Common questions

Is K Van Bourgondien legit?

Is K Van Bourgondien legit?

I have ordered from K. van Bourgondien many times over the past 5-10 years and I am very pleased with the quality & pricing of their plants. I would recommend Van Bourgondien plants and bulbs because the quality is extremely high and the size of the bulbs was very large.

Where is K Van Bourgondien?

Here at K. Van Bourgondien, flowers are more than just our business. They represent a rich family tradition that began nearly 200 years ago in Holland, where the Van Bourgondien family first began growing tulips.

Where is Dutch bulbs located?

De Zilk
Our bulb farms are located in De Zilk, the Netherlands in the heart of the Dutch flower bulb district. Currently we farm over 300 acres of crocus, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths in the southern and northern bulb district.

When should you plant bulbs?

When to plant bulbs depends on when they bloom. Spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, should be planted in September or October when the soil temperatures have cooled. Summer-blooming beauties such as dahlia and gladiolus are best planted in the spring after all danger of frost has passed.

Is TulipWorld legit?

TulipWorld is an established name in Dutch flower bulbs, delivering throughout North America. TulipWorld won the prestigious Quill and Trowel Award for Electronic Media from the Garden Writers Association of America. We offer you superb quality flower bulbs and we guarantee very sharp prices.

When should I buy Amaryllis bulbs?

But the vast majority of amaryllis bulbs are sold in late fall to be grown indoors. Their natural bloom time is between December and March. With a little planning, you can enjoy amaryllis all winter long. To get months of flowers you can start with as few as five amaryllis bulbs.

Are tulips perennials?

The tulip as duly noted in horticultural texts is a perennial flower. This means that a tulip should be expected to return and bloom year after year. But for all intents and purposes this isn’t always the case. Most tulip-lovers content themselves with treating it as an annual, re-planting again each fall.

Where is Eden Brothers Seed Company located?

Arden
Our 30,000 Square foot warehouse and showroom is located on Highway 191 (Brevard Road) in Arden, just outside of beautiful & historic Asheville, North Carolina.

How many tulip bulbs does Holland produce per year?

The Netherlands is the largest producer of tulip bulbs in the world, providing 4.2 billion annually and exporting half.

How many bulbs can you plant together?

Grouping Bulbs – With spring flowering bulbs such as Tulips or Daffodils, plant at least twelve bulbs of one variety in a grouping. The more bulbs planted of one variety and colour, the greater the impact. The smaller Spring Bulbs, such as snow Crocus, should be planted in groups of 50 bulbs or more to have impact.

Do you need to soak bulbs before planting?

Soak the bulbs in water for a few hours and plant with the “eyes” facing up. This bulb, which prefers partial shade, may not bloom the first year.

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Ruth Doyle