Spring Bulb FAQs & Sale Terms
At Barnswallow Flowers, we rely on our Dutch farmer friends in Holland to cultivate the best bulbs in the world! Unfortunately, the soil at our Iowa farm is not conducive to bulb farming production. Most soils in the Midwest are not sandy and light enough in general, ranging from compacting heavy types to sticky clay. Working with the farmers in Holland gives us a unique opportunity to enjoy the end product, which is a fully mature bulb ready for a mature blooming experience in fresh-cut flower farming.
Our 2025 spring bulb sale consist of lots in 50 count bulb bags for tulips and 25 to 50 count bulb bags for daffodils, hyacinths, allium, hyacinths, muscari and so much more! Please refer to the bulb item description for confirmation. Bulbs are not sold individually to give the best affordability to our customers.
*SPECIAL SALE NOTE! On April 19th, 26th & April 29th-->May 3rd, a portion of the total sales (both online & in person) is donated to Pella Historical Museums in Pella, Iowa, to support the continued preservation of Dutch history and the annual festival of Tulip Time. Barnswallow will be in Pella, Iowa to share their knowledge and love for tulips and other spring bulbs.SATURDAYS: April 19th & April 29th --> Pella's Central Town Square
APRIL 29th-MAY 3rd--> Historic Scholte Church at Pella Historical Museums
HOW LONG WILL THE 2025 SALE BE OPEN?
CAN I BE REFUNDED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT FOR NO REASON?
SECURING BULBS IN YOUR CART?
Putting a bulbs order in your cart does not reserve it. Not until you successfully checkout is your order secured.
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WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?
Southern states will ship Sept 2025 and northern states will ship early October 2025. Please provide your email in check out to receive shipping updates before the first shipment will start.
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CAN YOU SHIP MY BULBS EARLY?
Under no circumstance will we ship before September. If that's a concern for you, please consider before purchase.
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SHIPPING CONFIRMATION?
When your shipping label is printed, you will receive a tracking number for your order(s). If you don't see your order moving along, it means your order is still in the process of packing.
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DO YOU SHIP TO CANADA?
We are only able to ship within the United States at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
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ORDER ADD-ONS & COMBINATIONS
Orders may not be combined or added to once the order is placed. If an additional order is needed, please start the process over. We do not offer the ability to combine orders.
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ARE MY BULBS PRE-CHILLED?
Prices for the Spring Bulbs Sale ONLY reflect non-chilled bulbs that are perfect for planting outdoors and in planters. Particularly, pre-chilled tulip bulbs are used in fresh-cut flower production for forcing blooms prior to bloom dates set by natural weather patterns. If you would like to order pre-chilled tulip bulbs, please reach out to Farmer Meredith directly at barnswallowflowers@gmail.com for a pricing list. Typically, these bulbs are more expensive.
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DO YOU SUBSTITUTE ORDERS WHEN ITEMS OVERSELL OR HAVE CROP FAILURES?
In the event of a crop failure, your order will be automatically substituted for like varieties. Due to continuing crop failures in Holland, it may be likely that your order may be substituted.
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HOW TO KNOW YOUR ORDER WAS RECEIVED?
Our retail website is hosted through Shopify. Once you place an order, you will receive an automated email message from us via Shopify. If this email message is not received, your order was not successfully placed. Before sending us an email, please check your spam and trash folders in the event your email service flagged our communication.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PACKAGE IS DELAYED?
Shipping efficiency is at the mercy of the shipping provider, coastal ports and Mother Nature. If your package is delayed and your product quality is impacted, please send us an email with a photo of the impacted product immediately. When we submit time sensitive claims on your behalf, we only have 24-hours post delivery to submit a strong claim with most carriers.
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WHAT IF I'M NOT SATISFIED WITH MY BULB ORDER?
***Open your package immediately upon receiving and verify you are happy with the condition of the bulbs. If you are satisfied, the bulbs will be 100% your responsibility. Please be aware that we are not responsible for poor growing conditions or Mother Nature. If you feel you have received unsatisfactory bulbs upon opening and inspecting the package, we will replace or refund. You must send an email with photos of the tubers to barnswallowflowers@gmail.com within 48 hours of receiving and we will make sure the situation is remedied. Please do not send Direct Messages on Social Media about your order. All refunds, with no exception, need pictures as proof of damage. We will only refund with pictures attached to the claim.
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DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
Bulbs are available for shipping ONLY inside the United States of America.
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CAN I SHIP TO A P.O. BOX?
No.
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YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS?
Please insure your shipping information is correct! If your address is invalid or incorrect, your package will be returned. Zip code, state and house number need to be double checked. We want to get your bulbs to you quickly, efficiently and securely. New shipping fees will apply if we have to re-ship your order due to an incorrect or incomplete address. Please advise.
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CAN I PICK UP MY ORDER?
No, we do not offer spring bulb orders for pick up.
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DO YOU OFFER WHOLESALE PRICES?
We currently do not offer wholesale pricing for spring bulbs, but the pricing is very reasonable.
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DO YOU GUARANTEE YOUR BULBS?
The products we are selling are living, breathing organisms and need special care once received. If you have a question or concern or would like to submit a claim on your received product, that must be submitted within 48 hours of package arrival. After the first 48 hour window has passed, no refunds will be granted nor will claims be accepted. Claims regarding viral presence, mold, mushy or calcified bulbs, etc., will not be accepted after the first 48 hours post delivery. These issues are beyond our control after the packages have left.
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IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG, CAN I GET A FREE REPLACEMENT NEXT SEASON?
No. We do not offer replacements. If a claim is accepted and is granted approval within 48 hours of delivery, a refund will be granted to the payment method that was originally used through Shopify. For your financial security, we are not able to change or alter the refund payment method channel. So if you purchase on a debit card and close the bank account prior to refund, that will need to be addressed prior to the refund issue. Same with credit cards. Please contact your financial institution to research and plan prior to contacting Barnswallow.
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ARE YOUR BULBS INSPECTED?
YES! Bulbs are inspected by the government upon entering the USA from Holland. If you need to see a certificate of inspection, please contact us directly at barnswallowflowers@gmail.com.
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Barnswallow Flowers reserves the right to refuse service to any customer at any time. Please be aware that we are not responsible for poor growing conditions or Mother Nature based on your zone and where you decide to plant your spring bulbs. Please do your research prior to purchase, as some bulbs don't grow will in certain zones and/or soil. If you live in souther regions of the USA, please consider daffodils and other southern friendly bulbs offered in our 2025 full collection.