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Garden Express Spring Showbag - 225 Spring Flowering Bulbs $29 + $10 Delivery ($14 for TAS, NT, WA)

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Garden Express Spring Showbag - 225 Spring Flowering Bulbs $29 + $10 Delivery ($14 for TAS, NT, WA)
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Dungeon Master on 21/03/2020 - 14:57 gardenexpress.com.au (3201 clicks)
Last edited 21/03/2020 - 23:24

Why not spend your Autumn doing social distancing in the garden? Then if you survive the Winter, you can enjoy these Spring flowering bulbs!
I got this offer through email last night, so I scrapped my previously planned purchases and I've bought this instead.
It really is a great deal and by my calculations, the value of $103 isn't an exaggeration.

Here's the website blurb:

Unable to attend this years Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show? Don’t want to miss out on the exceptional savings in this years Show Bag?
Don’t worry, you can now order this great deal online! Our Showbag Collection comprises of 225 bulbs in total made up of these 8 varieties:

15 Daffodil Mixed
25 Freesia Mixed
50 Ranunculi Mixed
25 Grape Hyacinth
25 Sparaxis Mixed
50 Anemone Mixed
25 Ixia Mixed
10 Dutch Iris Dark Blue

A total value of $103.00 at a very special Show price.

Note: I've added links to similar products for general info about the bulb varieties. The quantities from the showbag are different to the linked pages and I'm just guessing the link shows the actual variety you'll get. Click on the Planting and Growing Guide about halfway down the page for the useful info!

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  • Almost Banned on 21/03/2020 - 15:21
    +6

    That's a real bargain for WA/NT/TAS

  • Xizor on 21/03/2020 - 15:23
    +1

    Don't suppose anyone knows which are annuals vs perennial? Noob gardener.

    • empty456 on 21/03/2020 - 15:30
      +7

      Ranunculi is best replaced annually; anemone every two years. The rest will just come back.

      • Xizor on 21/03/2020 - 15:35

        Much appreciated!

    • Dungeon Master on 21/03/2020 - 15:31
      +1

      This is my first time planting bulbs, so I dont know off the top of my head, bu there's a good Planting and Growing Guide on the page for each plant.
      I've had a quick glance at a few and it seems like most will flower again repeatedly, but might need to be dug up and stored when they're done flowering.

  • MakkhiChoos on 21/03/2020 - 16:20

    If

  • SmokeandMirrors on 21/03/2020 - 16:32
    +1

    A bit of a coincidence - I was driving about 1 hour ago and I saw a car with the number plates - DNGN MSTR 😀

    • Dungeon Master on 21/03/2020 - 19:55
      +3

      Probably just your local Dungeon Master. You'd be surprised how many dungeons are actually around.

  • sharetrader on 21/03/2020 - 16:58

    I was almost about to buy this one but the reviews seem a bit mixed on https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/garden-express (old reviews) and also on Google Reviews https://goo.gl/maps/8tCZn1vTirzTAEoV6 (which has more recent reviews) so your mileage may vary.

    • moomeow on 21/03/2020 - 17:09

      Hmm on google reviews the local guides all appear to give positive feedback.

    • Bad Wolf on 21/03/2020 - 18:38

      I’ve used this mob for years and have never needed to try their guarantee

  • Commenter on 21/03/2020 - 17:06

    Bought 50 Daffodils for $29 in Bunnings. Love bulbs but can't plant 225 bulbs. Thinking of planting some in my lawn for that great colour.

    I grew Freesias last two years. Very nice perfume but they droop as they need support.

    • coin saver on 21/03/2020 - 18:20

      You could plant these in an area of 2m2 LOL

      • Commenter on 21/03/2020 - 21:23

        Didn’t get the joke. Are you referring to the 2m2 per person in a restaurant?

    • Dungeon Master on 21/03/2020 - 20:10

      I live in an apartment and will have to somehow find space on my balcony for more pots.
      If you have the space to actually put them in the ground, do it!

  • Potedude on 21/03/2020 - 21:04
    +1

    Nice one. Ordered. Should make the verge look pretty.

  • rakeem on 22/03/2020 - 01:00

    hmm cant add to cart. database error.
    anyone else having this problme ? has it been OB'd to death ?

    • Fordboy351 on 22/03/2020 - 01:20

      Same boat for me. The page has crashed.

    • kuls on 22/03/2020 - 08:38

      try now. I just ordered.

      • rakeem on 22/03/2020 - 09:37

        yup work'n gud now :D

  • kookiexoxo on 22/03/2020 - 11:44

    Op and anyone who knows gardening, do you know how long I can keep them before planting them?

    • Dungeon Master on 22/03/2020 - 13:08
      +1

      I barely have any experience with bulbs, but a bit of googling sugggests they could keep for up to a year in the right conditions. That said, Autumn is generally the time to plant for Spring flowers, but some species can be planted later and flower in the Summer (like my gladioli just did). Hopefully someone with more experience can chime in.

  • frugalftw on 22/03/2020 - 14:55
    +1

    Do these do anything to zombies on my lawn? I mean, I've not seen any of those 8 plants so far, is there a DLC I missed?

  • thydzik on 22/03/2020 - 14:58
    +1

    purchased, thanks

  • Joey4 on 25/03/2020 - 16:04

    Got the bulbs delivered today, they are pretty poor. The iris and daffodils are a good size but the rest are all pea size.

    • Dungeon Master on 25/03/2020 - 20:58

      That doesnt sound good. Mine have just shipped so I cant compare yet. Im not experienced with bulbs but would that mean they were dug up too early and stand less of a chance of surviving?

      • Joey4 on 26/03/2020 - 00:16

        The pea size bulbs are the baby bulbs that grow off the side of the main large bulbs. These won't flower for years, if at all.

        • Dungeon Master on 26/03/2020 - 00:35

          I'm sorry to hear that. They do offer some kind of conditional guarantee, but if you didn't get what's advertised, you do really deserve a refund and should get in touch with them about it.

          I hope its not the case, but if others also received poor quality product it'd be better to post about it in this thread to warn about future deals from this place.

    • Entheogen on 26/03/2020 - 08:49

      Bulb size is related to its variety. Daffodils and Iris are bigger bulbs.
      Are you comparing the size of the other ones to bulbs you've previously purchased of the same?

      • Entheogen on 26/03/2020 - 12:39

        Got mine today. Don't see any issue with it. Pretty good value.

  • iampoor on 07/04/2020 - 10:25

    Quick question for all the green thumbs, is there a set time that I need to plant these bulbs by?

    Landscaping has hit a road block so I might only be able to plant these after June.

    Thanks in advance!

    • dm01 on 07/04/2020 - 14:12
      +1

      I'm no expert, but I believe 3pm is the generally accepted limit.

      • iampoor on 08/04/2020 - 07:33

        Guess I won't be buying it then!

    • Dungeon Master on 08/04/2020 - 13:11
      +1

      I just got mine delivered and there's a planting guide booklet.
      All the varieties in the bag are recommended to be planted prior to June.

      • iampoor on 09/04/2020 - 14:16

        Thank you, unfortunately that won't work for me but will keep an eye out for next year's showbag.

        Good luck with your planting!

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