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March 1, 2021

New for 2021! Summer-Blooming Bulbs for a Garden Full of Color and Texture

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While it is certainly exciting to see the first signs of growth as plants start to poke their heads out in the spring, it’s also extremely satisfying to have a garden that continues to surprise with new blooms and colors all the way through the summer and fall. By planting heat-loving bulbs and perennials after the last frost, you’ll be transitioning into a second riot of color after your spring favorites have faded! 

Summer-blooming bulbs aren’t quite as tolerant to cold temperatures as their fall-planted counterparts. They prefer to be kept in a cool, dry spot until they can be planted once the ground warms up. And have we ever got a killer line-up of summer-blooming bulbs for you to choose from in our new catalogue! Here are a few of our favorites. 

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Lilium ‘Robina’: We’re starting off with a bang here! If you are looking for beauty, big drama and fragrance, look no further. L. ‘Robina’, an Oriental/Trumpet is a very large raspberry pink lily with a white center and can grow up to 6′ tall! 

Planted as a companion to daffodils or tulips, they will extend your spring blooming season well into the summer months. They enjoy full sun but will also make do with part shade and prefer well-draining soil.

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Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’: If you’re hoping to attract pollinators to your garden this summer, look no further than this princess of the perennials; Cinderella. With cute clusters of upturned pink flowers, Cinderella (also known as swamp milkweed) will help to fill your garden with beautiful butterflies. 

Blooming in mid to late summer, this native perennial will thrive when planted in full sun, although it is somewhat shade tolerant. They are critter-resistant and will grow well in rain gardens and wet spots as well. 

Hibiscus ‘Starry Starry Night’: While most hibiscus seem to shout “tropical vacation,” this stunning variety stands out with its ultra-dark, nearly black, foliage punctuated by massive pale pink flowers.

Hibiscus are critter resistant, pollinator-friendly, and the dark foliage of this cultivar offers a distinctive shadow-like quality in your garden. 

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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’: This ornamental grass has fountain-like clumps of narrow leaves with a green center and white edge that gives it a silvery appearance. Its presence is kind of like a cloud out in the garden all summer long. 

With tiny plumes that bloom in late summer to early fall, ‘Morning Light’ is ideal for lilies to come up around, offering a unique kind of backdrop, height, and texture to your garden. They enjoy full to part sun, and as an added perk, are deer-resistant. 

Supergold: While most Polianthes tuberosa varieties are white, this one comes in a spectacular shade of yellow. As a later bloomer (not until July, August, or even into September), this beautiful bulb is ideal if you’re hoping to extend your blooming season. 

They are incredibly fragrant (and were actually one of our grandmothers’ favorites), a great choice for cutting gardens or as a border plant, and do well in sunny northern climates despite being native to Mexico. These beauties are another pollinator-friendly option that is sure to make you smile all summer long with their sweet appearance and fragrance. 

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Zantedeschia: If you are partial to the trumpet-like shape of this popular cut flower variety (more commonly known as the Calla Lily), you’ll be happy to learn that they come in all kinds of beautiful colors.

If you’re a fan of dark colors in the garden, you might also be partial to Zantedeschia Odessa’s glossy, deep purple flowers. These graceful, vase-like flowers bloom through late summer, are critter-resistant, and enjoy full sun to partial shade. 

Browse our summer-blooming bulb catalogue now and start dreaming up all of the best possible spring planting options for your garden this year!

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Additional shipping charges for orders sent to locations West of the Rocky Mountains after Oct. 25th.  Orders shipped West of the Rocky Mountains after Oct. 25th have a possibility of freezing in transit.  In order to eliminate that possibility, 3rd Day Shipping is required.  This chart shows how much extra shipping will be added to your if the order is being sent after Oct. 25th.  Please note that the charges are determined first by the state and then by the number of bulbs being ordered.  Please check the chart to determine if you will be charged an additional amount.  For example:  Select the state where the bulbs will be shipped (i.e. CA).  Count the number of  bulbs being ordered (100  daffodils, 100 tulips, 100 crocus and 10 hippeastrum would equal 310 bulbs).  The additional shipping charge for 310  bulbs to CA after Oct. 25th would equal $49.00. 

Any shipments being sent to AK or HI are charged actual cost of UPS or FDX 2nd Day Air; $15 minimum.  This cost is unknown until after the order has shipped.

State 300 TO 499 Bulbs 500+Bulbs
AK cost after shipment cost after shipment
AZ $49.00 cost after shipment
CA $50.00 cost after shipment
HI cost after shipment cost after shipment
ID $49.00 cost after shipment
MT $49.00 cost after shipment
NV $49.00 cost after shipment
NM $45.00 cost after shipment
ND $45.00 cost after shipment
OR $50.00 cost after shipment
SD $45.00 cost after shipment
UT $49.00 cost after shipment
WA $50.00 cost after shipment

Live plant shipping cost

Live Plant Shipping Information:  Live plants require special shipping status to make it from us to you in good condition.  All plants must be shipped 3rd Day Select by UPS or FedEx to ensure that they are ready to go into your garden when you receive them.  This chart shows how much extra shipping will be added to your order when ordering live plants.  Any shipments being sent to AK or HI are charged actual cost of UPS/FedEX 2nd Day Air: $15 minimum.  This cost is unknown until after the order has shipped.

Example for calculating shipping:  Select the state we will be shipping to, ie. CA;  count the quantity of plants you are ordering, ie, 4; the additional shipping charge for 4 plants being shipped to CA would equal $15.00.

State with extra charge 1 or 2 plants 3 to 5 plants 6+ plants
AK cost after shipment cost after shipment cost after shipment
AZ $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
CA $7.00 $15.00 $25.00
CO $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
HI cost after shipment cost after shipment cost after shipment
ID $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
MT $6.00 $12.50 $22.00
NE $7.00 $15.00 $25.00
NV $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
NM $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
ND $5.50 $12.00 $21.00
OR $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
SD $7.00 $15.00 $25.00
UT $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
WA $7.00 $15.00 $25.00
WY $6.50 $14.00 $24.00
PUERTO RICO $7.00 $15.00 $25.00