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Posted on June 18, 2009, updated October 29, 2009
Wow. I ordered 20 daylilies, including a double blooms collection, hoping to fill in some empty parts in my front garden. Although Homestead doesn't have an actual shopping cart on its site, it does have a nice web gallery that makes it easy to see colors/bloom time/plant type (I was looking for evergreens) and then I was able to fill in the order form and send it as a PDF by email. Ron (the owner?) is super-responsive, very flexible, and willing to offer advice. He also had no problem with my adding onto my order.
If you are on the West coast and choose to use UPS Ground service (which I did), be aware that he will dig your daylilies on a Monday so that he can ship them that day and they will reach you by Friday.
The plants were outstanding. Huge roots and some of them had scapes, which I was not expecting! Ron was also very, very generous with the quantity he sent-- far more than what I ordered. Everything arrived in a large box, carefully labelled and bundled. Just lovely. I'm planning to order again this week. I'd ordered some daylilies from the cheap online nurseries (Four Seasons, Direct Gardening) and got small roots for $2-3 that, while they are sending up shoots, will clearly take time to establish themselves. For $3-5 each, I got huge, well-established, named fans with scapes from Ron at Homestead. My only problem is going to be figuring out where I can tuck some more daylilies!
On October 29th, 2009, amf94597 added the following:
I just wanted to add that I made an additional large order to plant a garden bed alongside our fence/main road. Ron was fabulous, helping me determine what might survive a hot California summer. It's a testament to his plants that they held on through one of the hottest summers we've had lately. I ended up having to move them into my main garden beds because it was so hot and the plants were dying-- now three weeks later, the puny, shriveled transplants are doing fabulously and I've only lost a few out of the dozens and dozens he sent. Bottom line is that his plants are strong-- apparently strong enough to survive my less-than-stellar gardening skills! The daylilies I planted in my regular garden beds have bloomed and are growing huge, not to mention many of them are sending up small volunteer fans, so the beds are going to fill in beautifully-- I can't wait until next year!
On Aug 9, 2009, DaylilyGardener Fair Lawn, NJ wrote:
Ordered from them last year and all the plants were huge and healthy when they arrived. All bloomed this year. The 2 hostas are also doing great.
Very happy with my experience with them!
I ordered several daylilies from Homestead over the winter and I could not be more pleased with what I received. The plants were HUGE - many with three or four fans and terrific root systems. I've ordered from several highly rated companies in the past and these plants were far and away the best looking most healthy I've ever received. I would not hesitate to order from them again or highly recommend them.
I received the biggest, heathiest-looking peony roots with the fattest eyes I've ever seen - I bet they will establish & bloom in record time.
Received my order precisely when requested.
Also the prices are very low, given the superb quality.
I give them 100 stars!!!!
I will DEFINITELY order from them again.
I have ordered several times from Homestead Farms and always recieve terriffic value for my dollar. My latest order was of more than 10 varieties of daylillies and 3 types of Siberian iris'. The iris' could have been (and at most places would have been) divided into three or more plants each and the daylillies are of excellent size and health. My only problem with Homestead is they give too many choices and I want them all! I will continue to do business with them
I recently ordered 7 Patriots, 3 August Moons and 3 Frances Williams from Ron the owner of Homestead Farms. I called the company on a Sunday to place the order and was surprised when Ron answered the phone. I was undecided about whether to order Francees or Patriots and he explained how much better the Patriots would be. He was extremely knowledgable, helpful and kind. The hostas just arrived yesterday and I planted them this morning. The plants are gorgeous..large leaves...very large healthy roots. I am sure they will really take off next spring. I am SO pleased with this company. You will be very pleased if you order from them. I have Siberian Iris still coming and a few other things. I can hardly wait!
On Aug 31, 2008, SonjaSkyles Elk Grove, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
I have ordered daylilies from several places this summer and I must say, that the plants from Homestead have the biggest roots. The plants are big and healthy and I am very happy with the order, that I received and planted today. The bonus plant was a nice surprise. The price range is nice and I will definitely order more from them. I also like their website, where it is easy to view the plants.
On Aug 28, 2008, cando1 Ozone, AR (Zone 6a) wrote:
I've ordered daylilies, hostas,ferns,and peonies from Ron and Homestead Farms for years and have always been very satisfied with all plants ordered. always large healthy plants,rhizomes, and bulbs I've only lost one plant in the years of ordering and that was my neglect.Nearly all my daylilies come from Homestead Farms. I Highly recommend this company.
Vickie S.
I called in an order this spring. The gentleman was very friendly and personable. Everything I wanted was available with my choice of bonus plant (love that--so nice to choose rather than get a bonus you already have). The prices are great. The plants were big and beautiful with extra fans of many. Shipped in eco-friendly re-used cardboard box and newspaper. I will certainly be back for more!
