enclosed letting them know what they will receive in February. You can enter the recipient’s name and address in the Shipping field.
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I have lilies which have been grown in large tubs. The flowers have died off and the leaves are now starting to turn brown. Should I lift the bulb from the pots and store them over winter or leave them in the pots. The pots are quite large and heavy.Any advice will be appreciated
Thanks
Robert
Hi Robert
Leave the lilies where there are – they like a cold dormant phase over winter. Ensure there is plenty of drainage so the bulbs don’t get waterlogged.
Cut the flower head off and leave the foliage and stem to die back naturally. This can all be removed once it has turned brown and hollow.
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I purchased rose lilies from you this year and more at Hampton Court last year – all have been grown in pots and stunning. I’m not sure how to care for them over the coming months – we live in Devon, so its comparatively mild.
Thanks for your help
jane
Hi there,
When the Lily has finished flowering, cut any seed heads back and allow the foliage to die back naturally. Do not be tempted to cut the stem back until stems becomes hollow and brown.
Lilies like a cold dormant phase throughout the winter so they don’t need lifting. However, do ensure they have adequate drainage and do not get waterlogged as this will cause the bulbs to rot.
If planting in pots, it may be an idea to tilt the pots on their side in the winter to prevent waterlog.
Hope this helps.
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Hi there
my anouska lily flowers have died off,I have to pinch heads off and leave full stalks is this right? I have them in one tub,they were gorgeous and the smell unbelievable,now my question,do I bring my tub inside for winter and when and how far down will I cut stalks fully,I have ordered more different ones for planting Feb,thank you for all your advise this year as it was my first time growing anything, as I only have small balcony and I was so pleased,izzy xx
You’re welcome Izzy – glad to hear how happy you have been. Anouska is just gorgeous isn’t it!
Yes, cut the flower head off and leave the foliage and stem to die back naturally. When it all becomes brown and the stem is hollow, it can all be removed. The stalk should just pull out quite easily at this point or you can cut it off at the surface level if you wish. Lily bulbs like a cold dormant phase and can stand -20°c, they just don’t want to get waterlogged so ensure there is plenty of drainage in your pot.
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Hello, I live in the Highlands of Scotland, within the Cairngorms National Park.
I purchased lots of lilies from you earlier this year and have planted the majority of them in pots. I think that I was a little late with my planting and some of them have yet to flower and probably will not do so before the first frosts, even though they have lots of buds on them.. How should I treat my lily bulbs going into the winter? Will they survive in their pots? Should I bring the pots inside? What should I do with the ones which have not flowered? The ones which have flowered have been marvellous and I would be sad to loose them. Thank you, Sally-Anne
Hi Sally-Anne
Hopefully your lilies will flower soon, leave them to do their thing this year and allow them to die back naturally. Once everything has died back and turned brown, it can be removed. The bulbs themselves can stay outside during the winter. In fact lilies like a cold dormant phase and can withstand -20°c, they just don’t like to get wet. If the bulbs become waterlogged, they will rot. So ensure there is plenty of drainage. Tilting pots on their side or bringing them under shelter can also help.
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Hi, I’m after some tree lily bulbs but am assuming that it’s a bit late for planting them out now? If I order now could you tell me when they would be dispatched or am I better waiting until next year to order?
Hi there
You can pre-order your tree lilies now for dispatch in February. We can sell out so sometimes it is best to pre-order them to ensure you get the varieties that you want.
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I had some amazing lilies from you last year for the first time. Superb. Posted each one on my Facebook page. There are couple I would like but see they are out of stock. Are you likely to get them in again, they are Holland Beauty, Eudoxia, Shocking? Thanks
I”m so pleased to hear how much you have enjoyed your lilies this year. Unfortunately, we won’t have those varieties available for Feb dispatch. Have you seen Candy Club, Flashpoint or Olympic Torch?
Lily ‘Candy Club’ (harts10261)
Lily ‘Olympic Torch’ (harts1132)
Or Valverde which is similar to Eudoxia?
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