Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

Negrita Parrot Tulip dark colors and whimsical hues of purple is a crowd pleaser. Parrot Tulips are in a world of their own - they have wild forms paired with gorgeous colors. This is what makes them so riveting in arrangements.  Parrot tulips should be protected from wind and heavy rains. The extra work in placing these are worth it.  Parrots are excellent for forcing. It is recommended you plant the parrot tulips in pots and then chill vs chilling in the cooler then planting. The reason is this makes the tuber root in and create stronger blooms. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 11/12 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 to Late-season flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Bouquets, arrangements 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.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Parrot King Parrot Tulip has a look of a yellow blossom and as they open they mature to orange, giving you a full range of options to choose from for arrangements or placement in the garden. They are wonderful when paired with blues and deep purples. Parrot Tulips are in a world of their own - they have wild forms paired with gorgeous colors. This is what makes them so riveting in arrangements.  Parrot tulips should be protected from wind and heavy rains. The extra work in placing these are worth it.  Parrots are excellent for forcing. It is recommended you plant the parrot tulips in pots and then chill vs chilling in the cooler then planting. The reason is this makes the tuber root in and create stronger blooms. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 11/12 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 to Late-season flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Bouquets, arrangements 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.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Rasta Parrot's color and form makes it a standout in the garden and arrangements. We are so proud to be able to offer this one in 2025 as it has been on our list for a long time. Parrot Tulips are in a world of their own - they have wild forms paired with gorgeous colors. This is what makes them so riveting in arrangements.  Parrot tulips should be protected from wind and heavy rains. The extra work in placing these are worth it.  Parrots are excellent for forcing. It is recommended you plant the parrot tulips in pots and then chill vs chilling in the cooler then planting. The reason is this makes the tuber root in and create stronger blooms. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 11/12 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 to Late-season flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Bouquets, arrangements 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.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Silver Parrot Tulip's lilacs and creams blend together to showcase the unique form of the parrot blossom that has garnered the attention of tulip lovers everywhere. They are wonderful when paired with blues and deep purples. Parrot Tulips are in a world of their own - they have wild forms paired with gorgeous colors. This is what makes them so riveting in arrangements.  Parrot tulips should be protected from wind and heavy rains. The extra work in placing these are worth it.  Parrots are excellent for forcing. It is recommended you plant the parrot tulips in pots and then chill vs chilling in the cooler then planting. The reason is this makes the tuber root in and create stronger blooms. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 11/12 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 to Late-season flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Bouquets, arrangements 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.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Super Parrot Tulip's are a showstopper! They start off spring green and mature to a green and cream combination.  They are amazing for those who seek out green blossoms! Parrot Tulips are in a world of their own - they have wild forms paired with gorgeous colors. This is what makes them so riveting in arrangements.  Parrot tulips should be protected from wind and heavy rains. The extra work in placing these are worth it.  Parrots are excellent for forcing. It is recommended you plant the parrot tulips in pots and then chill vs chilling in the cooler then planting. The reason is this makes the tuber root in and create stronger blooms. Our bulbs are close to 5” in circumference ( 11/12 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 to Late-season flowering  Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Bouquets, arrangements 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.  Looking for more tulip options, check all of them out here - Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Pueblo Daffodils are an early bloomer, often waking up with snow on the ground and start blooming right as the warmth of spring starts happening.  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

This cultivar was introduced in 1936. The standout blooms contrast with may spring blooms.  Scatter among late season white tulips for a dramatic effect. 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) Late-season flowering (May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting Historical Significance, introduced in 1936 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. They are from the 2020 crop.

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. 

Rembrandt Tulips belong to the single late family tulips (Cottage and Darwin families). They are absolutely stunning and have mesmerized people for centuries. Today’s Rembrandt tulips are helathy and hardy.  They were developed to resembled tulips that were diseased. The disease is what distorted the colorings. Thankfully generations of passionate tulip growers were able to recreate this look. 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) Late-season flowering (May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or 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. They are from the 2020 crop.

Bunch flowering daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. Sir Winston Churchill is white with a spring orange 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 Bulbs are 14/16  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. Ships starting in September 

Barrett Browning is a lovely heirloom daffodil that has graced gardens for years.  Small cupped daffodils are fun to add to your landscape to help extend the bloom time for daffodils.  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. 

Poeticus Recurvusis a poeticus narcissus type of daffodil with a wonderful fragrance. They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. It has a very bold orange outline on the inner cup of the blossom which makes it very striking.  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.  We ship starting in September

Red Devon's cup is fringed or ruffled which adds to the visual interest. It's orange cup on yellow is enchanting and helps to compliment blue and purple hues from other flowers.  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 Size of bulbs is 12/14 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.