Bloom Library

Our Flower Varieties

Explore the beautiful varieties we grow on our Winston-Salem farm — with bloom times, vase life, and growing notes for each.

Plus, discover the friendly insects that help us get to the finish line — pollinators and beneficial bugs that keep our farm thriving.

King Alfred Daffodil

King Alfred Daffodil

Early Spring

Fragrant heirloom golden trumpet narcissus. Classic & beloved.

Feb–Mar 5–7 days
Tahiti Daffodil

Tahiti Daffodil

Early Spring

Double daffodil with golden-orange layers. Showstopper fragrance.

Mar–Apr 5–7 days
Ice Follies Narcissus

Ice Follies Narcissus

Early Spring

Reliable white trumpet with creamy-yellow cup. One of the best naturalizing varieties for early spring cheer.

Feb–Mar 5–7 days
Queen of Night Tulip

Queen of Night Tulip

Early Spring

Deep, velvety maroon-black Darwin hybrid. Dramatic & elegant.

Apr 7–10 days
Apricot Beauty Tulip

Apricot Beauty Tulip

Early Spring

Soft salmon-apricot single early tulip. Romantic & warm.

Mar–Apr 7–10 days
Peony Tulip (Double)

Peony Tulip (Double)

Early Spring

Frilly, full blooms that mimic peonies in rich pinks, creams, and purples. Show-stopping in u-pick fields.

Apr–May 7–10 days
Parrot Tulip

Parrot Tulip

Early Spring

Ruffled, fringed petals with exotic swirling colors. Photographers love these wild, dramatic blooms.

Apr–May 5–7 days
Ranunculus (Cloni Series)

Ranunculus (Cloni Series)

Early Spring

Florist-grade Italian ranunculus in blush, cream, and coral. Layers of tissue-thin petals with strong, elegant stems.

Mar–May 7–10 days
Anemone

Anemone

Early Spring

Jewel-toned poppylike blooms with dark centers. Cool-season favorite.

Mar–May 5–7 days
Iris

Iris

Early Spring

Stately bearded and Dutch iris in deep purples, blues, and whites. Architectural form adds drama to any arrangement.

Apr–May 5–7 days
Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea

Early Spring

Fragrant, delicate tendrils of color in pinks, purples, and whites. Irresistible scent and cottage garden charm.

Apr–Jun 5–7 days
Larkspur / Rocket Delphinium

Larkspur / Rocket Delphinium

Early Spring

Tall, spiky towers of lavender, blue, and pink. Essential filler for height and airy texture in mixed bouquets.

May–Jun 5–7 days
Iceland Poppy

Iceland Poppy

Early Spring

Papery, tissue-thin petals in bold reds, oranges, and sherbet mixes. Whimsical, ethereal, and absolutely unforgettable.

Mar–May 5–7 days
Sarah Bernhardt Peony

Sarah Bernhardt Peony

Spring–Summer

Lush, fragrant double pink peony. The ultimate luxury stem.

May–Jun 5–7 days
Coral Charm Peony

Coral Charm Peony

Spring–Summer

Stunning coral-pink blooms that fade gracefully to creamy blush. A wedding and design industry favorite in NC. Herbaceous type.

May–Jun 5–7 days
Festiva Maxima Peony

Festiva Maxima Peony

Spring–Summer

White double peony with crimson flecks. Classic heirloom beauty.

May–Jun 5–7 days
David Austin Juliet Rose

David Austin Juliet Rose

Spring–Summer

Peachy-apricot English garden rose with incredible fragrance & rosette form. A luxury florist staple.

May–Oct 7–10 days
Classic Long-Stem Rose

Classic Long-Stem Rose

Spring–Summer

Timeless reds and pinks for grand gestures and elegant designs. The people's favorite from Valentine's to weddings.

May–Oct 7–10 days
Lisianthus

Lisianthus

Spring–Summer

Rose-like double blooms. Incredible vase life & elegance.

Jun–Sep 10–14 days
Snapdragon

Snapdragon

Spring–Summer

Tall rocket spikes in every color. Essential for mixed arrangements and adding vertical drama.

May–Jul 7–10 days
Café au Lait Dahlia

Café au Lait Dahlia

Summer–Fall

Massive dinner-plate blooms in blush-to-cream. The queen of dahlias.

Jul–Oct 5–7 days
Cornel Bronze Dahlia

Cornel Bronze Dahlia

Summer–Fall

Rich peachy-orange decorative dahlia beloved by NC florists. Warm tones pair beautifully with fall palettes.

Jul–Oct 5–7 days
Linda's Baby Dahlia

Linda's Baby Dahlia

Summer–Fall

Petite ball-type in peachy-pink. Perfect for boutonnieres and adding dainty charm to mixed arrangements.

