Popular Spring Bulbs for Warm Climates (Zones 7-11)

‘Anneke’ Calla Lilies are lovely in a border garden, by your mailbox, in your cutting garden, or just in a pot to enjoy. The purple calla lily blossoms are wonderful additions to your garden. We always enjoy thinking of them as nature's teacups and enjoy these summer flowers. Calla Lilies produce numerous blossoms atop wonderful lush foliage. Calla Lilies are hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 18” tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in early summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Callas should be planted 4" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start inside in pots and transplant to the gardens to give them a head start.

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'Golden Torch' Dahlia (Ball) from $7.99 $9.99

‘Golden Torch’ Dahlias are like balls of sunshine for your garden. The endless blossoms will provide beauty and smiles for your garden. We provide them in clumps the majority of the time. Sometimes they will be stand alone with necks and eyes depending on the season’s harvest. Ball Dahlias are wonderful plants that provide structure and continuous color to any garden with minimal effort. They reward gardeners with an abundance of blooms starting in mid to late summer through frost. Typically they are not bothered by diseases and have attractive foliage until frost. You can also use in a container. Simply pinch back the shoots after about 3-4 weeks to encourage branching. Characteristics 30-50” tall (Many people pinch back to encourage a bushier, shorter plant) Blooms are 1-4” wide USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun crown 1-2” below the soil. Space ball dahlias about 2’ apart from any neighbor. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger. Dahlias love soil that is close to neutral and do well in slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soils.You can amend soil with 10-10-10 or something similar. Just make sure the first number (nitrogen) is 5 or 10. You can fertilize every 4 weeks to help achieve large blossoms. Don’t water until the Dahlia sprouts. If your soil is very dry, water the soil first and then let it stand for 30 minutes before planting. Mulch around your plant leaving bare dirt directly above the tuber. We are currently transitioing to grow all of our Dahlia stock. We exepct to offer some varitities starting in 2024 but will continue providing imported stock until we complete our domestic plan to raise them.. Dahlias are imported from 3 growers in Holland for us. These growers have supported us for years nad have limited issues. Once we recevie our dahlias we wake them up to hand inspect each and every tuber. Every tuber is inspected by me (Andre Paquette) and then hand packed for shipment. In case of any issues, we reach our proactively to go over options. If you have any questions hit the Chat with Us Now button simply reach out by email or a phone call.

'Odorata Angelique' Belgian Begonia from $15.95 $18.95

'Odorata Angelique' Belgian Begonias are ideal for container gardens, hanging baskets, or even garden borders. The white with pink and salmon accents will bloom all summer, right into frost. Belgian Begonias are hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 18” tall USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in early summer Partial Shade is ideal Additional Information Great for Borders, Containers, and Hanging Baskets Ships starting in late March to early April Key Planting Tips Begonias should be planted 2-3" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start pots inside and move to the gardens to give them a head start. Begonia's enjoy warm weather and when it arrives, they will take off.

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'Odorata Mixed' Belgian Begonia from $15.95

'Odorata Mixed' Belgian Begonias are ideal for container gardens, hanging baskets, or even garden borders. The begonias are packed from an assorted mix Belgian Begonias are hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 18” tall USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in early summer Partial Shade is ideal Additional Information Great for Borders, Containers, and Hanging Baskets Ships starting in late March to early April Key Planting Tips Begonias should be planted 2-3" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start pots inside and move to the gardens to give them a head start. Begonia's enjoy warm weather and when it arrives, they will take off.

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'Odorata Pink Delight' Belgian Begonia from $15.95 $18.95

'Odorata Pink Delight' Belgian Begonias are ideal for container gardens, hanging baskets, or even garden borders. The eye-popping pink blossoms will bloom all summer, right into frost. Belgian Begonias are hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 18” tall USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in early summer Partial Shade is ideal Additional Information Great for Borders, Containers, and Hanging Baskets Ships starting in late March to early April Key Planting Tips Begonias should be planted 4" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start pots inside and move to the gardens to give them a head start. Begonia's enjoy warm weather and when it arrives, they will take off.

Agapanthus Blue (African Lily) (2 per order) $12.99

Agapanthus Blue or African Lily blooms during some of the hottest months. They are great for containers or in the garden border and formal landscapes. An absolute must in southern gardens and is a knock out in containers for northern landscapes. Agapanthus produce numerous blossoms atop wonderful lush foliage. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 32-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms Mid to Late Summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Agapanthus should be planted 2" deep and 6" apart. Wait for the soil to reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit. You can start inside in pots and transplant to the gardens to give them a head start. Water immediately.

Alocasia Upright Plumbea Nigra, Giant Black Elephant Ear $13.99

Contrast in gardens can be everything and Alocaisa Upright Plumbea Nigra will do that for you. The massive dark leaves will capture your attention and help provide focal points and interest in your gardens. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 32-48" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife The picture shown is a similar Alocasia, Nigra Plumbea will be darker in color.

