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If I order now (July) do you send them now or in the spring?
Hi Rita
We are taking pre-orders for lilies now for dispatch in February next year.
Stargazer
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Category Archives: Lily Bulbs
Lily beetle black mess
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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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Advice re planting lilies
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Hi – I have just had an email saying Claude Shride martagon lily is back in stock. If I buy now (July) would I receive them now or next spring? My second question is, could I plant them up in Autumn if I receive them before next spring?
Many thanks
Hi Deirdre
Our Martagon lily bulbs will not be ready for dispatch until February 2022. You can pre-order them now to avoid disappointment if we sell out.
Claude Shride Martagon Lily (SKU17696)
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Buy Lily Bulbs Now
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Hi,
Can you tell me if you have any Lily bulbs in stock or if you will have any more in this month. I did purchase some again recently but I am hoping to buy some more from you so that I will have them flowering late on into autumn like i had last year. In fact I still had one lily flower on Christmas day last year
kind regards
Katherine
Hi Katherine
I’m afraid we have stopped sending out our lily bulbs now. We have some still available to purchase at the flower shows if you are attending any of those, this week we are exhibiting at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show and then onto RHS Tatton Park at the end of the month. You can now pre-order them for delivery in February next year.
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Red Lily Beetle
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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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A particular lily
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Many many years ago I had some lilies from you which I believe were called Lakton. They were tree lilies with white/purple speckled flowers.
They have since become less and less productive and I am looking to replace them but I can’t seem to find them on your site any more.
Are they still available? If not, could you suggest an alternative of a similar colour?
Thanks
Hi Hazel
Yes that sounds like Lankon – unfortunately we do not have that one any more. Have you seen Sweet Zanica? These will reach about 100cm in height are really pretty. They will be available to pre-order soon for delivery in February next year.
Lily ‘Sweet Zanica’ (SKU177031)
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Lily Beetle Advice
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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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Spectacular Lilies
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I bought some bulbs from you ‘Lilies’ and they are spectacular
I absolutely love them
I want to buy some more but you seem to be out of stock on all of them
When are you likely to have them in stock again??
Thank you
Hi Monique
That is so lovely to hear – thank you for emailing us.
Our lilies will be available again to pre-order soon for delivery in February. If you click on one of the purple boxes that says ‘tell me when this is back in stock’ then you will receive an email from us when they have been put back online.
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Madonna lilies
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We would like to know what kind of soil Madonna lilies require. We live in the north of England and are having trouble making them flower. Thank you
Hi Maria
Madonna Lilies prefer an alkaline soil if they are planted in the garden but you can use a good-quality multipurpose compost with added horticultural grit if you are planting them in the pots.
Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily)
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FAQ on growing lilies
How do I plant my lily bulbs?
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.
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