NEW!-Fall Bulbs

Crocus sativus, is a species of mysterious origin. Traditional literature dictates that Crocus sativus originated in Asia. However, botanical research ties its origins to the wild variety, Crocus cartwrightianus, which is indigenous to southern Greece. Saffron was first domesticated and used by Humans over 4,000 years ago. The domesticated Crocus sativus is known to be sexually sterile.

Hence,the flower responsible for producing the most expensive culinary spice in the world is genetically unable to reproduce on its own. It is completely reliant on human vegetative multiplication to proliferate.The dried stigmas of the flower of the Saffron Crocus are what make the highly coveted spice. Saffron was/is prized for its culinary and medicinal purposes, along with its use as a dye and a fragrance. Due to its versatility, its cultivation quickly spread around the globe.

Crocus sativus is an Autumn flowering variety that should be planted in the Fall and is known to flower shortly after planting. They bloom on average for about 3 weeks. Bulbs should be planted 3" deep and spaced about 2-3" apart. The bulbs can be overwintered and will send vegetative growth and proliferate in the spring before bringing fall blooms again.For Zones below 6, it is advised to dig up bulbs and overwinter them indoors.

Known as Kesar in Hindi, Zafran in Urdu, Kong Posh in Kashmiri,Japharana in Bengali,Kungumapoo in Tamil, and Kunkumapoovu in Malayalam. This flower is an excellent addition to any garden and kitchen.

This spring flowering variety is known for its beautiful flowers and fragrance. They bring a wonderful mid season spring bloom that look great in your garden as well as make for a good cut flower.

These bulbs must be planted in the fall as they need cold temperatures to encourage proper root development to allow for proper spring blooms. It is best to plant these bulbs when night time temperatures drop between 40-50 degrees F. They are known to bloom in Mid-Late Spring. They are known to be pollinator friendly, as well as deer & rodent resistant. These daffodils naturalize well to their environment and will regrow for several years if allowed to die back properly.

This variety of tulips is known to grow in bunches. They tend to send 4 flower per stem. With their eye-catching appearance,they are great for planting in containers, and border plots. 

Tulips originate from Central Asia and were first cultivated in Persia as early as the 10th Century. They spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world throughout the centuries. Specific varieties can only be reliably propogated through rhizome proliferation, making bulbs to specific treasured varieties highly valuable. During the height of Dutch Tulipmania in the 1600's, people were known to have sold their homes, and the like, for a single bulb of certain varieties.

Tulips are best planted when soil temperatures are between 40-50 degrees F. Tulips will bloom in the spring after getting at least 12 weeks of temperatures below 50 degrees. They can be planted between September and December, depending on where you live.

This beautiful double hybrid cousin of the "Single Early Columbus" is known to be the earliest flowering double tulip variety. They sport sturdy stems that allow them to endure heavy Spring showers. These early bloomers are a great way to treat your winter blues, by bringing these immense beauties to your garden early in the growing season!

Tulips originate from Central Asia and were first cultivated in Persia as early as the 10th Century. They spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world throughout the centuries. Specific varieties can only be reliably propogated through rhizome proliferation, making bulbs to specific treasured varieties highly valuable. During the height of Dutch Tulipmania in the 1600's, people were known to have sold their homes, and the like, for a single bulb of certain varieties.

Tulips are best planted when soil temperatures are between 40-50 degrees F. Tulips will bloom in the spring after getting at least 12 weeks of temperatures below 50 degrees. They can be planted between September and December, depending on where you live.

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