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Hello,please can you tell me when you will have stock of Lilium Martagon Maroon King please?
Thankyou.
Hi Hilary
I am not sure if we will have this one next year – however, to be notified, please click on the purple text box on the product page to request an email when it is back in stock.
Maroon King Martagon Lily (SKU17765)
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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)
The Hart Family
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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Hi would you be able to email me when you get the Arsenal lily back in stock please.
Regards
Christine
Unfortunately, I don’t think this one will be available again.
Have you seen Delicate Joy or Heartstrings? These are quite similar to Lilium Arsenal.
Lily ‘Delicate Joy’ (SKU17647)
Lily ‘Heartstrings’ (SKU17739)
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These are out of stock at the moment. When will you have them in again for planting next year, please?
Hi Sheila
Everything we will have for next year is available to pre-order now:
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Can I order lily bulbs now or will I have to wait till spring?
Hi Angela
You can pre-order your lily bulbs now to guarantee you can get the varieties you like.
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This year I purchased a selection of your Lilies, for the first time, and I am still enjoying their amazing colour, form and scent. Please can you give me advice about storage over winter. Many thanks.
Hi Nina
Cut the flower heads off when they have finished flowering. Allow all the foliage to die back naturally. Leave your lilies where they are, either in the ground or in pots. Lily bulbs like to have a cold dormant phase throughout winter. Usually by the end of autumn you can remove all the spent foliage and stem. Ensure your lilies do not waterlogged or too wet as this will rot them.
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My daughter works in a florist and has recommended a Rose Lilie.
Is it on you stock, and if so the price please.
Thanks
Emyr
Hi Emyr
We have lots of Roselilies so you have come to right place… you can pre-order them now for delivery in February ready for planting.
We have a great collection on offer here:
‘Roselily’ Bulb Collection (Pack of 10 Bulbs) (SKU17653)
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