We ship hostas from 1 March to 1 July, the best time to plant them. You can order all year round: orders placed between 1 July and 1 March are reserved and shipped from 1 March. After dispatch, delivery takes 2–5 working days to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and Luxembourg, and 3–6 working days to the other EU countries and Switzerland.
In short
- Shipping season: 1 March – 1 July, from the Netherlands.
- Ordering: all year round; orders outside the season ship from 1 March.
- Delivery time: 2–5 working days (NL, DE, AT, BE, FR, LU), 3–6 working days elsewhere.
- Countries: 28 – all 27 EU member states plus Switzerland.
- Shipping costs: depend on country and order value; free from €75 to 17 countries.
Why we only ship in spring and early summer
Hostas are sold as bare-root divisions. They establish best when they are planted in spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, and grow on through early summer. After 1 July plants have less time to root before winter, and hot weather makes transport harder on bare roots. That is why we stop shipping on 1 July and start again on 1 March. Month-by-month advice and last frost dates are in our guide to when to plant hostas.
How we prepare your order
As soon as your order is in the shipping season, our team in Voorhout picks your plants and checks each division by hand for healthy roots, visible buds and the correct variety label. The plants are packed so that the roots stay moist and protected during transport. You receive a tracking number by email as soon as your parcel is on its way.
Delivery times
Once your parcel is on its way, delivery usually takes 2–5 working days to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and Luxembourg and 3–6 working days to the other 22 countries. Remote areas and islands can take a little longer. Shipping costs per country are listed on our shipping costs page and are added automatically at checkout.
Frequently asked questions about delivery
When do you ship?
From 1 March to 1 July. You can order all year round: orders placed outside this period are shipped from 1 March.
I ordered in autumn. When will my hostas arrive?
We ship all orders placed between 1 July and 1 March from 1 March onwards, in the order they were placed. You receive an email with tracking as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do if I can't plant straight away?
Open the box as soon as it arrives. Keep the plants cool, frost-free and out of the sun, and keep the roots slightly moist. Plant them within a few days. See our planting and care guide and bare-root hostas: what arrives and how to plant it.
What should I do if my plants arrive damaged?
Take a clear photo of the plants and the packaging and email info@dutch-bulbs.com within 48 hours of delivery. We will arrange a replacement or a refund.
Can I change my shipping address after ordering?
Yes, as long as your order has not been dispatched. Email us as soon as possible with your order number and the correct address. Once the parcel is with the carrier, we can no longer change the address.