Frequently Asked Questions

When will my bulbs ship?

Click here for a schedule of fall/holiday shipping items.

Bulbs are alive so it's important to work with, not against, Mother Nature for the best results.  With this in mind, all our bulbs are the freshest available, often harvested just weeks before they arrive on your doorstep. We coordinate shipments so your bulbs are delivered at the right planting time for your area.  You shouldn't have to store bulbs for extended periods or be tempted to put them in the ground before the soil has cooled or warmed, depending on the season, to a hospitable temperature. To help provide a little extra time to pick up any necessary supplies and make final decision about where varieties are going to be planted, we'll send you an email when the bulbs leave our building. 

How will my order ship?

Orders are shipped via FedEx or the US Postal Service depending on which carrier offers the best combination of delivery service and economy to your address. (Our goal is to keep shipping fees as reasonable as possible without sacrificing service.)  If you have a preference, please let us know. Please note, FedEx does not count weekend days as days for travel. We can also ship to a work address or to a neighbor if you prefer.

What do your bulb size measurement mean?

Within any cultivar of flower bulb, various sizes are available in the marketplace. Some sellers elect to offer smaller bulbs so they can provide more bulbs for a set price, say $9.95. However, it's well known that larger bulbs produce more flowers and larger blooms during the first season when the new plants are working from the energy reserves inside the bulbs. Given this, we prefer to sell big flower bulbs so the display you get is great from the start.

Flower bulbs are typically measured in centimeters (rarely, in inches), around the exterior of the bulb. All of our bulbs include this size information so you can compare with other bulb vendor's offerings, assuming the others provide this key info, too. (Occasionally, our farmers grade their bulbs as "top size" - in these cases we try to measure the size ourselves when the bulbs are received at our warehouse. The only time this measurement can't be done is in the case of plant varieties highly irregular shapes, like dahlia bulbs.) For a picture that helps you envision what 7 cm versus 17 cm looks like click on this link to see flower bulb sizes.

Since flower bulbs and plants are shipped in a dormant state, can I store them for weeks or until next season, when I might have more time to plant?

No. Dormant bulbs and plants are alive and benefit from being out of the soil for as short a time as possible. While some varieties can be successfully held out of the ground longer than others, all should be planted promptly. Waiting weeks to plant greatly reduces the likelihood of success.

If you know your schedule is going to be busy but want to make sure you get the exact varieties you want, order early and include a note on when you'd like your order shipped. We're happy to comply.

Why don't you offer the same varieties of bulbs all the time?

Living bulbs go through normal rest or dormancy periods.  During these non-growing phases they can be dug, shipped and replanted without disturbing their growing cycle.  We sell bulbs while they are in their non-growth phase.  This is why you'll see some varieties available only in the spring and some only in the fall.  There are even a few, Tritonia for example, that are such vigorous growers that their rest periods last for only a couple of weeks. (Occasionally, bulbs begin to wake up from their rest period late in their shipping season.  Should you receive a bulb with fresh, new growth, don't worry.  This is a bulb that is demonstrating its desire to get growing.  Plant it gently, so as not to break off the new sprout.  You'll have a healthy new plant in no time.)

What's the different between a bulb collection and a bulb mix?

A flower bulb collection has several color coordinated varieties that are bagged and labeled separately, so you may arrange the individual pieces to your liking.  A mix is a grouping of many colors that are bagged together.   

How do I find out about EasytoGrowBulbs.com specials?

The best way to ensure that you never miss a special offering or a new products announcement is to sign up for our email newsletter.  The newsletter sign up box is on our homepage. (There is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter we send, so it's easy to change your mind, if you choose.)

Can I order by phone?

Yes, we have a toll free number for those who aren't inclined to order online.  Call 1-866-725-5361 to order.  If you get our message, please leave your name and phone number.  We'll call you back.

My friend got free bulbs from you; how can I do the same?

To encourage gardeners to try new, fun bulbs we invented “Adventure Packs”.  These free bulbs are shipped with every order of $50 or more.  Adventure Packs allow you to experiment with additional cultivars and colors at no risk. 

We carry a number of garden-worthy bulbs that aren't as well known as they should be and this is our way of getting the word out about these beauties.  These bags of free bulbs are from our regular bigger, better stock and are not seconds or undersized.  Explore and enjoy!

A woman in my garden club bought some really unusual bulbs from you but I don't see them now.  Where would I find them?

Our network of specialty growers sometimes turns up the most amazing bulbs.  If you've been gardening for a while and think you've tried everything that is suited to your growing environment, these horticultural rarities are for you. On our homepage, look for the Weird & Wonderful tab along the left side.  This is where you'll find the latest unusual garden treasures.  Bulbs in this section are usually in short supply - often less than 100 - and are sometime available only once.  Should you find something here that you like, we urge you to act quickly.  Weird & Wonderful sections commonly don't last long.

Are your flower bulbs edible?

No.  We do not recommend eating any of the bulbs we sell.  As is the case with all types of plants, some flower bulbs may not be harmful but others are poisonous.  Do not eat them.