Zone 9 Bulbs & Plants

Blue Jean Baby is a delightful compact Russian Sage. Russian Sage thrive in hot, dry and sunny conditions. Blue Jean Baby will start blooming in mid-summer and the color from the lavender blue flowers will last through early fall. Russian Sage is perfect for the back of a sunny border, near a mailbox, or any other sunny location. Attracts hummingbirds, and is deer resistant. Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. ...

Blue Tropic Gladiolus are a large-flowering variety that is sure to bring the calming feeling of a tropical sea to your Summer garden!  Hues of light blue/violet blooms with a bright, magenta center create a soft, soothing tones to your landscape.  Plant in full sun in well-drained soil as a tall center piece of backdrop.  Gladiolus are perfect for cut flower arrangements and attract necessary pollinators!  Make sure to add this unique bi-colored Gladiolus to your garden!...

The Blueberry Sundae Daylily looks so good you could eat it! This Blueberry Sundae Daylily is a re-blooming variety with white petals, outlined with blueberry colored edges. Daylilies are resilient, easy to grow plants that thrive in sunny planting beds and borders. Combine with other summer perennials and bulbs such as, Alaska Shasta Daisies, La Boeheme Delphinium, Purple Gem Cactus Dahlia and Moonbeam Coreopsis.New to planting Daylilies? Click here for a complete guide full of tips...

The bold colors of this Dinnerplate Dahlia Collection will allow you to have the best of the purple, pinks, oranges, and whites! These beautiful blooms reach up to 10" across and won't stop blooming until the first frost, making quite the splash in your late summer garden. Great when used as accents or in mass, don't miss this special collection of dahlias this year in your garden!This collection contains the following: 1 #74121 Kelvin Floodlight Dinnerplate Dahlia (1/pack) 1 #74196 Mrs....

The sheer beauty of the Bridal Blush Calla Lily is sure to make you blush!  Calla Lilies symbolize 'magnificent beauty' and this variety is certainly no exception.  Soft, dusty pink petals  sit atop sturdy stems creating elegance and grace in your garden landscape. For best results plant in full to partial sun with well-drained soil.  These lovely flowers are not only stunning, they also will attract necessary pollinators to your yard and are also deer resistant! ...

The third garden in Bridget's 3x3 Garden Series, this one is perfect for the pink and purple lovers of the garden world. The Purple Passion Trio again features three different plants, each complementing the other and all of which are EXCELLENT for cutting. Plant them in a circular or rectangular pattern by following Bridget's recommended layouts for easy garden planning! Each purchase of this item comes with an instructional sheet to lead you thorough the steps of planting and growing this...

Wonderful for so many reasons, this trio is not only perennial in most areas, but also does extremely well with little water and attracts butterfiles and hummingbirds alike! The vibrant colors can be seen from a distance so this collection is great for garden beds viewed from a distance. Read more about this "3x3" garden with presents 3 possible layouts for a set of 3 different bulbs here at the Bulb Blog: This collection contains the following: 5 #77190 Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia (1/pack) 2...

Enjoy 3 colors of bright and bold gladiolus! This collection contains yellow gladiolus, orange gladiolus and red gladiolus. Plant them all in separate locations or mix them all together for a mixed color showing. Gladiolus bloom 60-90 days after planting. To extend the bloom time plant the bulbs in a succession of weeks.Bright Colors Gladiolus Collection Includes:4 packs of Red Traderhorn Gladiolus (4 bulbs/pack)3 packs of Orange Peter Pars Gladiolus (4 bulbs/pack)2 packs of Yellow Nova Lux...

Give your garden a tropical look this year with these 3 Elephant Ear bulbs. Known for their giant green leaves. Elephant Ears are perfect for any sunny garden. When looking at the leaves, its easy to see where this plant received its name: each leaf can reach 2-3 feet in length and 1-2 feet in width. You will truly have the neighbors talking when this guy reaches his full height of six feet in your landscape in a few years! Also works great as a vertical accent in your patio planters. In areas...

Liatris, also known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather, is native to open prairies making this perennial tolerant to the hot summer sun and also drought condition.  This beautiful purple bloom add some height and texture to any perennial bed.  Liatris attracts butterflies and is an amazing addition to any Summer flower bouquet!

The Bundle Of Joy Sedum is the perfect little plant to beat the heat during hot Summer months! This small stature plant is domed shape and provides bright, white blooms Summer into Fall. Sedums are very heat tolerant and provide the perfect solution in dry conditions. This variety works well in rock gardens and will attract butterflies as well! Leave the blooms during Winter for added interest and also food for the birds. Want to know more about growing and caring for Sedum? Click here to...

