Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

'Raptor Red’ Deep Ruby Red Blossoms that seem to be on fire when the sun hits them just right.  They are a great addition to any border and flower bed.  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.  Photo Credit: Flickr Handle JeriSisco

  'Starting Fresh'  Bearded Iris is a lovely garden specimen. Its billowing white blossoms with purple edging along its ruffles is a joy to see.  It's a wonderful compantion to so many blossoms.  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. . 

Innocent Star - Reblooming Bearded Iris 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 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. 

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! Flower Record belongs to the C. vernus specieis of crocuses.  USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade (anywhere except under conifer trees) Bloom Color: Purple 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

The Ruby Giant Crocus is absoutely beatiful. The large purple blossoms are simply captivating. They naturalize areas very well and bring splashes of color to the bland winter landscape.    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! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun to Partial Shade (anywhere except under conifer trees) 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 2020 crop. 

Parade Elite Tulips - 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:  Pink, Red and Yellow 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 offerings at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Dutchmaster Daffodils are probably the go to standard trumpet daffodil you will find in most garden stores. They natieralize great and have stood the test of time. You will want to plant lots of these around your gardens to enjoy blossoms all season long.  If you are looking for the most value, then these are the daffodils for you.  Furthermore, 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 12/14USDA Zones 3 – 8 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 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.  Shipping starts in September

Maja Fringed Tulips pure yellow blooms are bright garden additions. Fringed tulips have interesting fringes along the bloom edges. Some have fringes on just the bloom top edge while others have it almost on the entire petal.  Have fun and make a bed of these or just add some whimsy to your garden beds.  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, Naturalizing or Mass Planting 20” 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)

New Santa is sure to delight!  This is our first year but I saw these last year in a mass planting of 100 (with no camera of course) and it was beautiful. Fringed tulips have interesting fringes along the bloom edges. Some have fringes on just the bloom top edge while others have it almost on the entire petal.  Have fun and make a bed of these or just add some whimsy to your garden beds.  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, Naturalizing or Mass Planting 20” 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)

Northpole Fringed Tulips are a new addition and their pure white blooms are cimply classy. Fringed tulips have interesting fringes along the bloom edges. Some have fringes on just the bloom top edge while others have it almost on the entire petal.  Have fun and make a bed of these or just add some whimsy to your garden beds.  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, Naturalizing or Mass Planting 20” 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)

Fringed Tulips like Purple Circus are a dream come true for vases and the gardens. They are whimsical, romantic and beautiful all wrapped up in one flower.  Plant 5 or plant 100, you won't be sorry. We source the largest we can find at 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, Naturalizing or Mass Planting 20” 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)

Giant Allium 'Ambassador' Massive purple 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 the first year.  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 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. 

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. 

Preorder this one today! It’s our most popular Muscari and will brighten your borders for decades to come. This is one of our most popular bulbs every fall and for good reason. They bloom early, beloved by bumblebees and other pollinators and frame in our spring borders wonderfully. Deer and other garden critters will leave this alone so feel free to plant where you have had past problems.  Spring borders are abundant with varities of grape hyacinth and ‘Muscari Atlantic' will dazzle in your landscapes. It is adaptable, beautiful and flexible to most any situation. It fills in an area very well and contrasts well with medium tulips (14-20” tall). Additionally, the blue purple blooms are bold enough to make a stunning arrangement in pots. Our bulbs are sourced from Holland at an amazing 9/10 size. This is a very large bulb which will ensure your bulbs thrive their first year. USDA Zones 3 – 8 Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3-4 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 6”-8” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun,  3” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 2-4” apart. They will tolerate some shade. Ships mid September to mid October. 

  The Aqua Hyacinth is a newer cultivated variety specifically to help fill the gap of this color shade of blue.  Paired with pink mid season tulips it creates a wonderful presence in the garden.  Hyacinth's fragrant blooms are welcomed after a winter's quietness.  They burst open with vibrant colors creating wonderful masses of color.  They pair well with tulips and daffodils, creating dazzling displays of color.  USDA Zones 4-8 Early to Mid Spring  Bloom Duration: 2-3 weeks Cold Hardy to Zone 4 Full Sun to Partial Shade (anywhere except under conifer trees) Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens, Indoor Forcing 10” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 4-5” deep. They prefer rich well drained soil (like most bulbs).  Tuck them in front of beds and near entry ways or open windows to enjoy their fragrance.  We ship mid September to mid October.