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Posted by iona9 Vic (My Page) on Sun, Dec 3, 06 at 18:27
| Does anyone know where I can obtain Madonna Lily bulbs in Australia? (Lilium candidum). |
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RE: Madonna Lilies
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| try some of the bulb specialists I reckon but most of the catalogues dont come out until about march or april. try broersen bulbs, lake nurseries, tessellar bulbs - all in vic .youll start seeing lots of ads appearing in the back of gardening magazines in a few months for the bulb suppliers cheers |
RE: Madonna Lilies
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The nurseries listed are not so much bulb specialists, as mass bulb sellers. If you want to go to a bulb specialist, try Hill View rare plants in Tas.
Write to Marcus Harvey, 400 Huon Road, South Hobart, Tas., 7004
Be prepared to be dazzled by his collection of plants and his prices, but also be assured that if you order Lilium candidum, that is EXACTLY what you will get. He will also deal with any queries you have re growing bulbs, with the vast knowledge he has, rather than having to deal with sales people who don't even know which way up to plant a daffodil. |
RE: Madonna Lilies
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| Hello Iona9, I can tell you that I had an obsession with this lily for about ten years! My dear departed grandmother used to grow them in her garden when I was living with her in Europe. There are two main places that I have found that sell the bulbs: The Digger's Club, which have a website that you can order bulbs through, and Golden Ray Liliums. Remember that this lily is summer dormant (unlike most others) so now is the time to order them if you want them. Also remember that (yet again unlike most lilies) they love lime and lots of it. Let us know how it goes. Regards, Ilijas. |
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