Frequently Asked Questions

What is the planting depth?

This is different for each category of bulbs, our planting guide contains a general overview. The planting guide also has a guide to the quantities per sq meter.

How do we protect your security?

Peter Nyssen is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Do you deliver to Europe?

We deliver to all countries in the European Union. View our delivery charges. For countries in Europe not on this list please request delivery charges.

Please note deliveries to Norway need Phytosanitary certification this can be expensive prices on application.

Will I get an order confirmation?

All orders placed on the website will receive an order confirmation. This will detail the name of the bulb/plant ordered, quantity all charges and colour descriptions.

Will items be delivered separately?

All items will be delivered in one consignment, this helps save on the high cost of carriage.

Will anything hold up my order?

We try to deliver as quickly as possible, occasionally we may be waiting for an item to arrive from the growers. The longiflorum Lilium do not arrive in stock until beginning of October, orders that contain these will be dispatched as soon as they arrive.

What if I want my order delivered to an address other than my billing address?

All orders can be delivered to a different address anywhere in the European Union, this can be included in the checkout.

Can I give delivery instructions?

Yes you can include delivery instructions in the checkout, "example" do not deliver between or delivery before.

Is it a signed for parcel?

Yes parcels have to be signed for, if in the event you will not be at home you can leave instructions "example" if out leave in greenhouse, please note this is at own risk.

Do you take all cards and cheques?

We take all major cards - MasterCard - Visa - Maestro - Delta and Visa Electron. We regret we do not take American Express.We accept cheques and postal orders.

How does the pricing work?

All prices quoted are for our minimum in that section. Items priced Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000 the following price band applies; 10 to 90 at the 10 rate – 100 to 240 at the cheaper 100 rate - 250 and over at the cheaper 1000 rate.

Items priced per 100 per 1000 sold in group’s of 25’s only; 25 to 225 at the 100 rate 250 and over at the cheaper 1000 rate.

When do you send Autumn Crocus?

Autumn Crocus are dispatched from End of August and will flower from September to November.

When is the best time to order Allium?

Allium are dispatched from mid August onwards, they are not available in the spring.

What if there is a problem with my order?

In the unfortunate event there is a problem with delivery please notify us within four days of receipt of goods. If there is a problem with the stock please advise within 7 days, we strive to make sure all goods leave in optimum condition.

How will I know when you have sent?

All parcels will have a packing slip on the outside of the box and all deliveries should be checked against this on receipt.

When will I get an invoice?

All credit card customers who order through the website will receive an invoice with the order confirmation. A price list is never included in the parcel.

What if I have moved?

If you have moved since you last placed an order or received a catalogue, please advise when in the check out, please let us know the old postcode in the information box so we can update our information.

Can I add to an order

You can add to your order as long as it has not left our system for packing; if you placed the original order on the website please do the addition over the phone this prevents you from paying a further carriage charge if the order is under £150.00.