Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

New Addition for Firefly!  'Easter Candy' is a beautiful and prolific bloomer.  It gives many stems once establised and its unblemished blooms are wonderful, especially on sunny days. It was bred by Keith Keppel and released in 2011.  Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 37” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.   

One of our oldest heirloom bulbs, Checkered Lily It must be planted in the fall right away as the bulb is somewhat small like a crocus but is a bit more fragile. But the good news is once it’s planted, it’s hardy and wonderful!  Checkered Fritillaria are amazing plants.  They are recorded as early as 1572 for how long they have been cultivated. Grass-like foliage and a sturdy stem support a unique checkered pattern flower. Easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. They multiply naturally year after year. Planting and Maintenance Information:  Plant in groups where the unique color will get noticed. Allow foliage to die down naturally and it will come back year after year. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 12  Mature Height: 8-10 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms mid spring  Bulb Size: 6/+cm  USDA Zone: 3-10 Checkered Lily Features:  Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy  Starts shipping in September 

Snowdrops help herald the return of Spring. They are very persistent and even a late snowfall will not that stop them. Often paired with crocuses. They have a slight fragrance so plant them by your walkways.  They also can be used for arrangements. After a long winter, it is nice to pick a bouquet from your own backyard.  'Woronowii' was introduced around 1810 and are practically deer and rodent proof.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on.  Just like crocuses, they don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Prefers Partial Shade  Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 5” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Unlike other bulbs that can wait a little to be planted, plant Snowdrops right away once you get them.  We ship mid September to mid October.  

‘Rosalie Figge' Bearded Iris Reblooming Bearded Irises are a gardener’s delight. Rosalie Figge is one of our tallest Bearded or German Iris. They produce gorgeous blooms twice a year! Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  Bearded Irises are extremely easy and forgiving. It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone and then again in August to September Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 40” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer.  Ships mid September to mid October. 

Katharine Hodgkin is a light blue blossom that is not often found in spring blooms so it adds something new and unique.   Contains 10 Irises per pack Dutch Specie Iris is an early bloomer, often blooming shortly after crocuses.  They come in assorted colors but all will bring smiles to you garden visitors.    Planting and Maintenance Information:  Fall Planting Planting Depth: 2-3"  Spacing: 2-3"  Bloom Duration: 2-4 Weeks  USDA Zone: 3-9  Iris Miniature 'Katharine Hodgkin' Dutch Iris Features:  Full Sun to Partial Shade  Well Drained  Great for Naturalizing, Beds, and Borders Color: Green   

Sativus Saffron Crocus - Last year we sold thousands of corms! Make sure you reserve some today and start enjoying the fall harvest of Saffron. Imagine harvesting your own saffron from your fall blooming Saffron Crocuses.  You get the wonderful fragrance and pops of color in the autumn months.  Plant them by your walkways or where ever you can see out a window. You can enjoy them in your gardens or flowerbeds.  We ship this plant right away separate from any order as you need to plant these right away.  USDA Zones 3 – 8 Autumn Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 4” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect Ships mid September to mid October. Your selections will be from the current year’s crop. 

New Addition!  'Copper Classic’ was a showstopper in 1983 when it was released and is continuing to dazzle gardeners today. It's orange and coppery tones are warm and inviting.  Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 4 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 35” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.  Photo Credit: Flickr Handle AnnieB2

‘Savannah Sunset' Bearded Iris Similar to Orange Harvest, this variety will enchant you with blooms in late spring and then again in early fall.  Reblooming Bearded Irises are a gardener’s delight. They produce gorgeous blooms twice a year! Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  Bearded Irises are extremely easy and forgiving. It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone and then again in August to September Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 33” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.

Beautiful blooms gracefully roll in the breezes, their gentle flowers sit among other popular flowers and provide gracy and whimsy to your gardens. Critters will leave this beautiful flowers alone for years of enjoyment. Planting and Maintenance Information:  Allow leaves to die down naturally and they will come back for many years. These are nice companion plants for early summer bloomers and make great cut flowers. Light Requirements: Full Sun  Planting Depth: 3 Bulbs per Square Foot: 4 Mature Height: 32-38 Inches Bloom Time: Blooms late spring Bulb Size: 8/10 cm USDA Zone: 4-8 Mediterranean Bells Features:  Deer Resistant  Fragrant Cut Flower Container Plant Winter Hardy 

‘Oui Madame’ Bearded Iris Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 38” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. 

