White Flower Farm Store & Gardens

Yes, our annuals are free of neonicotinoids. We do not use Neonicotinoids in our greenhouses or on the property. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Our plants are not certified organic because our nursery manager does occasionally use chemical fungicides to control diseases.

Dear Patricia Hill, The bulbs should be fine. With scissors, trim off any roots on the bulb that are brown and dried, but let the roots that are whitish and fleshy remain. Place the Amaryllis bulb, roots down, on top of the stones, then put the remaining stones around the bulb, leaving the top third of the bulb exposed. Finally, add water until the level reaches about 1" below the base of the bulb but no higher. If the base of the bulb sits in water, it will rot. After planting, set the container on a sunny windowsill in a room where the temperature remains above 60°F. The warmer the temperature (70-80°F night and day is ideal), the faster the bulb will sprout and grow. Check the water level daily. Add water as needed to keep the level below the base of the bulb. A shoot will emerge from the top of the bulb in 2-8 weeks; you may (or may not) see thick white roots pushing between the stones before then. Sincerely, Customer Service

Thank you for your interest in White Flower Farm. We do not have Sterling Silver Rose Bushes at the retail store. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Yes, they have some very nice display gardens.

There is no need to repot the Fothergilla gardenii in a larger container. You can plant it directly into your garden bed.

I am just a customer like you. Maybe go on their website because they have preplanned containers or telephone them directly. This is a great business, customer service and satisfaction has been my personal experience.

We will not be having the Great Tomato Celebration this year. Our website has the most up to date information on any lectures and events we have planned. Click on the Visit tab, then scroll down and click on the Lectures & Events tab.

Yes, our retail store in Morris, CT will have 6-10 varieties of climbing roses in 3 gallon pots starting the first week in May. Please note, that our website and mail order department is sold out of climbing roses for the season.

Our online store is open year round at whiteflowerfarm.com and our retail store generally closes in late October or November for the winter season and reopens the following spring.

They don't have peony roots available because they haven't been harvested yet. Try ordering through their mail order- if they haven't pre-sold out, they will ship to you once harvested. Their retail store may be closed for the season by that time.

We do not sell earth star cryptanthes houseplants. It would be best to check with your local nursery or garden center.

The store is closed for the season, you can call our retail mail order department between the hours of 9am-5pm EST at 800-503-9624.

You would have to contact White Flower farm directly. I am a Google guide and a plant lover but I really can't help you. Call White Flower Farm Thursday through Sunday. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Our retail store does not deliver, but our mail order department ships plants at the appropriate time for planting.

Coneflowers do not grow well in heavy, clay soils that retain moisture. Too much moisture in clay soils may cause flower buds to wilt. They require about an inch of water per week. I would suggest cutting back on watering until the ground dries up a little and stake the flowers up. Sincerely, Customer Support

Thank you for your interest in White Flower Farm. Petunias, fuchsia, geraniums, begonias, ornamental grass, lavender, heuchera and salvia are all great choices for window boxes.

Yes, we do have Sarah Berhardt peonies available on our Website for fall shipment.

Thank you for your interest in White Flower Farm. We are not carrying Clematis Corinne Boulevard this season. We do have many clematis varieties for sale, feel free to visit our Website and our retail store (the retail store will be opening for the season late March) to view our full offerings. Sincerely, Customer Support

Yes, we carry a variety of herb plants.

We do offer a thornless rose, Rose 'Zephirine Drouhin'. It's pink semidouble blooms are borne from June to October, emerging on almost thornless stems. Sweet fragrance befits an heirloom Bourbon. A perfect candidate to adorn a fence, trellis, or tuteur. Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Dear Antonio Placanica, I was able to locate your order and according to UPS it has been delivered to your local post office & will the package will delivered to you today. Sincerely, Customer Service

Dear Mary Jane McEachron, The battery pack is located under the decorative moss on the top of the pot. Sincerely, Customer Service

Plants flower on the current season's growth, and bloom more profusely if stems are pruned back to 12–24″ as new shoots emerge in spring. In cold-winter climates such as ours in Connecticut, plants often die back almost to the ground; simply remove the deadwood in spring.

