Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

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)

This variety has adorned gardens for almost 500 years, first documented in 1585.  Fritillaria’s are amazing plants. The Persica variety or Fritillaria Imperialis 'Persica' is stunning, especially when done in mass.  An unique find and so easy to grow for years to come! The blooms will get lots of attention! Simply plant in the full sun and enjoy the stunning blooms for weeks.  USDA Zones 3-8 Cold Hardy Full Sun Height 36" to 40" Bloom Color: Black Additional Information Deer, Rabbit, & Rodent Resistant Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting Plant 8" Deep Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun, 8” inches deep with the tip pointing up. Space each bulb 6”-10” apart. Bulbs 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.   

Claudia Lily Tulips purple and white edged blossoms are beautiful for any spring garden or arrangement. Lily Tulips have such an iconic shape which just add to their beauty and will help create focal points in your garden.  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: Purple and White 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.  Look for other great tulips we offer at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com). 

Fire Wings Lily Tulips are simply about drama and attention. I am not sure if they could ever be a subdued addition as the bold combination of red and yellow is stunning.  They provide contrast and beauty at a time when we need it most. Lily Tulips have such an iconic shape which just add to their beauty and will help create focal points in your garden.  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: Red & Yellow 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.  Look for other great tulips we offer at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com). 

Allium 'Moly' - Yellow alliums are a rarity and mixed with blue they are a sight! Moly hugs the ground with yellow blooms sitting 4-8" tall.  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 4-8" 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. 

‘Purple Elegance' Tulip Bulbs - Bright purple flowers adorn each plant and when massed together they create a wonderful carpet. Most tulips produce just one blossoms but you will get 3-5 blossom per bulb.  Leaves are similiar to Gregii tulips in that they will have purple mottled foliage.  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) Mid-season flowering (February- April depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting 16” 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 bulb options at  Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Rijnveld's Early Sensation Daffodil's ruffles on their blossoms are eye-catching in gardens and arrangements. You will want to plant lots of these around your gardens to enjoy blossoms all season long.  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. 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 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

‘Sunshine Club' Tulip Bulbs - Bright yellow flowers with red brushstrokes make for quite the display. Most tulips produce just one blossoms but you will get 3-5 blossom per bulb.  Leaves are similiar to Gregii tulips in that they will have purple mottled foliage.  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) Mid-season flowering (February- April depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Additional Information Great for Naturalizing or Mass Planting 16” 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 bulb options at  Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)