'First Blood' Large Flowering Gladiolus
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'First Blood' Large Flowering Gladiolus
The 'First Blood' gladiolus is absolutely breathtaking. The deep red color will be a showstopper is the garden or on display in a vase. You will be asking yourself why didn’t you plant more of these since they are breathtaking. We provide them in 12/14 cm bulbs (technically corms) so you get the best available. Gladiolus are deer, rabbits, and rodent resistant
Characteristics
48" tall
Blooms 60-90 days from the time you plant them
USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Full Sun
Additional Information
Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens.
Great for butterflies and other pollinators
Ships starting in mid to late March (weather dependent)
Key Planting Tips
Plant gladiolus 4" deep with an amended soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. Or plant with a finished compost.
Stagger your planting every 2 weeks so you can enjoy blooms continuously all summer.
Agapanthus Blue (African Lily) (2 per order)
$12.99
Agapanthus Blue or African Lily blooms during some of the hottest months. They are great for containers or in the garden border and formal landscapes. An absolute must in southern gardens and is a knock out in containers for northern landscapes.
Agapanthus produce numerous blossoms atop wonderful lush foliage. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.
Characteristics
32-36" tall
USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Blooms Mid to Late Summer
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Additional Information
Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers
Ships starting in mid to late March
Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife
Key Planting Tips
Agapanthus should be planted 2" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start inside in pots and transplant to the gardens to give them a head start. Water immediately.
Allium Tall 'Christophii' , Star of Persia
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$8.99
Christophii bloom reach 14" in height. The bloom size is up to 1-3". Their red-purple blossoms set them apart from other alliums.
They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. When massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements. Allium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 14"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Allium Tall 'Mohican' Ornamental Onion
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$19.99
Mohican's 40" tall blooms with almost erupting red blooms will have you admiring them everytime you wander your garden. The color, shape and height give you something unqiue that few others will have in their gardens.
The bloom size is 3-4". They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. When massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements. Allium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 36"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Allium Tall 'Nigrum', Multibulbosum
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$8.99
Nigrum Allium blooms reach 20-24" in height. The bloom size is up to 2-4". The white blossoms can be paired with so many other perennial options for late spring.
They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. When massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements. Allium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 14"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Allium Tall 'Purple Rain' Ornamental Onion
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$6.99
Purple Rain has tall blooms reaching 36" in height. The bloom size is up to 4". hen massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements.
They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. WAllium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 36"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Allium Tall 'Purple Sensation' Ornamental Onion
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$8.99
Purple Sensation has tall blooms reaching 36" in height. The bloom size is up to 4". They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. When massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements. Allium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 36"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Allium Tall 'Schubertii', Ornamental Onion
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$14.99
Schubertii alliums are 4-6" across in bloom size and stand 16" tall. They are a loose head allium where they bloom close to the center and far away giving you a multidimensional look to the blossom size. We did a close up of the blossom to show that mutlidimensional charactersitic of this allium.
They are a cost effective alternate to Giant Alliums. When massed together they give a whimsical and wonderful effect in the gardens and for your flower arrangements. Allium bulbs are splendid for naturalizing if planted in rich, well-drained soil.
Additional Information
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Deer, Rabbit, and Roden Resistant
Great for Naturalizing, Beds and Borders, and Landscaping
Fragrant
Ships starting in September and goes through December typically
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Must be planted in the Fall
Soil temperatures must be 55 F or below
The ideal soil pH level for flower bulbs is between 6-7
Require a minimum of 6 weeks of cold to chill to root properly
Height: 16"
Spread: 2-4"
Spacing: 6-8"
USDA Zone: 4-7
Amaryllis Belladonna (Belladonna Lily), Naked Lady, Surprise Lily, southern climates
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Amaryllis Belladonna thrive in the heat and don't mind humidity. They are great for containers or in your garden beds. They are carefree and take very little care. They bloom in the heat of summer and then will shoot up leaves. For this reason we bring in the largest bulbs we can find and they should be planted right away.
They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.
We offer these for sale in Spring, Fall, and Winter. The latest harvest arrives 9/15 or so.
Characteristics
24-36" tall
USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Blooms all summer
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Additional Information
Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers
Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife
Key Planting Tips
Belladonna should be planted just under the soil line and space 6-10" wide. Water after planting.
