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What do I do with my begonias now flowering is over?
Dave
Hi Dave
Once the Begonia flowering season has finished, the stems and foliage will turn yellow and die back naturally.
Reduce watering to prevent rotting.
Once all the stems have fallen off naturally, dig out the tubers, clean and dry them before storing them away in peat or sand in a dry, frost-free area like a garage or shed.
Replant the following February.
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Over a year ago my daughter in law gave me some small bulbs to plant – but the garden was not ready – and they\’ve withered to nothing in their bags
I need to find some Oxalis; Brodea; Sparaxis; Acidanthera and Liatris Spicata
Can you help?
Hi David
We have some of those available to pre-order for spring delivery, they are:
Brodiaea (Pack of 100 Bulbs) (SKU18055)
Acidanthera Gladiolus Callianthus (Pack 20 Bulbs) (SKU17824)
Mixed Liatris (Pack of 15 Bulbs) | Special Offer (SKU178211)
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I have cut the foliage off my potted cannas and they are now in my insulated green house. Do they need watering throughout the winter or should they be kept dry
Hi Anne
Cannas need lifting and drying off over winter. Cut back foliage and carefully lift the rhizomes out of the soil.
Allow the rhizomes to dry off naturally and then clean away any soil.
Make sure the tubers are completely dry before storing them into open trays or boxes.
Store in a dark place that is frost free.
Replant them in the spring and water regularly.
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Can you supply three Cardiocrinum giganteum next spring or seeds?
Hi Brian
We have the Cardiocrinum Giganteum available for dispatch next Spring. The Cardiocrinum comes as a potted bulb in a liner. Please see our website for further information.
Cardiocrinum Giganteum (SKU17816)
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On your site you offer 15 begonia corms for £12.50 and 5 colours.
Do they come packed in separate colours to allow them to be planted say 3 pink in a basket?
Hi Peter
They are a pre-mixed bag at a discounted price.
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Hello. I was just looking to find out when my order of Eucomis may be delivered. Thanks. Kind regards. Rob
Hello there
Your Eucomis need planting in the spring so they will dispatched out to you in February.
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Hi, just a little note to say thank you for my lovely box of bulbs received this morning. it couldn’t have come at a better time as i had just viewed a virtual service for a very dear friend. Thank goodness for our gardens, mine gives me much comfort in these difficult times. With best wishes, Rosalind Berney.
Thank you for emailing. I am so sorry to hear your news. Such horrid times at the moment. We send our condolences to you. Enjoy your bulbs and stay safe.
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Hi
I want to plant them in container and I need some extra advice please.
1. Do I have a chance to plant them now? Can I keep them inside the house?
2.what to do after blooming for next time?
How to plant Lily of the Valley Plant your Convallaria in the spring once the frosts have passed (or start off indoors). Soak roots in water for 30minutes if they are a little dry. If planting in the garden, find a shady area, preferably with moist soil. Plant about 5-10cm deep leaving the shoot just above the surface If planting in pots, fill the pot with compost and plant about 5-10cm deep leaving the shoot just above the surface. Plant pointy end up and 5-10cm apart. Water in after planting and keep hydrated. Always unpack your bulbs on arrival and plant as soon as possible. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to plant.
Convallaria Majalis ‘Lily of the valley’ (Pack of 10) (SKU18066)
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My Mum had Nerines in a vibrant pink, which I would like to grow in my garden, to remind me of her. The colour had no hint of purple or red, and is wasn’t a pale pink. I can’t tell the shade of pink from the bulb packets on your website. From images on the internet, the nearest I can find is Nerine Bowdenii Isabel.
All the best
Sarah Hall
Hi – is it Nerine Bowdenii, this is the most popular Nerine we have. A very vibrant pink.
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Hello, about five years ago I put five tree lily’s in a large pot.
They have done very well but now the pot has perhaps a dozen or more due to offshoots. When/how do I divide or should I at all?
Regards, Jerry.
Hi Jerry
Sorry for the delay in replying – we have been so busy. It seems everyone is now gardening in these difficult times.
I would wait for your lilies to flower and die back this year, by late autumn I would then lift your bulbs, divide them and replant them .
Kind regards
Victoria
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