Giant Allium 'Globemaster' Massive White globe blooms that are 8-10" in size will stop you in your tracks. Plant a few for a thoughtful impact or go all out with a mass planting to make a bold statement. Our giant allium bulbs are 20cm+ in size. This ensures great blossoms.  USDA Zones 4-8 Blooms Late Spring to Early Summer Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Beloved by pollinators Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 40” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun.  Space the bulbs about 8" apart. They do need about 6 weeks of cold much like tulips.  Alliums do like the soil ph to be between 6-7 to be at their best. If you soil is a little high, simply add some acidic feed to the soil.  Ships mid September to mid October. Your selections will be from the previous summer’s crop. 

Lalibela Tulip is your classic Valentine's tulip.  It's tight red petals create a beautiful blossom that will last for days in your bouquets. Darwin Hybrids are a knockout in the landscape. Chances are if you see tulips in a public setting it is probably a Darwin Hybrid. They are a popular choice because of their large blossoms, the strength of the stem, resilience to bad weather, and their perennial like behavior when planted in their happy spot.  Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 12+ cm) which makes them some of the biggest you can purchase and are sourced from Holland. USDA Zones 3 – 6 (they can be planted in warm climates if given a chill period) Mid Late-season flowering (March - May depending on location) Bloom Duration: 2-3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color:  Red Additional Information Great for Mass Planting, Cut Gardens 24” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Tulips have everything they need to get started, but you can place a teaspoon of bone meal in the soil before planting and use a low nitrogen fertilizer when the first leaves appear in Spring. Our bulbs will ship to you in mid September to mid October. Check out all of our tulip offerings at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Blue Pearl Crocus is one of the best performing crocuses as they are a Tommasinianus crocus or Tommies. It is not only lovely but fragrant as well. It is the winner of the Award of Garden Merit 1993 and will be a lovely addition to your garden for years to come.  Crocuses signal spring’s return. The blooms pop up even through snow and after months of winter, they may cause you to leap for joy. Plant them by your walkways or where ever you can see out a window.  They don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! Planting and Maintenance Information:  Early Flowering (February - March)  Perform best in sandy, well-drained soil  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks  Height: 4"  Spread: 0-1"  Planting Depth: 3"  Spacing: 2-3"  USDA Zone: 3-8  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect   Crocus Autumn Flowering 'Sativus' Saffron  Partial Shade Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies Great for Containers, Landscaping, Naturalizing, and Beds and Borders

New Addition!  'Peggy Sue' with its pink blossoms provide you twice the show each year.  First it blooms in late spring and then again in late summer.  It is one of the few pink reblooming bearded iris and is a reliable performer.   Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 4 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 35” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October. 

New Addition!  'Edith Wolford’ Bearded Iris is an award winning bearded iris that has received the prestigous Dykes Award.  It has a creamy center and light purple petals.  Bearded Irises are wonderful. They are easy to grow and give you wonderful results.  Bearded Irises are hardy from Zone 3 all the way to Zone 10.  They do not need a chilling period so they can grow almost anywhere in the United States.  It’s not uncommon to hear stories how immigrants would bring these flower with them from their home countries throughout Europe.  If you walk through suburbs and cities, you will start to be able to see the diversity of these species. USDA Zones 3 – 10 Flowers May to June depending on your zone Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 35” tall Drought tolerant Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 1/3 of the rhizome exposed above the soil.  We like to plant ours 18”-30” apart.  They fill in pretty fast.  Do NOT mulch over the rhizome as they like to remain dry and extra mulch increases chances of rot.  We recommended cutting the flower once it blooms to put energy back into the rhizome and the new blooms that will happen later in the summer. Ships mid September to mid October.