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Pre-ordering Lilies

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This question was asked by
– Helen

Am I ok to plant lilies in autumn? I am worried about waiting until spring in case stocks run out of the ones I want as a lot of plants/bulbs online seem to be selling out quicker than usual during lockdown.

Hi Helen

We do not send lilies out in the Autumn except for the autumn planted Madonna Lily. If you are worried that your favourite varieties may sell out, you can pre-orders your lilies now to guarantee delivery in February.

Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily)

LILIES

The Hart Family

HOW SHOULD I OVERWINTER LILY BULBS

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– Jamie Sage

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.

The Hart Family

Delivery for Denmark

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– Preben Kristensen

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.

The Hart Family

Delighted!

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This question was asked by
– Lucinda

Just wanted to let you know how pleased I was with my bulb order. They arrived very promptly and I was delighted with the quality.
Happy customer who will be telling all her friends!

Thank you Lucinder! That is very kind of you to take the time to email us and to let your friends know 🙂

The Hart Family

Candy Cane collection.

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This question was asked by
– Alan C

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)

The Hart Family

Flame lily care

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– Liz H

What should I do with my gloriosa now they have finished flowering and how to keep them over the winter? They were beautiful, Many thanks.

Hi Liz

So pleased to hear how happy you have been with your gloriosa.

With regards to over-wintering your gloriosa : After your Gloriosa has finished flowering for the season, leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulb for the future.
Leaves and stalks may be removed when they yellow.
Gloriosa Lily Bulbs don’t like to get too cold, therefore if the temperature drops to -7 degrees, you’ll need to lift Gloriosa lily bulbs and store them indoors in ever so slightly damp peat moss. Or you can just replace them next spring for another year of winged blooms.
Your Gloriosa lilies will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle in the spring/summer. Ensure to start your gloriosas off indoors again next year.

Gloriosa

The Hart Family

Anouska lilies as a xmas gift

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– Tony

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.

The Hart Family

Begonia corms

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This question was asked by
– Dori H

Hi! If I order some Begonia corms now, will they be all right until I plant them in February? How should I store them? Or do you take the order but not deliver until nearer the time?
Thank you!

Hi Dori

If you place your order now for Begonia corms, they will be dispatched in February ready for planting.

The Hart Family

Oriental and trumpet lilies

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– Robert M

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.

The Hart Family

Planting of Fritillaria Imperialis

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– Valerie

Hi, we are just about to plant the bulbs you sent us , we are putting them in pots, the card with them says to put sand in the hole, does this mean the hole in the bulb or the hole underneath the bulb? Thank you V Terry

Hello there

You can add sand, grit or gravel to the hole you’ve dug for the bulbs to improve the condition of the area for planting, this is allows water to drain more freely.

The Hart Family