Red Earth Bulb FarmWe are a small, family run business in the rich red soils of the Dandenong Ranges. Our family has been growing bulbs and perenials, many rare and unusual lines, for in excess of 50 years.
Red Earth Bulb Farm is owned by the Drewitt family and has been established as a retail brand in 2017 to accomodate our family changes. We look forward to being able to offer many new, unusual and hard to source bulbs of the highest quality, delivered directly to your door. Most of the bulbs and perennials we carry are grown in the rich, red, volcanic soils around Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. We pride ourselves on growing a prime product and offering it to the garden enthusiast at a competitive price. |
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Quality. It speaks for itself.
We would rather not supply a product if we feel it is not going to perform for you.
Dispatch
PLEASE NOTE - Winter dispatch is from the end of June.
Dahlia Dispatch is from Mid August.
There will be an initial backlog of orders, that will need to be worked through, please be patient. We will contact you if there are any stock issues as soon as it apparent.
WE NO LONGER SHIP RETAIL ORDERS TO TASMANIA AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA DUE TO NOT ENOUGH ORDERS BEING DIPPED AT ANY ONE TIME/CUSTOMERS UNABLE TO WAIT FOR STOCK TO BE DISPATCHED.
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Scadoxus Polevansi x Katherine
An amazing hybrid reaching 1m in height. Huge globes in excess of 20cm across. Best grown in morning sun. Heavily mottled stems. Rare. Few. Massive flowering sized bulbs offered.
A reminder we do not dispatch our bulbs until closer to planting time. We begin sending our bulbs out in the 3rd week of February, but recommend you do not start to plant until the end of March at the earliest.
Herbaceous Peony Edulus Superba
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A strong grower of rich pink full double blooms. Very popular and world famous variety.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Red Robin
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A bright cerise red. Very bright, semi double flowers. Not as suited to the picking due to not being fully double, however, it does make A LOT of flowers.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Marie Lemonie
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A vigorous white hybrid. Full double blooms on long, strong stems. A very popular cut flower and highly sought after for weddings. One of the best whites we have available.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Sylvia
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The clearest white we grow. Brilliant white double blooms on long, strong stems. A very popular and highly sought after cut flower.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Pink Twinkle
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A rich full double pink. Very popular and highly suited to the picking garden and cut flower industry.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Mossi
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Mossi is a stunning light pink Peony. The full double flowers are highly sought after and really popular as a cut flower or within the garden.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Delachi
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A very popular deep red. Delachi makes smaller blooms, but lots of them. Brilliant grower and very popular among gardeners.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Dr Crevaux
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The richest of reds available. A full double bloom on strong stems. Not many available this season.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Sarah Bernhardt
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One of the worlds most popular and famous varieties. Rich baby tending mid pink blooms on long strong stems makes Sarah Bernhardt suitable for both gardeners and those looking to grow cut flowers.
This plant is in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Please allow 7-10 days for processing and posting and bear in mind Australia Post are run off the feet at the moment, and postage WILL take longer than usual.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is nessecary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Lady Bird
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Stunning pale pink, almost a white semi double blooms. Lady Bird has a smaller bloom, but it makes HEAPS of them. Great garden variety.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.
Herbaceous Peony Early Delight
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Early Delight is a stunning light pink Peony giving way to a creamy lemon centre. The full double flowers are highly sought after and really popular as a cut flower or within the garden.
Dispatch for Peonies will begin in mid to late June. Orders are processed on a first in, first dispatched basis and there will be a delay as we catch up on orders. Please be patient.
Herbaceous Peonies, or Peony Rose as they are commonly called are a cool climate perennial. There natural habitat includes limestone mountains around Asia including China, Japan, Tibet and Siberia with limited species found in North America. They are a hardy plant once established, but do take some time to settle down after being shifted. Growing on a woody root system under-ground, peonies are best given ample space, and as such not overly suited to being in pots long term.
When selecting a position, think frost. They love the cold frosty mornings. A full sun to partly shaded position with free draining soil is necessary. Prepare your bed to a depth of 30cm, with the soil being nice and friable. Peonies have a PH requirement of 7.5-8 (alkaline), and most gardens will need a few kg (not kidding) of lime added to their growing area. Some well composted and broken down manure can also be added to the hole. Plant the root with the 'pink tips' (these are the growth shoots) upright, which generally means lying the root on its side. The growth shoots should be no more than 2cm under the ground. Water in after planting to eliminate any air bubbles in the soil.
Peonies take a good few years to settle after being shifted, if you happen to have a flower bud appear it is best to remove it in the first couple of years. This allows the root to establish itself adequately without the flower draining all its energy.
Remember - they are slow. The old saying goes 'The first year they sleep, The second year they creep and the Third year they leap.