Jul–Oct 5–7 days
Karma Series Dahlia

Karma Series Dahlia

Summer–Fall

Bred specifically for cut flowers. Exceptional stems & vase life.

Jul–Oct 7–10 days
Classic Tall Sunflower

Classic Tall Sunflower

Summer–Fall

Multi-acre fields of towering yellows, maroons, and bicolors. Multi-headed branching types make for prolific, photogenic u-pick rows.

Jun–Oct 7–10 days
Sunrich Sunflower

Sunrich Sunflower

Summer–Fall

Professional pollen-free variety. Clean stems, bold golden faces — ideal for arrangements.

Jun–Oct 7–10 days
Benary's Giant Zinnia

Benary's Giant Zinnia

Summer–Fall

Large, fully double blooms. Workhorses of the summer garden.

Jun–Oct 7–10 days
Queen Red Lime Zinnia

Queen Red Lime Zinnia

Summer–Fall

Dusty rose-mauve tones with a green center — a designer favorite for sophisticated, moody palettes.

Jun–Oct 7–10 days
Oklahoma Zinnia

Oklahoma Zinnia

Summer–Fall

Smaller, refined blooms on long stems — perfect for bouquet filler and tight, textured arrangements.

Jun–Oct 7–10 days
Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Summer–Fall

Big mophead blooms in blues, pinks, and whites. Exceptional volume flowers for lush arrangements and weddings.

Jun–Sep 7–10 days
Stargazer Oriental Lily

Stargazer Oriental Lily

Summer–Fall

Fragrant, bold-pink blooms with spotted throats. Instantly recognizable and loved for their powerful perfume.

Jul–Aug 7–10 days
Cosmos

Cosmos

Summer–Fall

Airy, daisy-like blooms in pinks, whites, and crimsons on wispy stems. Adds lightness and movement to bouquets.

Jun–Oct 5–7 days
Yarrow

Yarrow

Summer–Fall

Flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers in yellow, white, and pink. Pollinator magnet and beautiful dried flower.

Jun–Sep 7–10 days
Celosia

Celosia

Summer–Fall

Velvety brain, plume, & spike forms. Incredible texture & color.

Jul–Oct 10–14 days
Strawflower

Strawflower

Summer–Fall

Papery, everlasting blooms. Gorgeous fresh or dried.

Jul–Oct 14+ days
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Summer–Fall

Golden-yellow native daisy with dark centers. Adds wild, meadow charm to fall arrangements alongside dahlias and grasses.

Aug–Oct 7–10 days
Amaranth

Amaranth

Summer–Fall

Dramatic drooping plumes or upright spikes in deep burgundy and gold. Exquisite for textural, autumnal designs.

Aug–Oct 7–10 days
Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum

Summer–Fall

A fall classic in warm bronze, amber, and burgundy tones. Long-lasting stems perfect for autumn arrangements.

Sep–Nov 10–14 days
Lavender

Lavender

Pollinators

Fragrant pollinator magnet. Also dried bundles & essential oil.

Jun–Aug 7–10 days
Echinacea

Echinacea

Pollinators

Coneflowers beloved by bees & butterflies. Native prairie beauty.

Jun–Sep 7–10 days
Ladybug

Ladybug

Friendly Insects

A gardener's best friend — each ladybug can devour up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime. Attract them with dill, fennel, and yarrow.

Spring–Fall Loves: Dill, Fennel, Yarrow, Marigold
Honeybee

Honeybee

Friendly Insects

Essential pollinators responsible for 1 in 3 bites of food we eat. They adore our lavender fields and mountain mint.

Spring–Fall Loves: Lavender, Mountain Mint, Echinacea, Sunflower
Lacewing

Lacewing

Friendly Insects

Delicate green wings hide a voracious appetite for aphids, mites, and whiteflies. Lure them in with nectar-rich flowers.

Spring–Summer Loves: Dill, Coriander, Angelica, Cosmos
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

Friendly Insects

Fuzzy and tireless, bumblebees excel at buzz pollination — perfect for tomatoes and blueberries. They love our clover patches.

Spring–Fall Loves: Clover, Snapdragon, Lavender, Echinacea
Ground Beetle

Ground Beetle

Friendly Insects

Nocturnal hunters that patrol the soil for slugs, caterpillars, and weed seeds. Thrive under mulch and dense groundcovers.

Year-round Loves: Clover, Thyme (groundcover), Dense mulch beds
Hover Fly

Hover Fly

Friendly Insects

Masters of disguise — they mimic wasps but are harmless. Adults pollinate while larvae consume hundreds of aphids.

Spring–Fall Loves: Yarrow, Fennel, Zinnia, Marigold

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