Fall Planting Garden Bulbs

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 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.

Chalice-shaped flowers surrounded by grass-like foliage. Very unique and easy to grow deer-resistant tulip. A must-have for any garden enthusiast! Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. These belong to the botanical or turkestanica class of tulips.  They are known for their darling size, bright colors, long lasting blooms and being virtually deer proof!  Little Beauty Tulip Features:  Beautiful yellow blossoms that multiply with every season Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy, USDA Zones 3-9 Planting and Maintenance Information:  Exposure to the full sun will bring out the rich colors that tulips offer. Partial shade will enable a longer blooming period and still offer a colorful addition to any garden. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 9  Mature Height: 4-6 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms late spring  Bulb Size: 6/+ cm  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)  

Acropolis almost all white blossoms with a slightly orange filled center bring a little something unique without being too carried away.  I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas.  Animals do not eat the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere.  Bulb Size 12/14USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South U.S. 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.  We ship starting in mid-September

Obdam is a fun double daffodil as when it matures it goes from white and yellow to pure white.  This is one daffodil that you do not want to harvest with blossoms closed if you are looking for the all white center.  I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas.  Animals do not eat the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere.  Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South U.S. 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.  We ship starting in mid-September

Replete's white blossoms with their orange and white filled center are fun contrasts in the garden with blue muscari. They can stand alone on their own in any setting or pair with other spring flowers.  I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas.  Animals do not eat the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere.  Bulb Size 12/14USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South U.S. 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.  We ship starting in mid-September

Golden Ducat's yellow center filled centers remind me your of the shining sun. They provide spring interest and are great in vases.  I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas.  Animals do not eat the bulbs or the flowers so you can plant them anywhere.  Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South U.S. 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.  We ship starting in mid-September

 I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas.  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 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 4-6 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South U.S. 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

I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. Tahiti is yellow with some orange in the 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. Bulb Size 12/14USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to Mid-season flowering (late March to early May) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Performs well in the South 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.  Shipping starts in September

I am not sure what is to love more about daffodils – their ease to grow or their joyous blooms.  Double daffodils are stunning in the garden or a vase.  They will multiply and naturalize in your garden areas. White Lion is white with some yellow and 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. Bulb Size 12/14 USDA Zones 3 – 9 Early to 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 16-18" 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. 

Double Gudoshnik Tulips are wonders in the garden.  Double variety tulips are hard to find in an average garden but when you do, they make you stop as they are absolutely gorgeous and stand out. Use in rock gardens, containers, beds and borders or anywhere else you want to appreciate their peony or rose like appearance.  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 (March - May depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow, Red Additional Information Great for 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.  Check out all of our tulip offerings at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com).

Double Negrita Tulips are sophisticated and pair well with Mt. Hood Daffodils, Album Muscari.  The purple peony tulip is stunning in your landscapes or your vases.  Double variety tulips are hard to find in an average garden but when you do, they make you stop as they are absolutely gorgeous and stand out. Use in rock gardens, containers, beds and borders or anywhere else you want to appreciate their peony or rose like appearance.  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 to Late-season flowering (March - May depending on location) Bloom Duration: 3 weeks Cold Hardy Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Additional Information Great for 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.  Check out all of our tulip offerings at Tulips (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

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.  'Flore Pleno' is a double snowdrop and was introduced around 1874 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. 

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 oyu 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

Sold Out - This unique mixture of Triumph Tulips simply reminds you of Easter. The shades of pink, lavender, yellow, white, are irresistible and create wonderful bouquets.  Triumph Tulips stand up well to severe weather and are reliable performers for forcing. 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-season flowering (Late April – Early 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. Ships mid September to mid October. Your selections will be from the 2020 crop.