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How much is the ily beetle prevention spray?
The spray is £6.99 and the concentrate bottle is £9.99.
Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)
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My poor martagon lillies were infested last year with red lily beetle. I picked them off every day, but still the came. Do you think sticky on the stem would help or do the fly in? Any suggestions please.
Hi there
They are a nuisance those beetles.
We have a lily beetle prevention spray and concentrate you can purchase to help combat the lily beetles.
Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray £6.95
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I have just ordered some Oriental lily bulbs from you to grow in large clay pots. What is the best compost to use? Do I need to add sand as some sites advise? How do I prevent the dreaded Lily Beetle?? I can start them in a cold greenhouse.
Hi there,
You can mix John Innes No.3 with a good quality Multi-purpose compost (50:50 mix). Adding horticultural grit for drainage is recommended.
We have a Grazers G4 spray or concentrate you can purchase for the lily beetle.
Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)
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Lily beetles on leaves. Is the black mess/poo from the beetles?
Yes the black mess on the underside of the lily leaves is the Lily Beetle’s faeces. This contains the beetle’s grubs and they will eat the leaves also. Discard of them as soon as you see them.
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Is there a way to prevent lily beetles, I pick them off but they are devastating them?
Hi Pearl
Lily Beetles are such a pain aren’t they? To get rid of them, you could try making a garlic solution (crushed garlic and water) or purchasing our lily beetle prevention spray.
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)
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Hi, I am a lover of lilies but alas, so many succumb to the dreaded lily beetle. Apart from picking them off by hand which is never ending with the many that I grow, can you advise on any beetle resistant lilies and what sprays can be used/home made possibly, bearing in mind that I garden organically.
Thanks for your help, Glenys
You could try our lily beetle prevention spray which is environmentally friendly or you could make up your own garlic solution. Crush a whole corm of garlic in a small pan of boiling water. Allow to cool, strain and put in a small container in the fridge. When using, dilute three parts water to one part garlic solution. Spray often, every few days, especially when it has rained. There is a garlic product available in garden centres and stores, but this is a much cheaper alternative.
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Lilies are very hardy bulbs. They can tolerate very cold conditions but do not like to get wet. If planting in borders the soil must be free draining and preferably humus rich. Some lilies prefer acid soil, mainly Oriental lilies, and some prefer alkaline mainly Asiatic lilies. It is best to check which soil you have. When planting in pots or tubs you must make sure that they are kept moist but do not get waterlogged. Plant bulbs with 4-6″ (10-15cm) of soil above them. If planting in pots, plant 3 in a 10-14″ (25-35cm) pot, in a good-quality, peat-free, multi-purpose compost. John Innes No.3 is ideal for Lilies also. If it appears too dense, add some horticultural grit to improve drainage.
Continue readingPlanting your lilies couldn’t be easier once you have chosen the right soil for the variety.
Simply plant with the growing tip pointing upwards and the roots below and cover the top of the bulb with 4-6” (10-15cm) of soil.
If planting in pots, plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14” (25-35cm) ‘patio type’ pot. You can plant more in a larger pot or less in a smaller pot. It really depends on the display you would like to achieve. You can also stagger the planting, using different lilies to achieve different heights.
Whether you’re a fan of scented or unscented; tall or short; subtle or bold colours, there’s a lily for everyone. I often get asked how to choose a lily and I guess this is where I start…
Firstly, where would you like to grow your lilies? Pots or garden borders? If you’re planning on planting up your lily bulbs in pots for your patio (or making a pot feature around your garden), then the world is your oyster when it comes to lily choice. This is because different lilies like different soil types. Therefore, you can choose any lily and just mix up the right soil/compost for it. Lilies are generally happy in a good-quality, peat-free, multi-purpose compost. This leads me to the next question…
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Just received another great delivery of luscious Lily bulbs. Looking forward to the wonderful colour and scent they will bring to my garden.
Trying some Dahlia tubers and a ginger lily this year. Hoping horticultural shows will be starting soon. Thank you so much.
Hi Sue
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and taking the time to email us. Fingers crossed for the summer and autumn shows – we are currently preparing for a few later spring shows and Hampton Court as well.
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