How BulbSeed packs, ships and delivers living plants and bulbs — and what to do the moment your box arrives.

Shipping Rates & Timelines

Orders are dispatched from our nursery within 1–3 business days. Bulbs ship in season: fall-planted varieties from late August through November, spring-planted varieties from February through April. Seeds and live plants ship year-round.

  • Standard shipping: 3–7 business days after dispatch, tracked.
  • Seasonal pre-orders: shipped at the correct planting time for your zone — we will email you the week before dispatch.
  • Combined orders: if your order contains both in-season and pre-order items, we hold the shipment so everything arrives at the right planting window.

How We Pack Your Order

Bulbs are packed in breathable bags with dry peat or vermiculite, then cushioned so they cannot bruise in transit. Live plants are wrapped, supported and watered before dispatch so they arrive upright and hydrated. Each box includes a planting card with depth, spacing and timing for every variety inside.

What to Do When Your Box Arrives

  1. Open it the same day. Living products should not sit in a sealed box.
  2. Check the bulbs. They should feel firm and heavy. Small surface blemishes are normal; soft spots or mould are not — contact us and we will replace them.
  3. Plant as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately, store bulbs in a cool (50–60°F), dark, dry place with airflow. Never seal them in plastic.
  4. Water live plants lightly if the soil is dry, then let them settle in bright, indirect light for a few days.

Order Tracking

Every order ships with tracking. You will receive a dispatch email with a tracking link, and you can also check status on our order tracking page. If tracking has not updated for more than five business days, contact us and we will investigate with the carrier.

Shipping Restrictions

Some live plants and bulbs cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories because of agricultural regulations. If an item in your cart cannot ship to your address, we will contact you before charging and offer a substitute or refund.