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Shipping Schedule

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
5B	4/8/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6A	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
6B	3/11/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7A	2/26/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
7B-8A	2/19/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
8B-9A	2/12/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24
9B-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24	5/6/24

Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears)
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5B	5/3/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6A	4/29/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6B-7A	4/22/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
7B-8A	4/08/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
8B-9A	4/1/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
9B-10B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24

Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroots
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	9/2/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24
7A - 10B	9/23/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24

German Iris
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24	10/21/24
7A - 10B	8/19/24 - 11/8/24	11/4/24

Amaryllis and Paperwhites
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 10B	09/30/24 - 12/20/24	12/16/24

Hibiscus
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	10/7/24 - 11/8/24	11/4/24
7A - 10B	10/7/24 - 11/22/24	11/18/24

Shipping Notes:

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.

You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.

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Planting Fritillaria

When to Plant Fritillaria

Fritillaria bulbs should be planted in September or October. Because the bulbs don't like to be out of the ground, plant them as soon as possible after receiving them.

How to Plant Fritillaria

Planting Fritillaria bulbs varies slightly, depending on the type you're planting.

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial) - Plant these fritillaria bulbs in light shade about 5-6" deep and 8" apart. Fritillaria meleagris likes moist soil, rich in organic matter and can handle being planted in areas with poor drainage.

Fritillaria meleagris (Guinea Hen Flower) - Plant in light shade about 3-4" deep and 3-4" apart in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter.

Fritillaria michailovskyi (Michael's Flower) - Plant in full sun to partial shade about 4" deep and 2-3" apart in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter.

Fritillaria persica (Persian Bell) - Plant in full sun to partial shade about 6-8" deep and 6-8" apart in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter.