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Shipping & Seasonal Fulfillment
Orris ships bulbs according to the natural planting season for your climate. Orders are timed so your bulbs arrive when planting conditions are right in your region.
All preorders ship first. Once seasonal preorders are fulfilled, in-stock items typically ship within 7–10 business days.
Because bulbs are living materials, exact dates may shift slightly depending on harvest timing and availability. For our full Purchase & Returns policy, please view it here.
Spring Shipping
Spring-planted bulbs ship when soil temperatures allow for successful planting. Shipments move north as the season progresses.
Spring Shipping Windows
Planting Zone & Estimated Shipping Window
Zones 8–11: Mid March
Zones 6–7: Late March to early April
Zone 5: Mid to late April
Zones 3–4: Late April to early May
Spring preorder shipments begin mid-March.
After all preorders have been processed, in-stock orders ship within 7–10 business days.
Please note that we cannot guarantee spring bulb shipments before March 17.
Fall Shipping
Fall is our primary planting season and the largest shipping window of the year. Orders are shipped based on planting readiness and harvest timing.
Fall Shipping Windows
Planting Zone & Estimated Shipping Window
Bearded Iris: Mid to late August
Fall-planted bulbs: Mid to late September
Peonies, lilies, daylilies, and root perennials: Early to mid October
Amaryllis (indoor growing): Early to mid November
Fall preorder fulfillment typically begins mid-September.
Preorders ship in the order they were placed, with colder climates prioritized first. Once preorders are completed, in-stock orders ship within 7–10 business days.
Orders that include both bulbs and later-harvest roots will ship together once the full order is ready.
Fall bulbs generally cannot be guaranteed to ship before September 18, with the exception of bearded iris.
Weather Advisory
Bulbs are resilient, but extreme weather can impact shipping conditions.
If temperatures drop to levels that may cause damage during transit, Orris may temporarily delay shipment until conditions are safe
Our priority is ensuring bulbs arrive healthy and ready to plant. Weather-related adjustments may slightly extend shipping timelines.