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Once again thank you very for your prompt and beautifully packaged plant.
I am planting my peony in a 45 cm pot and was wondering whether to use John Innes nr3 compost.
Thank you so much.
Yes John Innes No3 If perfect for planting Peonies in pots. Ensure there is adequate drainage.
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When planting should the tip of the rhizome that seems to be budding be down in the soil or just peeking out
Want to be sure as not sure how from the instructions supplied
Many thanks
HI Manick
Yes you need to point this sprouting end of the gloriosa downwards but on a 45 degree angle. Hope this helps.
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Just to say my mums received her Mother’s Day collection today and is absolutely delighted. She says they are the best bulbs she have ever seen. She has been shielding for a year and it’s been very difficult for her. Especially as I live in Cornwall and she is in Somerset thank you for brightening her day and for your excellent service.
Julie
W are so pleased to hear how happy your mum is with her bulbs. Thank you for taking the time to email us. We really appreciate it.
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I’m wanting to buy Dahlia BULBS not tubers. Can you help?
Hello there
Dahlias come as tubers not bulbs. They are called Tubers as this is the potato-like structure of them. So, really dahlia bulbs are correctly called dahlia tubers. Hope this helps.
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I bought a wonderful selection from you last year, took them up in the autumn, dried them in a dry dark place and I now see that they are producing pale pink shoots.
I have 2 questions:
1. Should I now put them into compost and keep them in the garage for the moment, and when can they be planted in the ground or what?
2. I bought a mixture of climbing and ordinary ones but unfortunately I did not mark which is which – is there any way to distinguish now?
Thanks in advance
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I’d like to order some Nerine but would like the know how to pot them up.
PLANTING NERINES IN POTS
If you are planning to plant in pots, plant your bulbs using a mixture of 50% multipurpose compost and 50% loam-based compost such as John Innes No.2. As with planting in the garden, plant the bulbs with their necks above the soil surface.
SOME KEY CARING TIPS FOR NERINES
Nerines do not like to be disturbed so establish a decent position from the off and avoid moving them.
Protect in very cold areas with a mulch over winter.
Don’t worry if the flowering is not brilliant the first year, its just establishing itself. Be patient and you will see results in 12-18months.
Do not divide Nerine bulbs as they prefer to become quite congested and grow in clumps.
Alternatively, we have planting and care instructions on each nerine product page Nerines
You should find some helpful information on potting up Nerines here.
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Just to say thank you for our (first) order that was received today. All the bulbs look fab, were well packaged and the enclosed info was helpful.
I’ve had problems with online garden orders in the past, but this is the way it should be done.
I’ll certainly return for some autumn planted bulbs later this year.
Hi Tony
That’s fantastic to hear! Thank you so much. If you get a chance to leave a review on Trustpilot, we would really appreciate it.
Thanks again for dropping us an email – it has definitely made us smile.
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Hello i would like to order about four varieties of lilies but would like some suggestions on the most beautifully scented ones with very large flowers.
Thanks,
Henrietta
Hi Henriette
We have lots of varieties to choose from. The most scented lilies are the white oriental lilies.
Oriental Lilies
The whiter the flower the more fragrant it is as they attract the wildlife by their scent rather than colour.
Have you seen the roselilies? These are beautiful double-headed flowers and are highly scented also.
Roselilies
However, if you are after larger flower blooms, then the oriental trumpet lilies are the largest in size and height. These are called tree lilies due to their height. Nymph is a gorgeously scented lily:
Oriental Trumpet Lilies
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Please could you tell me if I can grow lilies in an indoor, unheated north facing conservatory?
I’d be most grateful to hear from you.
We grow our lilies in a glass house so they will be absolutely fine. Just ensure the containers they are in have plenty of drainage.
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Thank you for our order really pleased with the quality and size of bulbs received, looking forward to seeing them all in flower in the summer. Very impressed with gloriosa rhizomes.
HI Denise
Thank you so much for your lovely comments – we really appreciate hearing from our customers.
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
The Hart Family
