Saturday, July 22, 2006

Daffodil Bulb Pricing and Ordering Tips

If you've been shopping around for daffodil bulbs, you may have noticed that there is a lot of variety and competition among stores. You may be also overwhelmed by all the choices that the internet has to offer. So, here are some tips that you may want to use when searching for and ordering daffodils. First of all, you need to compare prices. You will find daffodil bulbs priced anywhere from 99 cents to $99. It all depends on the quality of the daffodil and the rarity of the species. The average price of a good daffodil bulb will usually be around $2. Anywhere around that price is a fair price to pay for a high quality daffodil flower.

So, with that said, the first tip you should use is compare the prices of a few stores. Not all vendors sell daffodils at the same prices. You'll want to make sure that you're getting a fair price compared to what other people are selling for the same flower. Also, get the refund and quality information. Ask if they will refund or replace your daffodil if the one you bought is found to be diseased or dying in anyway. Customer service is very important in the gardening world. It should be noted that ordering your daffodils early is also a huge advantage. You will usually get the cream of the crop, and you'll be assured to get what you want and what you ordered. Lastly, it may be advantageous for you to visit a daffodil show in the spring. It's here that you'll find all the varieties you could ever want, and you'll find out if they are able to grow in your area.

Daffodil Bulb Vendors

If you want to make sure you get quality daffodil bulbs, you should order from reputable stores. This will make sure you aren't getting a daffodil bulb that has been put under a lot of stress from shipping, packaging, and storage in humid and undesirable containers. Below is a list of recommended stores that are approved by daffodilusa.org. I've also included some that are faily popular and large on the internet.
  • Daffodils and More- These guys offer a great variety of daffodil bulbs and are a reputable source. Though their website might seem a little unprofessional, there customer service and quality makes it a worth while opportunity. Go ahead and check it out.
  • Bill the Bulb Baron- Another great source of daffodil bulbs and other flowers. However, he only accepts wholesale and bulk quantities. So, if you have a very large garden, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, you can buy a bunch and give them to your friends or resell them for some profit.
  • American Meadows- These guys are by far my favorite. They offer an huge variety of daffodil bulbs and other flowers. You can buy your entire flower garden from this company. They also have a toll free number if you have any question about ordering, customer service, or just general questions about daffodil bulbs and other popular flowers.