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Zantedeschia ‘Cantor’

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– Stephen H

I have just received an email saying this is now in stock however when I click on the link it says Zantedeschia ‘Cantor’ (Pack of 3 Bulbs) is still out of stock.

Hi Stephen

Sorry about that, the Zantesdeschia are now available to purchase online for delivery in the spring when they need planting for a glorious display come the summer! Why not plant these alongside the deepest red calla lily Majestic Red for a really dramatic visual point in your garden!

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

Cantor Calla Lily

Cantor Calla Lily

The Hart Family

Delivery of Nerines

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– Nick

About to order a pack of 25 nerines but noticed delivery was not until February, these need to be in the ground this month ideally, am I mistaken?

Hi Nick

We dispatch Nerines in the spring when they need planting for late Summer/early Autumn flowering.

These are a great addition to your garden when most of your other summer flowers are starting to die off… then you have the burst of Nerines coming through to give you some extra colour in your garden as the autumn months draw in.

Nerines

Nerines

Nerines for Autumn colour

The Hart Family

Dahlia question

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– Tertia

I want to get my friend a gift certificate to buy some dahlias from you. When are the bulbs available?

I bought mine from you and had the most stunning garden.

Hi Tertia

Thank you for your lovely comments. I am so pleased to hear how happy you were with your dahlias. You can pre-order dahlia tubers now for delivery in the Spring. Dahlias are a great way to add constant colour to your garden for a long period of time.

Dahlias

Dahlias

Dahlias

The Hart Family

When to lift and move lilies

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– Geoffrey G

When is the best time to move lily bulbs Speaking to your staff at Newby Hall flower show I was told that the white lily oricle is better than casa blanca. have you got any stock of it?

I would let your lilies die back completely and then lift and move them. This will most likely be the end of Autumn.

Our Oracle lily can be found here:
Lily ‘Oracle’ (SKU176162)

Oracle Lily

The Hart Family

Dahlias for pre-order

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– David H

HI,
I have been recommended you by a friend who has grown your dahlia for many years, I see they are all out of stock, is that for this year and you are not yet taking orders for 2022? If so when do tubers become available to order for next Spring please.
Many thanks,
David Hall

Hi DavidAh that’s nice of your friend to recommend us. The dahlias should be available to pre-order in the next month or so, please check back again.

Dahlias

Dahlias

Dahlias

The Hart Family

What compost or mix of composts do I use for the lilies?

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– Elizabeth B

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)

Lily bulbs

The Hart Family

DAFFODILS………

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– Ivan john B

THANK YOU FOR THE DAFFODIL BULBS. SUPER QUALITY, PERFECT. YOU NEVER MENTIONED HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE ME TO PLANT THEM. Ian and I finally completed the process yesterday and not a single bad bulb in the lot!
Have long will it take to harvest them?
Take care all of you. Pleased to see you all and so busy at Harrogate. You deserve it.
Super quality, good prices and polite obliging staff. Always a pleasure to trade with you.

Thank you Ivan and thank you for all the treats you brought us 🙂

Your daffs will be up in the Spring.

Narcissus Jetfire

Narcissus Jetfire

The Hart Family

Calla lilies

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– Linda S

My calla lilies bought from you have been fantastic this year. They are planted in garden but can I leave them there to bloom again next year? Do I cut stems to ground when needed?

Hi there,

You can find all planting and care instructions for your Calla lilies here:

How to plant and care for Calla Lilies

Calla Lily – Zantedeschia

The Hart Family