Best Places to Buy Flower Bulbs Online

pink tulips growing from bulbs — Credit:
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If you're hoping to create a vibrant, colorful spring garden, flower bulbs are an easy, low-maintenance solution. But if you don't have time to visit your local garden center when it's ready to get those bulbs in the ground, consider purchasing them online, instead.

The first step when buying bulbs online is to find a reputable place to shop. "You want to find a reliable supplier with a good selection of quality bulbs that will arrive at the right time for planting in your location," says Marta McDowell, a garden writer and instructor at The New York Botanical Garden. "They should arrive on your doorstep in good condition; they should feel solid, not squishy or dried out. And they should always come with planting directions."

To help you find a supplier that lives up to this criteria, we're sharing some of the best places to buy flower bulbs online.

01 of 08

Home Depot

If you don't live near a nursery, ordering online from Home Depot is an easy solution. You can browse by color, bloom season, and even water and sun requirements. Plus, Home Depot is a one-stop shop, which means you can add other home improvement essentials to your cart to streamline your experience.

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02 of 08

Harry & David

You may associate Harry & David with fruit baskets, but they actually have beautiful bulb options. If you join their "bulb of the month" club, you'll receive a new bulb every month—options range from spring tulips to bright lilies.

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03 of 08

Brent and Becky's Bulbs

Brent and Becky's bulb collection — Courtesy of Brent and Becky's

This Virginia nursery is a family business run by Brent and Becky Heath. "If you call for advice, you may get Brent or Becky on the phone," says McDowell. "Their specialty is daffodils, but they have many other choices. I tried to find a hardy amaryllis for years, and finally found them from B&B. They shipped them freshly-dug and at the right time for planting."

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04 of 08

John Scheepers

Van Engelen bulbs — Courtesy of Van Engelen

John Scheepers has a wide selection of flower bulbs available for purchase, from alliums to anemone giants. Under their "new for 2023" section, you'll find an updated list of bulbs for the current calendar year.

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05 of 08

Van Engelen

Sister company of John Scheepers, Van Engelen offers bulk pricing for larger orders. "John Scheepers and Van Engelen have never disappointed in quality or service," says McDowell. Shop the "new varieties" section on their website, which is full of exciting plant types to discover and explore.

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06 of 08

McClure & Zimmerman

If you prefer to grow native bulbs in your garden–which require little to no supplemental irrigation—McClure & Zimmerman is the place to shop. "These are hard to find because they are slow to grow, thus making them more expensive to propagate," says McDowell. "McClure & Zimmerman has been a reliable source for these harder-to-find plants."

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07 of 08

Swan Island Dahlias

What's not to love about dahlias? They can be grown as annuals or perennials and put on a colorful show all summer long. If there's one place to shop for dahlias online it's Dahlias.com. "Located in Canby, Ore., this is a multi-generational family business," says McDowell. "I hope to get there one day to see their 370+ varieties of dahlias in bloom."

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Eden Brothers

If you're looking for a huge selection of flower bulbs at an affordable price, Eden Brothers has a wide range of gorgeous options. With more than 570 flower bulbs available to shop, you're guaranteed to find an option that will thrive in your garden. Their selections also come with planting information, which can be helpful if you are new to gardening.

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