Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

Prom Dance fills a unique spot for Bunch Flowering Daffodils as it brings in the colors of white and yellow of a more traditional daffodil to this category.  The hood is white with a set of inner yellow blooms.  Nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits. Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 4 – 9 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South and the North Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 14-16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 4-6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12” apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out. 

Shipping Fall of 2025  - Our Jumbo Size Ranunculus corms are a great way to get more flowers the first year. The bulbs are two to three times the size of our regular corms. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics Tecolotes are 14-16" tall with 3-6" blooms USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones), while Aviv can be sightly shorter at 12-16" tall.   Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Salmon blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. It takes 90-100 days for blooms from your planting date.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 

We now offer Salmon in a more economic sizing. These will grow to jumbo size in a couple of years and you can divide them to multiply your stock or simply enjoy them getting larger.  Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics Tecolotes are 14-16" tall with 3-6" blooms USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones), while Aviv can be sightly shorter at 12-16" tall.   Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Salmon blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. It takes 90-100 days for blooms from your planting date.  Shipping Information Ships starting in October, and we tend to stop shipping in March. 

Rem’s Favorite is a beautiful purple and white addition to your garden. They are long lasting and able to withstand some of the toughest conditions. They bloom right before Darwin style tulips, thus providing you an even longer duration of some of your favorite colors. 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 – 8  (In warm climates they bloom if given a chill period of 6 weeks) Early-season flowering (February- April depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great Mass Planting 22” 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.  Look for other great tulips we offer at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com). 

Actaea is a poeticus narcissus type of daffodil with a wonderful fragrance. They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. Actaea is white with a yellow and orange white filled center.   Nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits. USDA Zones 2 – 9 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South and the North Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 14-16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12” apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out. 

Altrusit - Coppery tones make this a standout in your garden. Everyone will be asking you what is this flower because it will look like a daffodil but in a color hue not seen before.  Nothing eats the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere and not have to worry about protecting them from deer or rabbits. USDA Zones 2 – 9 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South and the North Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 14-16” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12” apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out. 

Spryng Break Tulips are a showstopper. They are unique and beauiful in the garden and simply stunning in the floral arrangements. Triump Tulips are becoming a favorite of mine very quickly. They are ready before the Darwin tulips and are just as strong and weather resistant.  The colors are amazing and be on the look out as we will add more of these in the coming years.  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 – 7 (they can be planted in warm climates if given a chill period) Mid-season flowering (Late April – Early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Mass Planting 22” 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. Ships mid September to mid October. Your selections will be from the 2020 crop. 

Nectaroscordum or sometimes called Mediterranean Bells- Tall delicate and 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 Plant in the fall, ships starting in late September  Bulb Size: 8/10 cm USDA Zone: 4-8 Mediterranean Bells Features:  Deer Resistant  Fragrant Cut Flower Container Plant Winter Hardy 

Tete Boucle Daffodils are miniature double blossums. They are a rare type as all other miniatures are singles. If you are looking for something different for your garden to help ring in spring, then this is the one for you.   White and yellow blossoms awaken from winter's sleep and will quickly draw your eye to them in your gardens. Be sure to place these where you will be able to enjoy their blooms from the warmth of your house or on early spring strolls in your garden.  Plus you do not have to worry about protecting them from deer, rabbits or other pests. USDA Zones 3 – 8 Early Season flowering (early March to early May) Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 12” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun,  6” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6-12" apart. You can plant close to trees since they popup before most trees leaf out.  Shipping Information: Ships starting in September