Category Archives: Roselilies

How and what to plant Roselilies in

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– monica

Roselilies need an acidic soil, but you say plant them in a multi-purpose compost if planting in pots. Please can you clarify this for me?

Good morning,
Yes Roselilies do prefer an acidic soil if planting in the garden. However, for planting your lily bulbs in pots we do recommend a Multi-purpose Compost mixed with John Innes No.3 but if you have an ericaceous compost then that’s fine too!
We advise using this mix of Multi-purpose compost and John Innes No.3 for planting your lilies in pots as the Multi-purpose compost contains natural plant feed and nutrients to encourage strong growth of your lilies and it is weed free. The John Innes No.3 is ideal for your lily bulbs as it is loamy and free-draining but heavy enough to give pots stability. If you are planting with an ericaceous compost, then just ensure you have plenty of drainage for your lily bulbs. Hope this helps.

Loraine Hart

How much sunlight do Roselilies/Lilies need?

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– J. Fenech

Does the oriental Roseliliy Natalia need Sun and, if it does, how much sun per day?

Hello Joanne
Thanks for this question!
Roselilies, like all lilies, do like some sun throughout the day but can tolerate partial shade as well. For best results, roselilies/lilies need six to eight hours of sunlight a day. If it’s too shady, the stems will attempt to lean towards the sun and may fall over.
Roselily ‘Natalia’ (SKU17617)

Loraine Hart

RoseLily 'Kendra'

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– Cathy Perry

Hi, I am looking to order some rose-lilies on line. Last year I bought Rose-lily- Kendra bulbs at Chelsea (and Isabella as well). Can I buy Kendra on line? If not any recommendation for a replacement?
Both lilies were stunning last year.
Thank you
Cathy

Hi Cathy,

Roselilies are stunning aren’t they? We have plenty of Roselilies to choose from online. Please visit https://www.hartsnursery.co.uk/Roselily-Series/ .  I have added Roselily Kendra online for you to order, we also have a a really popular variety called Roselily Natalia which is similar in colour, white with a splash of pale pink. Just gorgeous!
Roselily ‘Natalia’ (SKU17617)
Hope you find something you like.
Kind regards
Loraine Hart

Roselily Bulb Collection (Pack of 10 Bulbs)

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– Mary McCoy

Will you post Rose Lillies to Republic of Ireland? I would like to send them as a Christmas gift….
Please can you me know asap?
Thank you.
Mrs Mary McCoy

Hi Mary
We do ship to ROI however all our lily bulbs are dispatched in the Spring ready for planting. Alternatively, you could send a Gift Certificate as a Christmas Present:

https://www.hartsnursery.co.uk/giftcert.php
Loraine Hart

Double Oriental Lillies

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– Lynne Munro

Dear Hart Nursery
I would like to purchase 10 of your double lily bulbs – do I need to purchase 5 of 2 varieties to get the discounted price of £2 per bulb or can I get that price if I mix the varieties I order?
Many thanks
Lynne

Hi there,
I’m afraid it has to be the same variety. Have you seen our Roselily Bulb Collection? This is a great offer at 10 bulbs for £17.50!

Roselily Bulb Collection (Pack of 10 Bulbs) (SKU17653)
Best wishes
Loraine Hart

Lilies flowering in August

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– Lisa

Hello,
I was wondering if you could let me know which lilies flower in August.
Thank you,
Lisa

Hi Lisa
Thank you for your email. We would say Orientals or Roselilies tend to flower the latest, usually the end of July/beginning of August.
https://www.hartsnursery.co.uk/Oriental-Lilies/
or
https://www.hartsnursery.co.uk/Roselily-Series/
Kind regards

Loraine Hart

Lilies/flowers for a wedding in September

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– Amanda

Hello, I am looking for lilies to plant which will flower by 1st Sept 2018 for planters at a wedding. I do not know if any lilies in flower then & if so, which ones & when to order/plant Looking for white colour only. Thanks, Grateful if you can suggest anything.

Hi Amanda
I would advise ordering your lilies for delivery later into 2018. If we dispatch them to you say the end of May/beginning of June, they usually take 8-12 weeks to flower (depending on the variety – Asiatics are usually quicker to flower than say the orientals). I think Roselilies would be perfect for a wedding especially as they don’t have any pollen but still have the scent and flower a little later. Roselily Kathinka is a lovely white double lily with a fragrance. Alternatively, we have a gorgeous Double Oriental Lily called My Wedding – which would be perfect too. If you wish to order online, please just mention in the comments that they are for a wedding in September and change the delivery date to May.

Roselily ‘Natalia’
My Wedding (SKU17722)
Kind regards
Loraine Hart

Which lilies are scented?

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Eyeliner Longiflorum x Asiatic Lily with slight fragrance.
Samantha Roselily
Scented Roselily Samantha

How to tell if a lily will be scented or not

There are many different types of lilies, some that are scented and some that are not. Oriental Lilies do tend to carry the strongest fragrance although other varieties can have just as strong a perfume. Oriental x Trumpets, Longiflorums, Trumpets and Double Orientals including Roseilies all carry a fantastic perfume. Continue reading →