Online sources for bulbs and plants

September 24, 2021 10:12 AM

Do you have online sources for bulbs and plants that you're happy with? If so, please share. I'm specifically looking for tulips, hyacinths, and hibiscus bushes, but general sources are fine too. I am aware that local nurseries exist. This question is about finding reliable companies that ship in the continental US.
posted by FencingGal to Home & Garden (8 answers total)

I ordered bulbs from John Scheepers in the past and have been happy with them. They have both tulips and hyacinths.
posted by Lycaste at 10:25 AM on September 24, 2021 [3 favorites]

I joined in on a friend and her mother's order from Colorblends a few years ago and my bulbs are going strong. I got alliums, narcissus, and squill; my friend also got hyacinths and crocuses, I think. They also do tulips, but my neighborhood squirrels have a habit of rearranging tulips so I pass on those.
posted by mskyle at 11:43 AM on September 24, 2021

Brent and Beckys has the coolest bulbs.

I've used Whiteflower Farm for landscape-sized amounts of ones I really love.
posted by A Terrible Llama at 2:25 PM on September 24, 2021

I like Hudson Valley Seed Company.
posted by wicked_sassy at 4:58 PM on September 24, 2021

My folks and I use Fedco. Pros: their paper catalogues are lovely and full of whimsy, illustrations, and fun tidbits & tips. I've had success with everything I've ordered. Cons: Their ordering windows for are often restricted, for example, you can usually only order bulbs June-late August I think.
posted by Grandysaur at 4:59 PM on September 24, 2021

Regarding bulbs from whatever grower (I use Sheepers), you should order soon. Some of the more popular/unusual varieties are already sold out. I had a look at Colorblends with the same result.
posted by namret at 6:54 PM on September 24, 2021

Van Engelen is the commercial arm of Scheepers and their catalog -- less glossy -- is worth checking even if you're not in the market for ten thousand tulips. Sometimes their price is lower even for 10 or 25.
posted by away for regrooving at 10:15 PM on September 24, 2021 [1 favorite]

I've had good luck with Longfield Gardens. I've gotten a variety of bulbs (including tulips) and dahlia tubers from them that have been successful.
posted by sevenless at 11:39 AM on September 27, 2021