Amaryllis Belladonna (Belladonna Lily), Naked Lady, Surprise Lily, southern climates from $4.99

Amaryllis Belladonna thrive in the heat and don't mind humidity. They are great for containers or in your garden beds. They are carefree and take very little care. They bloom in the heat of summer and then will shoot up leaves. For this reason we bring in the largest bulbs we can find and they should be planted right away. They are hardy to USDA Zones 7-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. We offer these for sale in Spring, Fall, and Winter. The latest harvest arrives 9/15 or so. Characteristics 24-36" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms all summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Not bothered by deer, rabbits or other wildlife Key Planting Tips Belladonna should be planted just under the soil line and space 6-10" wide. Water after planting. Shipping Information We will ship these starting in October and it goes until March or so, sometimes longer if we have them. We get our new stock at the end of September

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Aurea Lycoris Spider Lily, Yellow Naked Ladies, Surprise Lily (Hardy to Zones 4) from $9.99

Aurea Lycoris Spider Lily Lycoris or Surprise Lilies as they are affectionately called are so much fun in the garden. The leaves pop up, the leaves die and sometime later, lilies start popping up and you have blooms before you know it. They bloom in late summer and the yellow color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18-28" tall USDA Zones 7-10 (Hardy in these zones, some folks have success all the way to Zones 5 for Lycoris). Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays. Shipping We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.

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Australia Burgandy Leaf Canna Lily from $11.95

Australia Canna Lilies are grown for their lush and dark foliage. The leaves are thicker than most cannas and can stand up to winds and rains better than any other canna of their size. They do provide red-orange blossoms that hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 8. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 32"-38" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Shipping Time: We ship starting in March with some availability from our gardens in October and November. Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Babiana Stricta Mix $9.99

Babiana Stricata is a wonderful warm loving plant. It will bloom every spring once established for about 4 weeks. It can also be raised in containers in northern areas - ideal for those that love to have something different and unique. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-11 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 12" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms Spring Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Rock Gardens and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Babiana should be planted 2" deep and 6-10" apart and in a space that is well-draining. Water during the growing season only.

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Black Knight Brown-leaf Canna Lily from $8.95

‘Black Knight' Brown-leaf Canna Lily - The Black Knight Canna blooms are deep red on dark brown (sometimes almost black) foliage. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 8. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 32" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Blazingstar, Dense Blazingstar, Gayfeather Liatris Spicata

Blazingstar, Dense Blazingstar, Gayfeather Liatris Spicata from $3.00

A U.S. native that resides from the Mississippi eastwards to the Atlantic Liatris Spicata goes by Marsh Blazingstar as it prefers wet or rich garden soils. This is the most commonly seen native in gardens as its dense flowers and rich in nector and pollen. We offer it in seed year round or corms in the spring. Corms will allow you to see flowers the first year while seed will take 2-3 years to flower. Blazing Star or Liatris Spicata will bloom all summer, provide food for butterflies, perform great in dry conditions, and naturalize well in sunny to partial sunny areas. The blooms are great in arrangements and the plant is ignored by rodents, rabbits, and deer. This plant will work hard for you without having to work hard for it. A must have in every garden. Blazing star is a family of natives that you will find in a large area of the U.S prairies, meadows, forest edges and grasslands. The species 'Spicata' is a great nectar and pollen source. USDA Zones 4-9 Mid-Summer flowering Bloom Duration: All Summer Cold Hardy Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) Bloom Color: Purple Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, or Cut Gardens 29-36” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 2-3" inches deep with the roots pointing down (sometimes you have to look carefully to find them). Space each bulb 12" apart and plant in the drier parts of your garden. Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. Alternatively Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall Germination: 20-25 Days Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart Light: Full Sun

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Carmen' from $11.95

Canna 'Happy Carmen' - The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Cleo' from $11.95

Canna 'Happy Cleo' - The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. Happy Cleo has orange blooms and green leaves.. It will be a new one for us this year as we love a couple oother of the Happy series. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Emily' from $11.95

Canna 'Happy Emily' The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Julia' from $11.95

Canna 'Happy Julia' - The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. Happy Julia has red blooms and is a brown leaf canna. It will be a new one for us this season. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Canna Cannasol 'Happy Wilma' from $11.95

Canna 'Happy Wilma' - The Cannasol family is made specifically for pots. Happy Wilma has pink blooms and mutli-colored leaves of brown and green. It will be a new one for us. They provide blooms until frost and grow only to 22" in height. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 7. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 18" - 22" tall USDA Zones 7-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Canna Tall 'Stuttgart' from $12.95

Canna Tall 'Stuttgart' Lily The 'Stuttgart' Canna blooms are yellow with red-orange throats. The foliage is variegated green and white The foliage is very neat and the leaves themselves are worth growing the plant for. They are care free and are not bothered by deer, rabbits or other rodents. Cannas reward you with lush tropical foliage and standout blooms within a very short time period. Cannas are tropical bulbs and will need to be lifted in zones colder than Zone 8. They are easy to store and will bring your years of enjoyment. Cut the flowers for show stopping arrangements as this will help encourage blooms until frost. Canna bulbs are #1 size bulbs, some of the biggest on the market. Characteristics 40-60" tall USDA Zones 8-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Summer to Fall Bloom Duration: Continuous Blooms through frost starting in mid to late summer Full Sun (some partial shade is ok) Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Ships starting late March (weather dependent) Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 6” deep. Space 2' apart. Plant when the soil is 60 degrees, well past any frost danger.

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Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) from $9.99

Crocosmia Emily McKenzie (Montbretia) provides an abundance of blooms on graceful but tough branches with minimal effort. Hummingbirds love the blossoms. They are not bothered by deer and other wildlife. They are hardy to USDA Zones 6-9 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 20-23" tall USDA Zones 6-9 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in summer Full Sun to Partial Shade Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Deer and rodent resistant Key Planting Tips Crinum should be planted 3" and space 6-8" apart. Water after planting. Shipping Information This ships in the spring, typically late March.

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Popular Spring Bulbs for Warm Climates (Zones 7-11)