This bulb-of-the-month club's gorgeous blooms take the guesswork out of finding a unique gift for Easter, Mother's Day and beyond.
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No matter the occasion, the Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club fits the gifting bill quite beautifully. Colorful blooms are a sure way to brighten someone’s day, and a gift subscription to this monthly floral delivery keeps them looking forward to something special throughout the whole year.
Harry & David has a shining reputation as a purveyor of fine food and gourmet goodie baskets that serve as prized gifts during the holidays. Their famous pears are worth every bite, but Harry & David’s gift offerings go beyond food. The Bulb-of-the-Month Club is one of their many monthly subscriptions that spread cheer throughout the year—and it’s a plant subscription unlike any other.
We Tried It
Harry & David Bulb of the Month Club
What is a Bulb-of-the-Month Club?
The Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club is a flower subscription offered in 3-, 6- and 12-month shipments. Unlike a flower delivery, there’s no delicate blooms that can wilt or break in the mail. Each month, giftees receive an arrangement of pre-planted bulbs to match the season.
The first flower arrangement arrives in a decorative planter, and the rest come in grow pots. All are accompanied by instructions to care for them and replant for future growth. With proper care, many of these monthly flower deliveries from Harry & David continue to deliver new blooms in the garden the following year!
Whether you’re looking for Easter gifts, Mother’s Day gifts, birthday gifts or just because, the Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club truly delivers.
How We Tested the Bulb-of-the-Month Club
Flowers are the go-to gift when you want to make someone feel special but don’t exactly know what to get them. We love that the Bulb-of-the-Month Club from Harry & David removes the guesswork of flipping through pages upon pages of pretty blooms. All you have to do is choose between 3-, 6- or 12-month shipping increments.
Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club Review
The Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club is quite a bit like traditional gift-of-the-month clubs we’ve tested, with a few key differences. The ordering process is simple and familiar—just pick whether you’d like a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription, then choose the month you’d like to receive your first shipment. The subscriptions cost $139.99, $259.99 and $459.99, respectively. Like all Harry & David gifts, the shipping cost is determined at checkout, based on the delivery date and address chosen.
Each month offers its own flowers, which are predetermined and available for viewing on the listing page:
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January: Assorted Bulb Garden
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February: Tulips
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March: Spring Mix Garden
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April: Tulip and Hyacinth Garden
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May: Tulip Mix Garden
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June: Daffodil Mix
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July: Garden Bulb Mix
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August: Summer Pink Lilies
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September: Paperwhites Bulb Garden
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October: Orange Amaryllis
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November: Amaryllis Duo
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December: Bulb Garden
It’s worth noting that these options do not rotate. If you’re looking for a surprise (or a subscription that lasts longer than a year), we recommend a different plant of the month club. However, for folks who want to know exactly what they’re paying for, this offers a helpful glimpse into each month’s offerings. Deputy Editor Katie Bandurski tested the subscription and was overall impressed.
At first, Katie wasn’t wowed by the presentation. “Right out of the box, this gift doesn’t look like much. It is literally just a pot of dirt,” she says. “But after a few days in the sun, little shoots start to form and the bulbs emerge. Then come leaves, buds and, finally, blooms.”
Katie also notes that unlike other flower clubs, these florals are a pretty and permanent addition to gardens, rather than just looking beautiful for a few days in a vase. Because of this, they’re an excellent gift for gardeners and budding plant parents.
“This is such a fun twist on a traditional flower bouquet,” she says. “Instead of watching the arrangement wilt and die you can enjoy it coming to life! Plus, after the blooms are mature, I can plant them in my garden for enjoyment next year.”
Pros
- No flowers means fresh blooms
- Bulbs already planted for convenience
- Growing instructions provided
- Each month’s inclusions detailed on the order page
- Seasonal bulbs each month
Cons
- Only first order arrives in decorative planter
- Minimum three-month commitment
What Other Reviewers Had to Say
The reviews are in for the Bulb-of-the-Month Club, and it’s a hit! There are dozens of stellar reviews on the site with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Beth M. gives the monthly subscription service five stars. “I have been giving this three-month gift to my mom beginning in her birthday month of December for many years. She looks forward to watching such pretty flowers grow from the dirt up,” she writes. “Before the first one is gone, the second arrives to start anew. It really brightens up her Midwestern winters.”
“Everyone I order these for loves them. Great go-to gift,” boasts five-star reviewer, Susan B.
“What a fun gift to buy my mom!” adds Pamela D. “She lives where it is really cold and for her to watch flowers bloom during those winter months is super exciting.”
Final Verdict
While you or any of your loved ones are worthy of the gift of beautiful flowers, the Harry & David Bulb-of-the-Month Club is especially fun for those who love to garden. Because these monthly deliveries are bulbs and not simply cut fresh flowers, they’re easily replanted in a pot or garden for a gift that truly keeps on giving.
Unlike cut flowers that eventually wilt with even the utmost TLC, the pre-planted bulbs from Harry & David can be replanted by the giftee. It’s the ideal present for a friend or family member with a green thumb, because you’re basically gifting them a garden! It also includes thorough planting and care instructions, making it accessible for beginners eager to learn. But these blooms can certainly be enjoyed indoors, too.
That said, it’s worth noting that while Harry & David does deliver a curated selection of bulbs, it does not offer regional customization to match planting times with specific climates. For those in areas with unique growing seasons, other services may be preferable if they can schedule bulb delivery to align with optimal planting times for specific regions.
Additionally, the shortest subscription length is still a three-month commitment. That said, you’re billed upfront, so you also don’t have to worry about cancelling the subscription later.
Where To Buy Harry & David’s Bulb-of-the-Month Club
We Tried It
Harry & David Bulb of the Month Club
Ready to send a box of sunshine? Purchase this monthly flower delivery directly on Harry & David’s website. Choose from three subscriptions:
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3 months: $129.99
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6 months: $249.99
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12 months: $449.99
You can save a bit if you upgrade from the three-month to the six-month subscription. Make the jump to the full-year subscription and you’ll get one month (and then some) for free. Most important of all, the value of knowing how delighted your giftee will be when their Bulb-of-the-Month Club arrives each month is priceless.
Why You Should Trust Us
The Taste of Home team dedicates itself to vetting and testing the products we recommend. Our expertise ranges from food to home decor to—yes—even flowers! With a combined decade of experience testing and vetting products, you can count on our Shopping Team to dish the skinny on trending gifts, the latest appliances and new monthly clubs. As far as monthly clubs go, we’re proud to say that we’re some of the leading experts, having tested hundreds of options. Former tests include food clubs, candle clubs, tea clubs and dozens of others.
Furthermore, Deputy Editor Katie Bandurski is an avid gardener, with most of her expertise stemming (get it?) from both indoor and outdoor flowers. She’s also very familiar with the idea of a plant subscription, having also tested a number of flower subscriptions in the past. This makes her an invaluable resource on these types of monthly clubs.
FAQ
What is the best month to plant bulbs?
The best time to plant bulbs is usually in the fall, around September to November, before the ground freezes, allowing them to establish roots for spring blooms.
How many flowers do you get from one bulb?
Each bulb generally produces one to three flowers. However, this varies depending on the bulb type and growing conditions.
What to do with bulbs after they bloom indoors?
After indoor blooming, let the foliage die back naturally, then store the bulbs in a cool, dry place or replant them outdoors in the fall for another blooming cycle next year.
