BULBS

We carry a vast selection of bulbs in spring in late summer and through the fall. We also carry Paperwhites, and Amaryllis throughout the year. (They need no special treatment and grow very well indoors.)  Bulbs are an easy and carefree way of gardening.  They give your garden hundreds of days of color and are well suited for Maine's climate.

Our spring bulbs consist of Begonias, Caladium, Iris, and Lilies.  These bulbs can be planted outdoors once the ground temperature begins to warm.  Be cautious not to plant in damp areas. Even though some spring bulbs can tolerate a degree of moisture, when bulbs are freshly planted they are prone to dampening off in Maine climates.

Our fall inventory of bulbs consists of Crocus, Daffodils, Feesias, Hyacinths, Snow Squills, and Tulips.  Daffodils, and Tulips are available at bulk rates. These bulbs can be planted outdoors until the ground freezes. We recommend planting with bulb fertilizer, and treating all of your fall bulbs with and animal repellant. Fall bulbs can be grown for indoor use, if cold treated for 12-15 weeks (preferably in a cooler where a constant cool temperature can be obtained.) Fall bulbs should be removed from the soil once flowering and growth has ceased. They should then be place in a dry area for the summer, to be planted again in the fall. This will give a consistency of each bulb year to year.