Bursting with scarlet red color this basket of begonias makes a delightful addition to your home. This pre-planted bulb garden is ready to grow upon arrival. The begonia tubers are planted in soil, just add a little water and some sunshine and enjoy fully double red begonia blooms.   Bursting Begonias Basket can be grown inside your home for lovely indoor blooms. While the weather is warm the begonia basket can also be placed outdoors on your patio or deck. Begonias are sensitive to...

As a host plant for the Monarch Butterfly it is an easy choice to plant Butterfly Weed if you want to attract loads of butterflies to your garden! This easy to grow perennial is native to meadow areas in most of the United States from California to Wisconsin all the way to Maine and Florida! Bright Orange clusters of flowers sit atop of this clump forming perennial. If you want butterflies in your garden planting this native perennial is a must!

Small in stature but big on color, Calendula Dwarf Mix Seeds offer a range of orange, yellow and gold hues to your Summer garden! The perfect size for a small garden bed, ideal for a border plant or planted in a container, this lovely mix attracts pollinators during the Summer months and birds during Fall feeding on seed heads. This hardy annual can be sown directly in the soil using well-drained soil and placed in full sun for optimal blooms. Gardeners of all levels will enjoy the colorful...

Enhance your Summer blooming garden with the vibrant orange hue of Calendula! The daisy-like blooms add warmth to your sunny garden bed or containers while attracting butterflies to your landscape! Best if planted in full sun and well-drained but evenly moist soil, this attractive variety will reach 12" tall making it perfect as a border plant. With recommended dead-heading, Calendula will last all season and into Fall, creating a consistent source of color to your yard. This orange beauty is...

Calibrachoa Candy Shop Bag of Trix is a vibrant and breakthrough cultivar of Million Bells known for its highly unique, unstable color pattern. The semi-trailing plant produces a heavy flush of flowers in an attractive pinwheel design that primarily showcases purple and white hues. The "Bag of Trix" characteristic refers to the phenomenon where the flowers spontaneously mutate to display different colors or patterns before reverting to the original design, creating a dazzling, multi-color...

The semi-trailing blooms of calibrachoa make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes. This refreshing mix of soft yellow and light pink blends in perfectly with other pastels and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds! Native to South America, calibrachoa loves the heat and full sun, but it will need to be watered regularly – the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely. Annual in most regions of the US but perennial in zones 10+ where it doesn’t...

Brighten up your shade areas with this lovely plant, grown for its lush green foliage with white veination patterns. This leafy green and white plant loves the shade but can tolerate early morning and late afternoon sun. The Candidum is the ideal plant for use in patio boxes, window sills or as border plants. Also, be sure to add some to your hanging pot for an extremely full look! Click here for a complete guide on planting Caladium!  Click here to read our Bulb Blog with more great...

Pretty in Pink is the best way to describe the Candy Nymph Amaryllis! This unique Amaryllis offers bright pink double blooms that can reach up to 8-9" in diameter! Each flower stalk can produce 4-6 blooms per stem creating a showy display during the Winter season. Our easy-to-grow Amaryllis are a perfect gift for gardeners and non-gardeners alike!   *Pre-orders begin shipping in early to mid-November.* Want to learn more? Click here to learn all about amaryllis on our Bulb Blog! ...

Bring a little sweet to your Summer garden with the Candy Twist Plant Start Trio! This colorful trio includes red Verbena, white Calibrachoa and red and white bicolor Petunias!  The varieties included in this beautiful mix will are mounding to trailing habit that are perfect for a container or hanging basket.  The Candy Twist Trio is easy to grow and will bloom all Summer long in a bright, sunny location!  Deadheading spent blooms throughout the Summer months will help...

One of Florist's favorite blooms to use in flower arrangements and bouquets! Carnations are perfect for borders, producing 2" double blooms from summer to fall, these will stand out in your garden with their bright colors and fragrance. Enjoy for years to come! 

Catnip can be used for ornamental and culinary purposes. The leaves and shoots have been used in sauces, soups and stews. The flowers, as well as the leaves are used in herbal teas. Catnip has a minty, lemon taste. Cats love it! 75-85 days to maturity. Garden tip: Harvest the leaves as the flowers begin to bloom. Cut off the top of the leaves, stems and flowers. They can be dried or frozen.

