Rotterdam Bulb Collection in large wooden basket
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Rotterdam Bulb Collection in large wooden basket

Rotterdam Bulb Collection in large wooden basket

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SKU: S84539
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Forced Bulb Collection
Hardiness Zone: 1-13S/W Exposure: Houseplants - High Light
Blooms In: Jan-Feb
Mature Height: 20" Read our Growing Guide
Ships as: NURSERY POT AND BASKET
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Product Details

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Christened for the busy town in Holland where shipments of bulbs are exported all over the world, the radiant Rotterdam Bulb Collection features Tulips ‘Strong Gold’ and ‘Verona’ underlit by the fragrant blossoms of Hyacinth ‘City of Haarlem.’ Two varieties of Grape Hyacinths add a ribbon of blue. A total of 43 bulbs sent in a 10½" wide x 5½" tall woven basket, ready to begin growing on arrival.

Our forced bulb collections will provide you or your friends with color and fragrance during the winter. We carefully pot and hold the bulbs in cold temperatures for the required time to ensure a carefree and reliable performance. Set in a sunny window in a cool room, these indoor bulb gardens designed and tested here by our head gardener will yield a delightful tapestry of bloom. They are ready to begin growing on arrival, and will flower in about 4 to 5 weeks.

Shipping

Shipping

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

Reviews

Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (2 Reviews) Write a Review

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Lovely

I ordered this on a whim, because it was deep winter and spring seemed so far far away. I was worried that the different types of bulbs would not all bloom at the same time and I wouldn’t get much of a show, but for the most part they are! The hyacinth are a little far behind, but the two types of grape hyacinth and the two types of yellow tulips bloomed together making for a lovely blue and yellow arrangement. I will definitely order again! Pricey, but worth it to me.

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Beautiful fresh indoor spring bulbs in winter!

The ROTTERDAM ready to bloom bulb collection has been a source of great joy , from the moment it arrived. So thrilling to see the shoot emerge, and then the flowers. It is flowering beautifully. I will definitely get more White Flower ready to bloom bulb baskets to get me through the winter, in the future! Expensive but worth it to me.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
Print Grow Guide

The bulbs in our forced bulb collections (which may include Crocus, Hyacinths, Iris, Muscari, Narcissus, and Tulips) arrive potted, with a layer of protective packaging material on top. You may discard this packing material. 

Set the pots on a sunny windowsill in a cool room. A nighttime temperature of about 50-55°F, such as is found near a window, is ideal. Water when the potting mix is dry to the touch. We recommend removing the pots from the basket or cachepot before watering. Push any Spanish Moss aside, water the pots thoroughly and let them drain before replacing in the basket. Rearrange the Moss around the leaves.

There is no need to fertilize. Please note that the growth of the bulbs will be slower in a cooler part of the house. Warmer temperatures may speed growth, but can result in weaker flowering stems. Bulbs usually begin blooming 4-5 weeks after arrival.

What you do with your bulbs after they bloom depends on your climate and your inclinations. The bulbs can't be forced to bloom indoors again, but they can be planted outdoors--if they are hardy in your area. (Most of the bulbs in our collections are winter hardy to at least Zone 4 [-30°F]. Narcissus 'Avalanche' is hardy to Zone 6 [-10°F].) Continue to water the bulbs after they bloom and keep them in a sunny window. When the threat of hard frost has passed, plant each bulb with a trowel at a depth equivalent to about three times the bulb's height. Expect 2 or more years to pass before the bulbs bloom again. In our experience, Tulips will rarely bloom again. In fact, we think caring for the bulbs after bloom and planting them out in spring is rarely worth the effort, so we prefer simply to toss the bulbs out after they've finished blooming. However, we know of customers who enjoy the process and don't mind the wait.