Share your favorite sources for fall-planted bulbs
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Douglas Hunt
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In many parts of the country, it's prime planting time for the bulbs (and corms and tubers and rhizomes) that bring us daffodils and tulips and crocus and allium and many other manner of spring beauty. (A good signal is when you've had a killing frost or two; ideally the soil temperature should be about 55 degrees). But if you haven't already gotten your order in, don't worry, there's still plenty of time, and as the season goes on many suppliers mark down prices on remaining inventory. To help you decide who to order from, I'm asking Hometalk members to share their experience here.
I myself have planted thousands of bulbs, and when I lived in the Hudson Valley, my go-to sources were John Scheepers (www.johnscheepers.com) and Brent and Becky's Bulbs (www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com). I've also ordered some species crocus from White Flower Farm (www.whiteflowerfarm.com). This year I have ordered from two companies new to me as I am sourcing bulbs that—fingers crossed—will do well in Florida. They are Old House Gardens (www.oldhousegardens.com), which specializes in heirloom bulbs, and The Southern Bulb Company (www.southernbulbs.com). I'm expecting those deliveries late this month or in early November.
Please join the conversation and share your sources.
#plantthemnow
I myself have planted thousands of bulbs, and when I lived in the Hudson Valley, my go-to sources were John Scheepers (www.johnscheepers.com) and Brent and Becky's Bulbs (www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com). I've also ordered some species crocus from White Flower Farm (www.whiteflowerfarm.com). This year I have ordered from two companies new to me as I am sourcing bulbs that—fingers crossed—will do well in Florida. They are Old House Gardens (www.oldhousegardens.com), which specializes in heirloom bulbs, and The Southern Bulb Company (www.southernbulbs.com). I'm expecting those deliveries late this month or in early November.
Please join the conversation and share your sources.
#plantthemnow
Photo by Larry Decker via chronogram.com.
6 answers
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When I think of Florida, you don't think of bulbs! I have family above you in Jacksonville and I have to laugh when they it gets cold in the winter. I guess once your blood thins-out, anything below 60 is freezing. Thanks for the tips.....I've been meaning to do this for years. This will get me motivated.
Houseworks Unlimited, Inc.
on Oct 07, 2013
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Brent and Becky's is my go to for bulbs. White Flower is not cheap, but they do have good quaility stuff that you can't find anywhere else. I get about. I get a lot of catalogs...lol....
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Oct 07, 2013
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I just ordered Iris' from Van Bourgondien. Never used them before. Guess I'll let you know next spring if I did good. Lol Thanks to your suggestion to grow more Iris' Douglas.
Brenda Barton
on Oct 08, 2013
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For lily bulbs, B&D Lilies in WA state sends the biggest bulbs of all. You won't be disappointed. Schreiners Iris in Oregon is great for iris and Swan Island Dahlia in OR is awesome and sends great stuff.
MaryAnn B
on Oct 08, 2013
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Have always had good luck with Colorblends. http://www.colorblends.com/ Large healthy bulbs.
Gardening Adventures - From the Ground Up
on Oct 08, 2013
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I have used White Flower Farms,Cottage Farms,Von Bourgondeins,Gurneys,American Meadows,and my newest is Niche Gardens.They had excellent customer service,They actually notified me that a plant I had chosen would not winter in my area.Delivery was lightning fast, well packaged.I will do business with them again for sure.
Judy4justice
on Oct 22, 2013
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