Cecil Asiatic Lily features blooms of white with a deep purple maroon center. Asiatic Lilies are easy to grow in full sun with good drainage. Plant Cecil with Dimension for a contrasting combination or with Spring Pink Double Asiatic Lily for a feminine touch.

Celica Amaryllis is one of a kind, it is a double blooming type yet forms a rose-shaped double bloom. This new and unique amaryllis has orange/salmon blooms accented with white tips. *Pre-orders begin shipping in early to mid-November.* Want to learn more? Click here to learn all about amaryllis on our Bulb Blog! ...

This fiery annual is sure to set your summer garden alight with its vibrant red blooms! Getting its name from the Ancient Greek word for “burning”, Celosia is best known for its upright, feathery flowers that resemble flames. The ‘Dragon’s Breath’ variety is aptly named after its bedazzling, bright red color like burning-hot fire from a dragon. Making for excellent cut flowers, this annual will fit right in with other warm colors in any bed, border, or container. Celosia is low maintenance,...

Freshen up your Summer garden with the Celosia Fresh Look Mix Plant Start Trio!  This award winning mix adds bright, bold colors and a unique texture to your sunny garden bed or patio containers!  Plumes of red, yellow, orange, apricot and gold  will attract a plethora of pollinators to your landscape but are deer and rabbit resistant!  Celosia thrive in hot, full sun making them the perfect plant for long-lasting Summer color!  Plant in full sun and well-drained soil...

Bring the heat this Summer with the Celosia Set Flamma Mix!  This uniform, compact variety blooms earlier than other Celosia varieties and will last throughout the hot Summer months!  The bright Red, Yellow and Orange colors included in this mix are an excellent choice for containers or planted in your full sun garden bed!  The vivid plumes of the Celosia Set Flamma Mix are pollinator friendly and add texture with their unique, flame shaped bloom.   *Will come with 6...

Soft but spectacular is the best way to describe the  Chanson Gladiolus!  This variety features soft, salmon blooms with a pink and gold center.  Reaching up to 5' tall at maturity, the beautiful blooms along with the upright, sword-like foliage, Chanson Gladiolus is the perfect addition to add to a cut flower garden or as a back-drop in your sunny planting bed!  Gladiolus will bloom starting mid-Summer and can last throughout the Summer months if planted at 2-3 week...

It's got style, it's got pizazz, but most importantly it is Charisma Amaryllis! This rose blushed amaryllis is a lovely combination of deep red in the center of the bloom accented with pink blush tones towards the edges of the petals. Amaryllis make a great gift for friends and family of all ages. These easy to grow blooms can be planted indoors and will bloom in 6-10 weeks after planting. *Pre-orders begin shipping in early to mid-November.* Want to learn more? Click here to learn all about...

Elegant and versatile is the perfect way to describe the Charlotte Veronica, also known as Speedwell.  Bright, white spikey blooms sit atop green foliage that feature creamy white variegated margins.  Veronica is a favorite addition to a cottage garden, rock gardens, as a border plant and also as textural interest in a cut flower bouquet.  Reaching up to 3' tall and 1' wide, this compact variety attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, is deer and rabbit resistant and also...

A brand new color of Rudbeckia. The Cherry Brandy Black Eyed Susan offers deep red petals, never seen before in this species of plants. Plenty of blooms all summer though early fall will adorn this new variety. This plant is great for fresh cut flower bouquets as well as attracting butterflies!Not sure how to plant bare roots? Click here for a guide found on our bulb blog!

Chester Blackberry is a winter hardy variety. This thorn-less blackberry has large fruit that will ripen near mid-August. Although Chester Blackberry performs well in cold climate, the fruit retains its integrity of firmness and color in southern climates as well. Expect sweet and large fruit 1 year after planting. Planting tips for bare root brambles (blackberries & raspberries) When choosing a planting location, avoid planting blackberries & raspberries where the following crops have...

Chicago Hardy Fig is the most winter hardy variety of fig available - it is able to thrive all the way through zone 5!  This tree can grow up to 3' per season and reach 8' tall if left in a container and even taller if planted in the ground!  Once fully mature, the Chicago Hardy Fig can produce up to 100 pints of delicious figs!  This tree is a great specimen to add to your full-to-part sun garden as a beautiful ornamental tree as well.  If growing in zones 5-7 we...

Chives are hardy, drought tolerant perennials. The leaves are round and hollow, similar to onions, but smaller in diameter. Excellent flavoring in salads, soups, stews, and sauteed dishes. Try growing some on a sunny kitchen windowsill! Matures in 80 days. Gardening Tip: The leaves can be snipped when plant reaches 6" tall. Leave about 2" for new growth.

