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

Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 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 We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 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 We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

Marble Ball Dahlia's purple and soft white blossoms create a party in every bouquet they are in. Pair with pink celosia's and it is quite the display! 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. 

Mirella orange hued blossoms will add that perfect touch to your fall bouquets. Ball dahlias tend to bloom earlier than other dahlia types so you most likely will have blooms for those summer picnics you look forward to.  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. 

Pre-orders your today. This Lily goes by so many names including Naked Ladies, Naked Lady Lily, Surprise Lily, Resurrection Lily and more!  This Lily is hardy to zones 4.  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 pink color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18" - 28"  tall Pink Blooms USDA Zones 4-10 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.  We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.   

Nerines have several names. Nerine Bowdenii goes by Guernsey Lilies, Jersey Lilies or Cape Flowers and because of their habit of the leaves coming separately from the blossoms, they get referred to as Naked Ladies. We receive these in the spring while other colors we receive in the fall.  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 pink 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 so give those a try if you live in a colder climate) 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.  We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.   

Our Peruvian Daffodil or Hymenocallis 'Festalis' - is a beautiful plant for borders, beds and containers. It loves the sun or light shade, it doesn't mind its feet to be wet unlike other bulbs, and blooms all summer long with its delicate (but tough) white flowers.  USDA Zones 8-10 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall and store for the winter) Blooms all Summer flowering  Full Sun to Partial Sun Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Containers 24-30” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3” inches deep. Space each bulb 18" apart. Plant after all danger of frost.

Our Reuben Pineapple Lily or Eucomis - makes a great plant for borders in warmer climates or is ideal for containers. It provides a unique lush look with unique tropical blooms.  it is not finicky, it just needs consistent moisture in soil that is amended with compost. We provide some of the largest bulbs available to ensure your plants get a great start.    USDA Zones 7-10 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall and store for the winter)   Mid to Late Summer flowering    Bloom Duration: 6-8 weeks   Full Sun to Partial Sun   Bloom Color: Pink     Additional Information   Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens.    16-20” tall     Key Planting Tips   Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3” inches deep. Space each bulb 6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Plant after all danger of frost.

Our Sparkling Burgundy Pineapple Lily or Eucomis - makes a great plant for borders in warmer climates or is ideal for containers. It provides a unique lush look with unique tropical blooms.  it is not finicky, it just needs consistent moisture in soil that is amended with compost. We provide some of the largest bulbs available to ensure your plants get a great start.  USDA Zones 7-10 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall and store for the winter) Mid to Late Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 6-8 weeks Full Sun to Partial Sun Bloom Color: Burgundy Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens.  16-20” tall Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun to partial shade, 3” inches deep. Space each bulb 6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Plant after all danger of frost.

Lucifer' Crocosmia are easy to care for and are dependable bloomers year after year. Tall stalks loaded with bloom will attract hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Our 'Lucifer' Crocosmia will provide an abundance of red blooms.    USDA Zones 5-9 (Lift and raise for colder climates in the fall Summer flowering  Bloom Duration: 6-8 weeks Full Sun (partial sun the warmer zones  Bloom Color: Red Ships: Early April Additional Information   Great for Naturalizing, Mass Planting, Borders, & Cut Gardens.    24-48” tall     Key Planting Tips   Plant in full sun to partial shade, 4” inches deep with the bulb (corm) pointing up. Space each bulb 4-6" apart. Well drained soil is essential. Plant after all danger of frost.   Even in Zone 5, they should get some protection in winter especially their first year.

Rocco Ball Dahlias will provide plenty of bright purple blossoms for your arrangements. They are fantastic performers in most areas of the country!  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.   Pompom 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.