This depends on what type of bulbs you plan on planting. For daffodils, we recommend planting the bulbs 5-6 inches apart, or plant 4 bulbs per sq ft. For smaller spring blooming bulbs such as, galanthus & spanish blue bells, etc. we recommend planting those bulbs 3 inches and 4 inches apart.

Clayton, NC is a zone 7. Sincerely, Customer Support

Hi Anne, on our website homepage, at the top of the page you'll see a link that says "find hardiness zone". If you click that link, a little box will open up for you to enter your zip code. Enter your zip code and click on lookup and your hardiness zone should be returned to you. Happy Gardening!

The correct spelling is Colangelo. Happy Gardening!

Thank you for your recent inquiry. The Retail Store inventory changes weekly, sometimes even daily. It is best to call directly (860-567-8789) if you are interested in specific varieties/items. The retail store will be getting some of the chateau tuteurs this season, please call the store prior to your visit to check availability. Sincerely, Customer Support

Removing spent flowers (tedious but rewarding work on large specimens) makes for a better show the following spring; take care when removing flowers not to damage new buds at the base of the old flower stems. Prune as needed after bloom, cutting just above a set of leaves. Sincerely, Customer Support

Dear Mary Burke, Thank you for your inquiry, we are not sure what you are referring to in regards to rubbar fource. If you intended to inquire about Rubber plants, we are currently sold out. We can add your email address to notify you when they back in stock. Sincerely, Customer Support

Thank you for your question. The Hydrangea needs to be acclimated to outdoor conditions. It is likely struggling due to being indoors. Once it is brought outdoors you should begin to see it perk up. What size container is it replanted in? If you are planning to keep it in a container outdoors, please check the soil to a depth of 1-2 inches for moisture prior to watering. Sincerely, Customer Support

We do not use Neonicotinoids in the greenhouses or on the property. The company practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Best, Customer Service

Thank you for your interest in White Flower Farm. Yes, we sell a variety of ferns. Our full offering is available on our Website. Sincerely, Customer Support

Citrus need steady moisture. Water when the soil is dry to an inch deep. Don't let the tree dry out. If it does dry out, there's a good chance it will drop leaves, fruit, or both. Best, Customer Support

Most cities in central Florida are zone 9.

Catalog requests can be made directly on our Website or by calling our order department. I was able to locate you in our database & requested a catalog to be sent to your Bristol address. Sincerely, Customer Service

White Flower Farm does not use Neonicotinoids in our greenhouses or on our property. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Our plants are not certified organic because our nursery manager does occasionally use chemical fungicides to control diseases. Sincerely, Michelle White Flower Farm Customer Support

Wait a few days after the foliage is blackened by frost before digging the tubers to store for the winter. If plants are in a frost-free area, dig by mid-November. Cut the stalk to 4–6″ tall, rinse off the soil, and allow the clump to air dry under cover for 24 hours. Line cardboard boxes or terra-cotta pots with newspaper and layer tubers with barely moist sawdust, sand, or peat. Do not store in plastic. Keep boxes cool (40–50°F) and dry for the winter in a dark spot Check for rot or shriveling on a monthly basis; if shriveling occurs, mist the packing material lightly with water. Remove all old foliage from the garden area. Early Spring Dahlia tubers may be divided now. Plant tubers 6″ deep when soil has warmed after frost or start early indoors in pots. Water tubers sparingly once after planting and then do not water until new growth appears. Fertilize with 5-10-10 when growth reaches 2″ tall.

