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

Yellow Montbretia - Crocosmia 'George Davidson' from $8.99

Pre-Order for Spring 2024! 'George Davidson' 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 'George Davidson' Crocosmia will provide an abundance of yellow blooms that will add smiles to your garden. 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: Yellow 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.

‘Boom Boom White' Dahlia (Ball) from $8.99 $9.99

‘Boom Boom White’ Dahlias are exquisite in the landscape. Almost perfectly round balls sit atop lush green foliage. These are very popular in cutting gardens. 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.

‘Franz Kakfa' Dahlia (Ball) from $7.99 $9.99

‘Franz Kakfka’ Dahlias will add wonderful architectial interest to your garden. The purple shaped globe shaped blossoms will provide a sense of whimsy and beauty. 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.

Copperboy Dahlia (Ball) from $7.99 $9.99

Copperboy Ball Dahlias are sought every year for the mutitudes of blooms they produce and the color that complements so many occasions. 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.

Linda's Baby Dahlia (Ball) from $7.99 $9.99

Linda's Baby's Ball Dahlia soft pink blossoms that are joyous little spheres in the garden will sure delight anyone lucky enough to see these. These nearly perfect globelike blossoms are fun and add a bit of whimsy. 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.

Ranunculus Pink Mixture, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote) from $9.99

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Pink is a combination of pinks and white shaded blossoms. These are Jumbo sized bulbs, hence the price and quantity are slighly different. We are excited to offer this new flower mix! Double flowering giants measuring 4-5" across. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butteflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 12-16" tall USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season.

Ranunculus Pink, Jumbo Size (Ranunculus Tecolote) from $9.99

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Pink is a combination of pinks and white shaded blossoms. These are Jumbo sized bulbs, hence the price and quantity are slighly different. We are excited to offer this new flower mix! Double flowering giants measuring 4-5" across. Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers. You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butteflies. They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates. Characteristics 12-16" tall USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones. You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom. Full Sun Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart. Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season.

Red Montbretia - Crocosmia 'Lucifer' from $8.99

Pre-order for Spring 2024! '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 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.

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