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Shipping Schedule

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

We take advance reservations, and then just as soon 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.

Spring 2022 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-4	May 2, 2022	June 20, 2022
5A	April 11, 2022	June 20, 2022
5B	March 28, 2022	June 20, 2022
6A	March 14, 2022	June 20, 2022
6B	February 28, 2022	June 20, 2022
7A	February 24, 2022	June 20, 2022
7B	February 21, 2022	June 20, 2022
8A	February 17, 2022	June 6, 2022
8B	February 14, 2022	June 6, 2022
9-10	February 7, 2022	June 6, 2022

Tropicals (Elephant Ears and Crinum)
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-5A	May 6, 2022	May 30, 2022
5B	May 2, 2022	May 30, 2022
6A	April 28, 2022	May 30, 2022
6B	April 25, 2022	May 30, 2022
7A	April 14, 2022	May 30, 2022
7B	April 11, 2022	May 30, 2022
8	April 4, 2022	May 30, 2022
9-10	March 28, 2022	May 30, 2022

Hedges and Shrubs
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A-4A	May 2, 2022	June 6, 2022
4B	April 18, 2022	June 6, 2022
5A	March 28, 2022	June 6, 2022
5B	March 14, 2022	June 6, 2022
6A	March 7, 2022	June 6, 2022
6B	February 28, 2022	June 6, 2022
7A-7B	February 21, 2022	June 6, 2022
8A-8B	February 14, 2022	June 6, 2022
9A-10B	February 7, 2022	June 6, 2022

Fall 2022 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Perennials
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-6	September 5, 2022	December 5, 2022
7-10	September 26, 2022	December 5, 2022

German Iris
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-6	August 8, 2022	October 24, 2022
7-10	August 22, 2022	November 7, 2022

Amaryllis and Paperwhites
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-10	October 3, 2022	December 19, 2022

Hibiscus
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3-6	October 10, 2022	November 7, 2022
7-10	October 10, 2022	November 21, 2022

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

Shipping Note:

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.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time. When your order is actually shipped you will be sent an updated shipping estimate. You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states.
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Dutch Iris

Q: How to plant Dutch Iris bulbs?

Plant Dutch Iris bulbs in the fall 4 inches deep and 3-6 inches apart. For greater impact, plant several bulbs in a single area.

The Dutch Iris is a popular choice for gardeners looking to plant in the late spring. K. van Bourgondien offers a wide variety, from color-balanced blends to economical mixes to select from, available at low prices to keep your garden looking beautiful.

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Dutch Iris (Iris hollandica)

With their uniquely delicate style and striking color palettes, Dutch Iris are among the most popular late-spring perennial plants in the garden. Flower lovers adore the lovely upright form and charming dropped falls, and garden pros love the range of colors available and carefree growth habits exhibited by these gorgeous cultivars. Perfect for sun-filled borders or beds, Dutch Iris are sure to win over your customers for years to come as these naturalizing flowers reliably return annually.

Planting Dutch Iris Bulbs

Dutch Irises grow 24" tall, bloom May - June, and are hardy in zones 4-9.

When to plant Dutch Iris—Typically, Dutch iris bulbs are planted in the fall. However, you can also plant them in the spring.

Where to plant Dutch Iris bulbs—Like other flower bulbs, Dutch iris prefer to be planted in well-drained average soil in a sunny to shaded location. Dutch Irises bloom better when planted in full sun.

How to plant Dutch Iris bulbs—Plant Dutch Iris bulbs in the fall 4" deep and 3-6" apart. For greater impact, plant several bulbs in a single area.

How to care for Dutch Iris—They do best when allowed to form thick clumps over 3-5 years. After that, flowering will diminish, and you'll want to divide your Dutch iris bulbs.

When to transplant Dutch Iris—You can transplant the bulbs while they are dormant, which is typically in the fall.

How to divide Dutch Iris—In the fall, once the foliage has died back, and the bulbs are considered dormant, dig up the Dutch iris bulbs. Inspect the bulbs, separate the viable bulbs and replant them in a new location. Discard any damaged bulbs.

What to do with Dutch Iris after they bloom—After Dutch irises bloom, allow the foliage to die back naturally. This allows the bulb to get the nutrients from the foliage to bloom again the following year.