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We were wondering if you are open and able to ship some lily bulbs please? The pack of 12 tree lily collection featured in you catalogue. Many thanks
Good afternoon,
Yes – we are currently still sending out our lily bulbs and summer flowering bulbs and will continue to do so for as long as possible.
‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
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i have just seen a lily that i really like on your newsletter olympic torch if i ordered some from you now and planted tem would they flower this year or would i be better to wait for your february despatch and plant them then many thanks for your time denise
Hi Denise
We are still sending our lily bulbs out and now is absolutely fine to still plant them for flowering this year.
Plant your lily bulbs as soon as you receive them and you will notice they will start to shoot immediately.
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I’m a botanical artist (and although unusual, I have little interest in gardening)!! I want to paint a Madonna Lily this Summer.
If you send me bulbs, is it too late. If so, can you send me the plant in flower, and when?
Maureen
Hi Maureen
Sorry it’s the wrong time to plant Madonna Lilies. These need planting in the Autumn for Spring flowering. We do not have any in flower I am afraid.
The Hart Family
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Can lilies be planted in pots and what type of soil is required?
Yes lilies are great for pots. We suggest a nice gritty multi-purpose compost, add some gravel/grit to the bottom of the pot to allow for good drainage.
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I have been growing lilies in pots for 3 years, can I now plant them out in the border please?
Yes this is no problem at all. It may be a little late now for this year as they may have started showing signs of growth. It’s probably best to leave it until the Autumn when everything has died back.
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When is the best time to start using lily beetle spray?
Start early using your lily beetle spray, I would suggest using it as soon as your lilies start showing through the soil. You may notice them on fritillaria first and this can be as early as March! We use Grazers repellent for Lily Beetle. This is a completely natural spray, very effective and must be used frequently for best results. A plus is it feeds the foliage as well and stimulates growth.
Lily Beetle Prevention (SKU17972)
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Which lilies are best for alkaline soil?
If you have Alkaline soil then Asiatic lilies are best. Or hybrid lilies are also quite happy in Alkaline soil for example Longiflorum Asiatic lilies, Oriental Trumpet lilies and Martagons lilies.
Asiatic Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1154)
‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
Arabian Night Martagon Lily (SKU17726)
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Do lilies need a lot of watering?
Believe it or not lilies can take quite a bit of drought. They really like to be well drained. Unless it’s very hot, then they only need watering once a week. If you are new to growing lilies, we would suggest trying the Oriental Trumpet Lilies to get you going as these are happy in any well-drained soil. Once you’ve started growing lilies, you’ll see how easy they are and you’ll be addicted I’m sure.
‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
Multicoloured ‘Tree-like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (SKU17752)
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How do I choose the lilies that are scented?
Any Oriental Lily has a fragrance, so look at Orientals, Oriental Trumpets Lilies (these are the tree-like lilies) and Roselilies. All these have wonderful perfumes. We find the whiter the lily the more fragrant it is.
Oriental Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1153)
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