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Convallaria Majalis \'Lily of the valley\' (Pack of 10)

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– Niloufar

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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Identifying a Deep Pink Nerine

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– S. Hall

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.

Nerine Bowdenii

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Tree Lily's

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– Jerry Kiersey

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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Canna Lillies, red foliage

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– Gerald Leedham

could you please price 8 of the above to be delivered asap

We currently have 2 x canna lilies in stock and they 3 bulbs for £10:

Pink Canna (Pack of 3) (SKU180601)

Red Canna (Pack of 3) (SKU18060)

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Zantedeschia Picasso (Pack of 3 Bulbs)

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– Trevor parry

Hi,
I have just received delivery of my bulbs like to say thank you.
I am going to plant them in pots today the size of my pots are 35cm wide 43cm deep how many bulbs do I need to put in to get a good show for summer.
Thank you.
Trevor

I would plant 3 corms to a pot this size.

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Lupinus (Pack of 5)

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– Donna

Hello are these 5 plug plants and can they be planted straight away also can I pick what colours ?

Th lupinus are bare roots and should be planted straight away. They will flower this year.

Lupinus (Pack of 5) (SKU180661)

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Care for Lilies

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– Jane Simons

How best do you care for your lilies once planted?

Make sure your lilies are in a nice bright location, preferably sunny although part shade will do. You may find your lilies will lean towards the sun if they are not getting enough throughout the day. Moderately water your lilies not allowing them to become to dry and ensure the soil has good drainage.

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Lilies for Pots

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– E A Cottone

Which are the best lilies for plant pots?

Any lilies will be ideal for pots, some lilies will grow tall so make sure you use a substantial pot for Oriental trumpet lilies. We also have lots of ‘Pot Lilies’ which are ideal for pots as they are a smaller variety.

Lily ‘Salmon Star’ (harts1106)

Lily ‘Sparkling Joy’ (harts11051)

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How long do lilies take to flower?

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– hannah cook

Will my lily bulbs flower this summer or will it take 12 months?

We send out our lily bulbs from February onwards and it’s advised to plant them immediately, your lilies will then flower that summer from June through to August. The later you purchase your bulbs, the later in the year they will flower. They will then revert back to their usual flowering cycle the following year (which would be earlier).

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