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How do I choose the lilies that are scented?
Any Oriental Lily has a fragrance, so look at Orientals, Oriental Trumpets Lilies (these are the tree-like lilies) and Roselilies. All these have wonderful perfumes. We find the whiter the lily the more fragrant it is.
Oriental Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1153)
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Can you tell me what other summer bulbs I can plant with my lilies?
Hi there,
Most summer bulbs grow well alongside lilies. These include Dahlias, Crinums, Amarines, Gladiolus and Zantedeschia. These will all look lovely planted together in your borders or patio pots.
Summer Splash Mixed Dahlias (Pack of 9 Tubers/Bulbs) (SKU1787011)
Crinum Powelli Alba (Pack of 3) (SKU17916)
Amarine (Pack of 3 Bulbs) (SKU178901)
Mixed Gladiolus (Pack of 26) (SKU178561)
Zantedeschia ‘Memories’ (Pack of 3 Bulbs) (SKU1781712)
The Hart Family
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I have an account with you ,but I want to send some lily bulbs to a friend . How do I do this on line .
Thanks Pat
If you order as normal online and enter all your details for the payment and Billing address, then you can just change the Shipping address to your friend’s address and she will receive the order.
The Hart Family
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As a new gardener last summer I purchased some tulip bulbs at the Southport flower show. WOW they are amazing and cant wait to see you guys in August. Wish I could forward the pics to you I am so proud of them and it shows the high quality of your bulbs. Thank you. Mrs JA normansell
Aww thank you Julie. The photos you sent through on facebook were fab. We value all our customer’s feedback. Please feel free to give us a little review if you get a chance. It’s great for our other customers to see.
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Best wishes
Victoria
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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
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Will my Lily bulbs grow in a fairly heavy soil and without ericaceous compost. The border was composted thoroughly a month ago.
I ask because I’ve never grown lily bulbs before!
Good news, Tree-like lily bulbs are happy in any soil type as long as it is free-draining. These gorgeous lilies don’t like to get waterlogged. Hope that helps.
‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
Loraine Hart
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Should these be potted using ericaceous compost as they are going in tubs? Many thanks
Hello Susan,
Yes, Oriental Lilies like ericaceous (acidic) soil. You can try mixing it half and half with John Innes No. 3 for best results.
Happy Gardening!
Loraine Hart
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I have received my order today including a Lankon Lily, can you tell me if it needs acidic or alkaline compost as I cannot find it on the website at the moment.
Thank you
Hi there,
We advise using an acidic soil for Lankon, John Innes No3 mixed (50/50) with a multi-purpose compost would work brilliantly.
Best wishes
Loraine Hart
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I have a surplus of John Innes No.3 compost. Would roselilies thrive in this?
Hi there,
John Innes No. 3 is perfect for Roselilies, especially if mixed half an half with Ericaceous compost.
Thanks for your question Marion!
Roselily ‘Ciara’ (SKU17844)
Loraine Hart
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Could you please tell me what is the diference between soils? It gets confusing. I have been having success growing my lillies in John innes 1- 2- 3
and also Miracle grow compost, which seems to give me better results. I have been growing in containers, but I am planning to remove and plant in the ground,
Will this be better for the lilies?
Thanks
Lynn
Hi Lynn
If you are planting them in the garden you must have well-drained soil. I would need to know which varieties of lilies you have to advise which soil is best. Orientals need an Acidic soil. Asiatics lilies require an Alkaline Soil. Really, if you have a well-drained soil, replant them in the garden and see how they grow, you can always put them back in pots if they don’t do so well. I hope this help.
Loraine Hart
