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Is Neem Oil safer for Bees?

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– P. Coombes

Is Neem Oil safer for Bees? Also how should we use Neem Oil, what strength and how should a spray be prepared from the Oil.

Neem oil is practically non-toxic to birds, mammals, bees and plants.
With regards to the Neem Oil for keeping lit beetles away we recommend using a hand sprayer with 1 teaspoon of Neem Oil (5ml) plus a small amount of washing up liquid (as a surfactant) with approx. 500ml water. So 1 part Neem Oil to 100 parts water (1:100). Neem oil is practically non-toxic to birds, mammals, bees and plants.

Loraine Hart

Pesticides for lilies

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– Maureen

I have bought some dynamix lillies from you. Last year my lillies were all diseased as they flowered. Any suggestions or pesticides I can use which is bird and animal friendly. Thanks.

Are you sure the lilies were diseased or do you think it could have been Lily Beetle? We recommend using a Neem Oil Spray you can make yourself. Using a hand spraye, add 1 teaspoon of Neem Oil (5ml) plus a small amount of washing up liquid (as a surfactant) with approx. 500ml water. So 1 part Neem Oil to 100 parts water (1:100).

Loraine Hart

It's April, can I still order some Oriental trumpet lilies

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– R. Turner

Can I still order Oriental Trumpet lilies?
Terrasol
Corcovado
Miss Feya
Zambesl.

Yes of course you can. Simply order your Oriental Trumpet Lilies online at hartsnursery.co.uk and they will be dispatched within 3 working days.

Terrasol (SKU17773)

Corcovado (SKU17766)

Miss Feya (SKU17851)

Zambesi (SKU17616)

Loraine Hart

Great feedback again

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– N. Cook

Just to let you know, the bulbs arrived this morning extremely well packed and in good condition – considering all the extreme weather conditions they’ve been through! Many thanks, Neil.

So pleased to hear you have received your lily bulbs and are happy with the quality. It’s always nice to hear from our happy customers.

‘Tree like’ Lily Bulb Collection (Pack of 12 Bulbs) (harts1152)
Loraine Hart

Zelmira Oriental Trumpet Lily Bulbs

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– A. Thrush

Thank you for my recent parcel of Lilies , you very kindly sent me an extra pack of Lilies which are called Zelmira – I cannot find them on your website – could you let me know what colour they are?
Many thanks again for your excellent service.
Regards
Angie

Hi Angie

I have just added this stunning Lily to our website.
Zelmira Oriental Trumpet Lily is a stunning peachy orange with yellow in the middle of each petal. We hope you enjoy your lily bulbs.
Zelmira (SKU17880)
Loraine Hart

Which soil type for Tree lily bulbs

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– R. Fleckner

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