Shipping Information
We will ship this year round as long as they are in stock.
Anemone Blanda 'Mixture' Anemone
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$11.99
Anemone Blanda Mix bulbs feature charming, star-shaped flowers that open in full sun. They are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in the Spring. Colros range from blue, purple, pink and white. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones
Planting and Maintenance Information:
Planting Depth: 2-3" (5-7.5cm)
Spacing: 1-2" (2.5-5cm)
Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks
Anemone Blanda bulbs are very short (4 inches)
USDA Zone: 4-8
Characteristics:
Full Sun to Full Shade
Well drained and cut flowers
Deer, Rabbit, and Rodent resistant
Warm climate
Indoor Forcing
Multi-color
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Containers, or Cut Gardens
Anemone Blanda Blue Shades - Grecian Windflower
$8.99
Anemone Blanda Blue Shades - Grecian Windflower.
Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones
Grecian windflowers will create a carpet of color for you in a short period of time. They are at home in filtered sun and often planted in beds with Daffodils or Tulips. They are very rewarding plants and can be used in borders, rock gardens or natural settings.
USDA Zones 4-7
Mid-Spring flowering
Bloom Duration: 3-6 weeks
Cold Hardy
Partial Sun
Bloom Color: Purple, Blue hues
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens
4-6” tall
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.
Anemone Coronaria 'Duet', Red and White Anemone
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Anemone Coronaria 'Duet' - An amazing color combination that is sure to have your heart singing! Anemones range in hardiness depending on the type. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal.
Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones
Anemones are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in Spring. They make excellent cut flowers lasting up to 10 days, for this reason they are hit with florists.
USDA Zones 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted.
Starts in mid-spring when established. The will bloom with 90 days of planting their first year.
Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks
Cold Hardy
Full Sun to Full Shade
Bloom Color: Red and White
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens
10” tall
Key Planting Tips
Soak the corns so that they almost double in size. I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.
Anemone Coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' Blue Anemone
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Anemone Coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' -Who does not love the blue hues of flowers! Anemones range in hardiness depending on the type. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal.
Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones
Anemones are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in Spring. They make excellent cut flowers lasting up to 10 days, for this reason they are hit with florists.
USDA Zones 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted.
Starts in mid-spring when established. The will bloom with 90 days of planting their first year.
Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks
Cold Hardy
Full Sun to Full Shade
Bloom Color: Blue
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens
10” tall
Key Planting Tips
Soak the corns so that they almost double in size. I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.
Anemone Coronaria 'St. Brigid Mix', Double Anemone
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Anemone Coronaria 'St. Brigid Mix' - An absolute treasure - double anemones and super easy to grow. In fact for those that love ranunculus but cann ot stand the fuss, this may be the flower for you. This one is hardy for zones 7-10 while everyone else will have to plant it in the early spring as soon as the ground is workable and chances of refreezing are minimal. Click here to see all of our anemones - Firefly Farm & Mercantile Anemones
Anemones are very rewarding in the garden for their long blooming period in Spring. They make excellent cut flowers lasting up to 10 days, for this reason they are hit with florists.
USDA Zones 7-10, All other zones can vary depending on the winter or they can be lifted.
Starts in mid-spring when established. The will bloom with 90 days of planting their first year.
Bloom Duration: up to 10 weeks
Cold Hardy
Full Sun to Full Shade
Bloom Color: Pink, Red, White, Blue, Lavender
Additional Information
Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens
10” tall
Key Planting Tips
Soak the corns so that they almost double in size. I like to leave the water on a slight trickle to encourage oxygen in the water for 15 minutes or so. Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3" inches deep. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Water deeply the first time and then do not water until leaves break the surface.
Australia Burgandy Leaf Canna Lily
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Australia Canna Lilies are grown for their lush and dark foliage. The leaves are thicker than most cannas and can stand up to winds and rains better than any other canna of their size. They do provide red-orange blossoms that hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to.
Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 8. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market.
Characteristics
32"-38" tall
USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones)
Summer to Fall
Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer
Full Sun (some partial shade is ok)
Additional Information
Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant
Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens.
Great for butterflies and other pollinators
Ships starting late March (weather dependent)
Shipping Time: We ship starting in March with some availability from our gardens in October and November.
Key Planting Tips
Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.