This is the time to order all spring blooming bulbs and peonies. They will arrive beginning in October and can be planted immediately except for tulips bulbs in warm climates which should be refrigerated for 608 weeks to make them tall, strong and bloom at the same time.

Contact me at marde.ross@mac.com to request information on other quantities or cultural information. On my blog index you can find a great deal of information on varous bulb varieties, but I can offer more detail.

Peonies can be ordered now for fall planting. They come in single and double forms and are planted in partial shade with morning sun, ideally. The colors run from whites, blush, pink, coral, rose, and red. These are herbaceous peonies which die back to the ground in the winter.  My list of peonies can grow in the warmer climates of the U.S.

Blushing Beauty Tulip – Tall, Single Late

Tulips should be ordered soon so that they can get 8-12 weeks of refrigeration before planting. I have a large walk in refrigerator and keep them at 45 defrees until the are shipped to you.

Daffodils do not need chilling and will be delivered in the fall. If you wait to plant until the rains begin, that is the most effortless way and great for the daffodils. Early varieties like Golden Dawn will bloom earlier if planted earlier.  All daffodils are not bothered by deer or gophers as they are toxic to them.

Don’t hesitate to begin planning your garden and ordering for fall.  I have most things throughout the ordering season, but can run out occasionally of the more popular items.  And you might try growing Saffron Crocus.  It also makes an interesting and different seasonal gift!