Full of flavor and a eye-catching, the Chive Garlic Plant Start Trio is perfect for anyone wanting an easy-to-grow, versatile herb to add freshness to a Summertime cuisine!  The subtle garlic flavor can be easily added to eggs, soups, dips, sandwiches, salads and stir-fries.  For best results, plant chives in full sun and well-drained soil, watering regularly during the growing season.  Chives are hardy in zones 3-9 which means they will return each Spring for years of...

Bring a bright citrusy aroma and classic cilantro flavor to your garden and kitchen with our Cilantro Santo Plant Start Trio!  This variety is a fast-growing, and slow-bolting, meaning it stays leafy longer before sending up flowers—perfect for gardeners who want a steady supply of fresh cilantro.  Add this fresh herb to tacos, salsa, curry, salads or just use a garnish on your Summer dishes!  The soft lacy green leaves are ready to harvest all Summer long! Once Cilantro...

This highly decorative fern bears two types of fronds that rise above the leaves. The fertile fronds that contain the spores look like Cinnamon Sticks (hence the name Cinnamon Fern) while the sterile fronds which are not as decorative are yellowish green. This fern prefers moist soil, in a part shade to shade location. This fern is often called a living fossil as records date it back 75 million years ago! Looking for other shade garden companions? Click here to visit our bulb blog for...

Lush, tropical foliage is one of the hallmarks of the City of Portland Canna. This gentle giant will grow up to 60 inches tall and has delicate, light orange or salmon-colored blooms which almost perfectly resemble the color of watermelon! The City of Portland Canna loves the sun and will thrive in moist, fertile soil. Make the backdrop of your summer garden come alive with this beauty! Click here to read our Bulb Blog with more great information regarding growing Canna successfully!  ...

Everything is great when you’re downtown! This classy selection of coleus offers bold and bright contrasts of dark red, light green, and everything in between! The Main Street series of coleus grow well in both sun and shade, and they thrive in the summer heat. If in a hot climate, however, it is important to keep them protected from the afternoon sun or the leaves may burn. These luscious beauties are compact and uniform, so they fit snugly into containers and beds alike! ‘Beale Street’ is a...

With its unique variegation, this show-stopping coleus variety will form a mesmerizing mosaic in your garden. Perfect for containers or as a centerpiece in your garden! This is a variety of Premium Sun coleus, meaning it will thrive in full sun and high humidity environments, though it still loves the shade too. In low humidity, this coleus should be kept in the shade or the leaves may burn. This trio includes 3 Mighty Mosaic Coleus plugs in 2.5” grower pots.

What a beauty!  The Color Club Gladiolus offers ruffled petals in a plum purple color with a contrasting pale yellow edge.  This variety is perfect in containers or to add some height to a landscape bed.  Gladiolus are easy to maintain in full sun and well drained soil.  Add this stunner to your Summer blooming garden!New to planting Gladiolus? Click here for a complete guide! ...

Add Tropical Flair to your garden by adding, not one, not two but THREE beautiful Elephant Ears to your landscape!  This remarkable trio incudes the Redemption Elephant Ear, the Pharaoh's Mask™ Elephant Ear and the Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear.  Each variety offers unique colors and textures bringing a vibrant, tropical oasis to your Summer garden!  Plant in full to part sun either in your garden bed or each in a large container!  Elephant Ears do need...

Ferns are a fan favorite for a shady location, adding so much textural interest!  Our Colorful Fern Shade Loving Pre-Potted Duo is a perfect opportunity to add ferns to your shade garden!  Ferns prefer to grow in more moist soil and generally cannot tolerate drought conditions.  They will thrive in all shade but will do well in early morning sun as well.   The Red Painted Fern had bright, green finely textured, arching foliage that contrast beautifully against deep red...

Add a symphony of color to your Spring Garden with the Concertina Bearded Iris! This reblooming variety is a beautiful soft pink with blue and orange throughout the beard.  The Concertina is fragrant and deer resistant!  This variety is also a bit more petite, reaching a height of only about 30".  Add this stunner to your garden today!Unsure of how to plant bearded iris? Click here for a complete guideClick here for 6 more helpful tips found on our Bulb Blog! ...