Many Siberian Iris tolerate wet soil well. Foliage can reach 18-24 inches will provide a hedge like appearance with the benefit of flowers reaching a height of 24-36 inches (depending on variety). There are several ground covers that tolerate wet soil as well as shrubs. Some suggestions are; Turtlehead, Liriope, Dogwoods and Winterberry just to name a few. Sincerely, Customer Service

Dear Deirdre O'Neill, Plant them 6–8″ deep and 10–12″ apart. Fritillaria imperialis has a hollow crown that may collect water, so it's wise to plant bulbs sideways. Fritillarias prefer plenty of moisture while actively growing and very rich soil enriched with plenty of compost. Plant in full sun to part shade. Sincerely, Customer Service

Dear Paul Kissinger, Yes, we are currently shipping bulbs for fall planting. Sincerely, Customer Service

Plant as soon as possible in full sun and light, very well-drained, humus-rich soil. Good drainage is critical to success with these bulbs. Plant bulbs 6″ deep, 4″ apart (10 per sq ft.). Sternbergia grows naturally in calcareous soils, so many gardeners like to add a bit of lime to sweeten acidic soil. In zones 6–7, select a warm, protected spot and use a winter mulch of evergreen boughs to protect the foliage. We recommend planting them directly in the ground. If you wish to plant them in pots, that is ok, but after they flower (if you live in a cold climate) you must protect them from freezing otherwise the bulbs will not perform the following year. Sincerely, Customer Service

Dear Mr. Laramee, We are sorry to hear the roses are declining. Our products are guaranteed for a full year, we will be happy to take care of this for you. Is it possible for you to send us a picture of the roses as that would be most helpful for us to identify the issue. Also, if you could describe the growing conditions/care that they have been given thus far. Sincerely, Customer Service

Yes they ship across the USA

Moving plants when they are dormant (in the fall or early spring) is the safest time to move them.

Spring to mid-summer flowering perennials and shrubs can be moved in the fall when the weather is cooler and this is best done on a cloudy day. This must be done at least six weeks prior to the ground freezing. Water well after transplanting and then do not water again until soil is dry to a depth of 2”.

Astilbe are considered deer resistant. Unfortunately, deer will eat just about anything if they are really hungry.

Dear Dan Dunn, 'Blue Billow' has a Hardiness Zone of 5-9 S/W. It is a reliable bloomer through Zone 6, and adventurous gardeners in Zone 5, where flowering occurs 3 or 4 years out of 5 may also wish to give it a try. It performed well at our nursery in full sun. Sincerely, Customer Service

Fertilize once in spring with a fertilizer designed to encourage blooms (such as 15-30-15). In many H. macrophylla varieties, flower color is determined by the pH of the soil; at low pH (acid soils) flowers will be blue and at higher pH, flowers will be pink. Generally, a pH below 5.0 results in deep, vivid blues and as the pH rises the flowers range from blue to lavender to mauve to a vivid deep pink at pH 7.0 (neutral). The pH determines the availability of aluminum in the soil; this element is more readily available in acid soils, and this availability results in the blue flower color. Since phosphorus ties up aluminum in soils, using a fertilizer low in this nutrient will aid in attaining blue flowers. Sincerely, Customer Service

Thank you for your interest In White Flower Farm. We do not have shamrock plants available for sale. Sincerely, Customer Service

White Flower Farm does not use Neonicotinoids in their greenhouses or on their property. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Our plants are not certified organic because our nursery manager does occasionally use chemical fungicides to control diseases.

Thank you for your interest in our products. We are currently sold out of celosia. You can sign up for an email notification when it is back in stock on our Website. Sincerely, Customer Service

They have a warranty policy. You have to call their call center though and talk to someone there Monday through Friday. Their number is on the website

Dear Mr. Turrentine, Thank you for reaching out. I was able to locate your credits and left you a voicemail & email to follow up. Sincerely, Michelle Customer Service

Hydrangea 'Annabelle', mountain laurel, leucothoe, Japanese andromeda.

I believe it's a crab apple tree.