Shipping Information
Timing, Shipping Method, and Email Confirmations
We want to thank you for your patience as we implement safety measures for staff in our greenhouse and shipping centers. For the most accurate date of your shipment, please reference the date listed when you are checking out.
As soon as your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. We ship with either UPS or USPS, depending on weight and address.
You will receive a shipping confirmation email the day your order ships, with tracking information.
If your order requires more than one shipment, and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
Shipping Schedule for Wildflower & Grass Seeds
Most orders ship within 2 business days. Orders received on Saturday & Sunday will ship promptly on Monday.
Shipping Schedule for Promotional & Event Seed Favors
Free Shipping! Most orders will ship within 24 hours or next business day.
Shipping Schedule for Spring-Planted Perennials & Bulbs
We start shipping our Spring-Planted Perennials and Spring-Planted Bulbs in March, based on ground temperatures, with the warmest zones shipping first. Spring shipping will continue through June, depending on temperature, weather conditions, and plants remaining.
Our earlier ship weeks may fill, so please refer to the chart for when we start shipping in-season orders to your zone.
Your expected ship week is also displayed in check-out, and in your order confirmation email.
| US Hardiness Zone | Spring Perennial & Bulb Shipping Schedule* |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4 | Begins May 8th, 2023 |
| 5 | Begins May 1st, 2023 |
| 6 | Begins April 24th, 2023 |
| 7 | Begins April 10th, 2023 |
| 8 | Begins March 27th, 2023 |
| 9, 10 | Now Shipping |
*In order to get your plants at the earliest time available for your planting area, please be sure to pre-order as early in the season as possible to reserve the first ship weeks available in your area.
We plan our seasonal shipping of plants and bulbs to correspond with the USDA Hardiness Zones. If you wish to have your plants ship earlier than suggested for your zone, please contact customer service.
We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit. Open your box right away after receiving it. Refer to our Planting Guide for guidance on successfully transplanting your new plants.
All of our Spring Shipped Perennials and Bulbs are marked on our website with a Spring badge that says "Ships In Spring".
| US Hardiness Zone | Shipping Starts (New Orders For Spring Perennials) |
|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | May 9th, 2022 |
| 5 | May 2nd, 2022 |
| 6 | April 18th, 2022 |
| 7 | April 4th, 2022 |
| 8 | March 28th, 2022 |
| 9, 10 | March 21st, 2022 |
These dates are guidelines, and may be somewhat revised due to inclement weather anywhere along the shipping route.
Orders for Ornamental Grasses and Elephant Ears will start shipping the week of April 12th, 2021.
Shipping Schedule for Fall-Planted Perennials & Bulbs
We start shipping our Fall-Planted Perennials and Fall-Planted Bulbs in September, based on ground temperatures, with the coldest zones shipping first. Fall shipping will continue through November, depending on temperature, weather conditions, and plants remaining.
Our earlier ship weeks may fill, so please refer to the chart for when we start shipping in-season orders to your zone.
Your expected ship week is also displayed in check-out, and in your order confirmation email.
We plan our seasonal shipping of plants and bulbs to correspond with the USDA Hardiness Zones. If you wish to have your plants ship earlier than suggested for your zone, please contact customer service.
| US Hardiness Zone | Pre-Orders For Fall Bulbs Start Shipping* |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | September 18th, 2023 |
| 7 | October 2nd, 2023 |
| 8, 9 | October 9th, 2023 |
| 10 | October 16th, 2023 |
*In order to get your plants at the earliest time available for your planting area, please be sure to pre-order as early in the season as possible to reserve the first ship weeks available in your area.
| US Hardiness Zone | Pre-Orders For Fall Perennials Start Shipping* |
|---|---|
| 1 - 10 | We are currently only offering Spring Perennials & Bulbs. Check back in June for info on our Fall Perennials & Bulbs. |
We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit. Open your box right away after receiving it. Refer to our Planting Guide for guidance on successfully transplanting your new plants.
All of our Fall Shipped Perennials and Bulbs are marked on our website with a Fall badge that says "Ships In Fall".
Shipping Schedule for Bearded Iris (Bare Root) and Fall Flowering Crocus
We sell Bearded Irises two times during the year: as potted plants that ship with our perennials in spring, and later in the year as bareroots that ship alone in August.
Bareroot Bearded Iris will ship separately during August, after they arrive from our US growers, and should be planted as soon as they arrive.
Shipping for Bearded Iris and Fall Flowering Crocus begins in mid August, starting with the coldest zones first. See the chart below for the anticipated shipping date for your region. This estimate timetable is based on ground temperature, and may vary in season.
| US Hardiness Zone | Orders Start Shipping |
|---|---|
| 2, 3, 4, 5 | August 7th, 2023 |
| 6, 7, 8 | August 14th, 2023 |
| 9, 10 | August 21st, 2023 |
Shipping Schedule for Amaryllis and Paperwhites
We begin shipping Amaryllis and Paperwhites to all zones in mid October.
Amaryllis and Paperwhites ship separately, starting in October, after they arrive from our growers in Holland. Plant these bulbs as soon as they arrive for holiday blooms!
US Shipping Charges
Our shipping costs are calculated based on the total cost of your order. If your order requires more than one shipment, and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge.
| Merchandise Total | Shipping Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to $19.99 | $6.99 |
| $20 to $34.99 | $8.99 |
| $35 to $49.99 | $10.99 |
| $50 to $74.99 | $12.99 |
| $75 to $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 and Over | $16.99 |
Ordering From Canada
Wildflower Seeds and Flower Seed Favors may be shipped to Canada.
We've been shipping wildflower seeds to our gardening friends in Canada for over 30 years! Agriculture Canada maintains a list of certain species that we cannot ship, and our systems will catch those orders before they are charged. Certain orders may require inspection and documentation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We primarily ship to Canada via U.S. Postal / Canada Post and transit times vary by province. For faster service, please call us at (877) 309-7333 or email Customer Service.
Live Plants and Bulbs cannot be shipped outside the contiguous US.
The United States Department of Agriculture does not permit shipping of live plants or bulbs outside of the contiguous US or to any foreign country, including Canada.
Our shipping costs are calculated based on the total cost of your order. For seed orders shipping to Canada, these prices will include any special handling fees required for sending seed products to Canada.
Canadian Shipping Charges
| Merchandise | Shipping Charges |
|---|---|
| Up to $24.99 | $14.95 |
| $25 to $49.99 | $19.95 |
| $50 to $74.99 | $24.95 |
| $75 to $99.99 | $29.95 |
| $100 and Over | $39.95 |
Shipping Outside the Contiguous United States and Canada
Live Plants and Bulbs cannot be shipped outside the contiguous US. The United States Department of Agriculture does not permit shipping of live plants or bulbs to any foreign country, including Canada.
Special Instructions For Shipping To Alaska Or Hawaii
The United States Department of Agriculture does not permit shipping of live plants or bulbs outside the contiguous US. We can ship wildflower seeds, seed packets, and hard goods to Alaska and Hawaii.
Gifts and Gift Certificates
You may purchase Gift Certificates in any amount. If you need help, contact us!
Gifts of Pre-Order Bulbs and Perennials
You may choose to purchase a flower bulb or perennial that is for the upcoming planting season as a pre-ordered gift for the recipient -- and take advantage of great prices in our pre-order sales of flower bulbs and perennials!
Credit Cards
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Your credit card is charged when you place your order through our secure servers to reserve your order, as has been traditional in the mail-order business for many years. Your advance order allows us to plan the plants and bulbs we need with our perennial nurseries and Dutch bulb growers.
