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How many tubers/corms do I plant per hanging basket?
I would advise planting 3 begonia bulbs to an average sized hanging basket.
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How many tubers/corms do I plant per hanging basket?
I would advise planting 3 begonia bulbs to an average sized hanging basket.
The Hart Family
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Hello
I have ordered some Lillies from you and intend to plant them in containers so I can move them if and when I need to….
Can you kindly offer some advice about depth of planting, distance of planting in one container and ideal sites for Lillies?
Thank you
Cathy
Hi Cathy
You can find all planting instructions on our website. There’s a section at the bottom of each lily variety that will tell you which soil is best etc.
As a general rule of thumb when planting lilies in pots, we advise:
Planting 3 bulbs in a 14″ ‘patio type’ pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost. We recommend mixing equal parts John Innes No.3 and an Ericaceous compost.
Plant the bulbs pointy end up with 6″ of soil above them.
Hope this helps.
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I have just received some begonia tubers from you. Can you advise me what you recommend to plant these in pots
Hi Linda
Double Begonia Tubers are ideal for containers, pots or tubs.
Begonias like a well-drained but moist compost in a sunny position. We advise planting 3 x tubers into an average hanging basket or pot.
Position the Begonia tubers just below the compost surface with the ‘hole’ of the tuber facing up approx 2.5cm deep.
Space your tubers about 2cm apart.
Feed and water Begonia plants frequently throughout the growing season. Take care not to over water.
Deadhead faded flower heads regularly, this will encourage new growth for longer.
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Hi, could you tell me which are the best lillies to plant in flower beds in full sun and not fantastic soil. Thanks Caroline
Do you know whether your soil is Acidic or Alkaline and when you say ‘not fantastic soil’, is it free-draining? As long as it isn’t clay soil, then Oriental Trumpets will be fine. OT lilies are happy in any well-drained soil. They can get quite tall though (up to 6′), hence the common name Tree lilies. So if you are looking for something a little shorter and unsure of your soil type then maybe try a Longiflorum Asiatic Lily or a Longiflorum Oriental Lily.
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The main lily is about , 2 inches heigh , but I have several thin Side shoots , Should I cut these off or leave them ? Look forward to hearing from you .
I would leave these side shoots for now and when this year’s lily has died back (usually at the end of the Autumn), I would lift your bulbs, break off the baby bulblets and replant them all.
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what is your best lily beetle insecticide
We currently recommend using Grazers G4 Lily Beetle Prevention. It’s all natural and and eco-friendly.
Lily Beetle Prevention (SKU17972)
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Hi,
We received our order yesterday, which was only several days after placing the order, so great service, well done & thanks
Just been & bought a couple of new pots with recommended compost so really looking forward to having two brand new lillie varieties in the garden this summer.
Keep up the great work
& stay safe
Mark & Julia
Thank you for your kind message. It really has cheered us all up in this strange and uncertain times. Happy Gardening!
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I have received the bulbs and am delighted with the quality. Thanks
Janet Williams
Good morning,
Thank you for emailing. I am so pleased to hear you are happy. Stay safe and well.
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Hi everyone at harts . You have my life a pleasure while I’ve been on lockdown . Your lilies , begonias and service have been superb . Yours With great thanks
Pat Barker x
Oh how lovely! Thank you so much for taking the time to email us. Take care and enjoy your lilies and begonias.
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Hi,
I was wondering, if I buy a tree lily bulb collection, will the bulbs be identified/separated? Sorry if this sounds like a daft question but I just wanted to make sure!
Thanks,
Katie
No it’s not a daft question at all… the tree lily collection is separated and individually labelled. But some of the mixed packs (like the Dazzling whites for example are not) as they are just a mix of white lilies and combined at a discounted price.
‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
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