Bulb Season is here now.
September is synonymous with pumpkin spice season. But at the Botanical Garden, remember every September how beautiful the outdoor gardens looked last spring. Want your own space at home like our gardens? September is the time to order from the over 80 varieties of unique bulbs offered every year.
Bold. Beautiful. Unexpected.
Each bulb collection is chosen by our horticulture staff for their beauty, Iowa hardiness, and distinctive nature. From a small tabletop garden to force the bulbs to bloom or creating your own Versailles (okay well maybe not quite that grand), you’ll be delighted with what you can grow!
Bulbs are Self-Sufficent & Easy-to-Grow
Bulbs provide consistent beauty with not much effort since each one comes ‘pre-packed’ with its own stored energy and desire to emerge.
Invest in Your Garden’s Future
When everything else in your garden is winding down, you can sow a little something to look forward to next year. Bulbs help suppress weeds, offer early nectar and pollen for emerging pollinators, and many varieties are perennial – returning every year to bring delight.
Chill…and Thrill
Bulbs need to overwinter to thrive. When they come up, they are often extraordinary and dramatic, adding vibrancy to a typically grey season.
Easier Than Ever to Get it Right
Sept 13, 2025 at 10AM, shop the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s Fall Bulb Sale. There is a selection of unique tulips, daffodils, alliums and other stunning flowering bulbs. Each great for gardeners of any skill level. From classic favorites to rare and unique blooms, find a selection for every garden style and color palette.
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Buy early, quantities are limited.All orders must be placed on or before Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Buy $70 of bulbs by Sept 20, 2025 to get a complimentary ticket to the Fall into Spring Bulbs Class. Taught by the Botanical Garden horticulture team on Oct 9, 2025. Attend in person, by zoom or access a video online.
Find out more details about the sale here, pick dates and more.