A hardy, easy growing flower that looks fabulous in your garden. Purple Coneflower blends well with other flowers to give a natural look. Does well in containers, borders, rock and perennial gardens. Long lasting as a cut flower and can be dried. Attracts butterflys! Garden Tip: Drought resistant

Want to eat fresh vegetables all summer that you grew your self but don't have a lot of room to dedicate to a vegetable garden? This Container or Small Space Vegetable Garden is carefully selected to provide the best vegetables for growing in pots on your patio or deck! Seed potatoes can be easily grown in a 5 gallon tub or half whiskey barrel and all the other varieties included are seeds that can be grown in a 1 to 3 gallon size pot. If you are new to vegetable gardening, this collection is...

A colorful sunrise is sure to brighten anyone's day as will our Coral Sunrise Alstroemeria Duo!  The combination of the Inca Coral alongside the Inca Toto Alstroemeria varieties provide a soft, serene feeling to your garden.  Inca Coral offers a soft, coral color along with light lemon yellow hues reminiscent of a sunrise.  This beautiful bloom is perfectly complimented with the white blooms with rosy coral centers of the Inca Toto Alstroemeria.   Alstroemeria...

Cornflower is a classic annual with vibrant, full blooms filled with nectar that pollinators will love! This cool blue variety will create a sea of royal color in your garden. Growing over 2 feet tall, they're great for filling out borders, or can be grown in a cut flower garden! Plant every 2-3 weeks for a continuous display throughout the summer and early fall.

Cornflower is a classic annual with vibrant, full blooms filled with nectar that pollinators will love! Plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous showings throughout the summer and early fall. With a variety of colors including blue, red, pink, and white, you can't go wrong with this cornflower mix!

Are you crazy for cannas? Or have you never tried them but always wanted to? Now is your chance! Plant this canna collection of orange, reds and yellows for a great splash of tropical color and also attract hummingbirds to your garden this season. Hummingbirds like these! This easy-to-grow collection will make a bold statement in your landscape or favorite container! This collection contains the following: 1 #73121 Lucifer Dwarf Canna (3/pack) 1 #73115 Pfitzer's Primrose Yellow Dwarf Canna...

The Creeping Thyme Ground Cover Seed Mat is the perfect solution to add some beauty around the base of a tree or between stones and pavers.  This variety, also known as wild thyme, is deer resistant and hardy for zones 4-9.  This seed mat is easy to use, simply loosen the soil, lay the mat on top and cover with an inch of soil on top.  Keep the soil moist until sprouts start to emerge, then water as needed.  The seed mat is 17" x 5' and can easily be cut to fit any shape...

Jumbo-sized, the Crimson Red Rhubarb variety grown in the Pacific Northwest, will produce large, thick, red stalks of rhubarb. These crowns are propagated from a division which means every stalk will be red inside and out! The weight per crown is approximately 14 oz. on these jumbo sized divisions. The larger the rhubarb crown, the more energy is retained and crown size is directly related to the time it takes to establish rhubarb before it can be harvested. Therefore, since these crowns are...

The Cucumber Persian Baby variety is perfect for snacking!  Each plant start will produce 1-2 pounds of miniature cucumbers that are perfect for on-the-go snacking, dipping in hummus, or cutting up for a salad!  This variety grows best in full sun, either in a pot or right in your garden bed.  We recommend providing a trellis or something similar for the plant to vine on for best results.   *Will come with 4 plant start plugs with active growth for head start this...

Try these tropical curcuma bulbs in your garden this year! Long blooming curcuma grow well in pots as well as the garden. Give them plenty of sun and water as they thrive in a tropical like environment. Expect blooms 10-13 weeks after planting. Curcuma need heat to sprout and may remain dormant until temperatures heat up in summer.  Curcuma Collection Includes: 1 package of Banrai Red Curcuma (1 bulb per package)1 package of Manee Siam Curcuma (1 bulb per package)1 package of Sweet...

This stunning Sedum is the perfect solution for groundcover in a dry, hot location. The blue/gray foliage is a beautiful back drop for the bright pink blooms that will start in Summer and last all the way until Fall.  The Dazzleberry Sedum will sure to be a dazzling addition to any rock garden or full sun garden.  Want to know more about growing and caring for Sedum? Click here to visit our Bulb Blog for helpful tips and tricks! Photos Courtesy of Walters Gardens ...

Want to bring beautiful flowers into your home but the deer eat them before you get the chance? Worry no more with this collection of beautiful deer resistant flowers that are great for vases and bouquets. These sun loving bulbs will bloom in summer and provide color for all your cut flower needs.  Deer Resistant Cut Flower Garden Collection Includes: 1 package of Pauline Violet Ranunculus (15 bulbs per pack)1 package of Liatris (5 bulbs per pack)1 package of Mixed Gladiolus Value Bag (30...