On May 2, 2008, cathysplants Readyville, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
Received my fabulous daylilies today. Huge box with fifteen beautiful cultivars. Large fans and they generously give multiple fans for each daylily you order. I will definitely buy more from Homestead and highly recommend them to anyone who wants to buy daylilies. Also, prices are very reasonable.
I placed a late season order with Homestead as an early Christmas gift for my father. They shipped the order on the exact date I requested. My father called to thank me and said they were big, healthy, fantastic plants - some double and triple fans! He was very excited about them (I think that's the most pleasure he'd expressed about any gift I'd ever given him) and was digging a new bed in his garden just for these plants. I've already recommended Homestead Farms to friends and fellow daylily lovers.
On Sep 22, 2007, GingerMA West Springfield, MA wrote:
Homestead Farm provides prompt and excellent service. This is the second time I have ordered from company. Even though I ordered the daylilies when they were on sale, the company is extremely generous, and most of the plants that were shipped have multiple fans (not just double). The plants were cleaned and well-packaged. I was also very pleased with the size of the peony plants that I received as well. This company is truly highly recommended!
On May 23, 2007, kcflowers Gravois Mills, MO wrote:
Just a quick note of praise for Homestead Farms
My wife and I have just returned from our second trip to Homestead
Farm. We received personal service from Ron on both trips. He was
willing and able to answer any questions we might have. Both times
we came home with a load of quality hostas. We will be going back
for more as soon as I can build more beds for them. A quality farm.
On May 3, 2007, grannymarsh Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) wrote:
Without a doubt, the daylilies I purchased from Homestead are the largest, healthiest plants ever. Outstanding !! They coud use some improvement in their communications. As in, I never heard from them until the package was delivered.
But the size of their daylilies is still mind boggling. One of the cultivars had SEVEN fans.
On May 3, 2007, Bubbeez Fond Du Lac, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:
This was the first time I ordered daylilies from this company and I was very impressed. The plants arrived a few weeks ago and they were very beautiful — large and healthy. I received an order from another company today and was disappointed in how small the fans were after what I've seen from Homestead. I would definitely order from this company again. Can't wait until they bloom!
I have placed several orders and each one was excellent. Well packed, nice plants and great bonuses. Easily reached by phone they were delightful to deal with. I've placed orders with lots of plant companies, mostly daylilies, and if I were to compare them to others, they would be at the top of my list for quality, service and timeliness. A+
I placed an order for the first time with this vendor and I have nothing but good things to say. I ordered peonies and hostas from 3 different vendors this season and this company's product surpassed the others. Although the other company's had a high quality product, Homestead's plants were just outstanding. The hostas had huge root systems and the peony roots were absolutely huge. One of the peony roots had at least 10 eyes. Ron, the owner, is a pleasure to deal with and was very helpful and courteous throughout the process. He was willing to take the time to help me make the best selections for my garden. My receipt had a personal note of thanks from Ron. This vendor is a class act.
This is the second or third ? time I have received an order of daylilies from Ron and his family at Homestead Farms and I couldn't be anymore pleased. The size of the fans and roots are just as they promise, and they are very generous with the amount of fans you receive.This is one of the best vendors for daylilies I have ever ordered from and they will get more of my business. I suggested a sub, if need be, and I got it as a bonus. They are very nice people to communicate with and took my changes in stride. I have purchased many, many daylilies over the past several years (550+), and while the Southern vendors ship very large fans, Ron's fans are a good size, very sturdy and the root mass is great. They seem to settle in quicker than the 'leek' size fans and are very easy to work with. I am a very satisfied customer from central PA. J.A. Master
Have ordered several times from these folks. The have a great variety and good prices. Shipping is excellent, but, as with most places, order early if you want something that is high-demand.
This spring I placed a large order for re-blooming daylilies and several ferns. They arrived as scheduled and were exceptionally fine daylilies, most with three to four fans and large and healthy. Lots of bonus plants also. Ferns were also excellent. Every one of them is doing well, most have bloomed or are budded.
Everything about the transaction was positive and their prices are much more reasonable than most. I really don't think you will find any better source online than Homestead Farms. I will certainly order more from them.
On September 21st, 2006, bluestem1946 added the following:
Just received and planted another order from Homestead Farms. This time clematis and siberian iris. Wonderful plants. Large and healthy with impressive roots.
The daylillies I ordered this spring are still thriving through what has been here a record summer for heat and drought.
I'll order more next spring. In my opinion, Homestead Farms
is unsurpassed in quality, service, and price.
This nursery offers a wide selection with good annotations and descriptions, reasonable prices, and shipping costs. They send large healthy cultivars with multiple fans and healthy root systems. A very good source.
On June 6th, 2008, lwillaredt added the following:
Another order that is just wonderful. The daylily cultivars are very large, healthy, clean and green. They are truly "fresh dug;" one has developed a scape while still in the pot!
If you're looking for a great selection of healthy plants that are large and will take off quickly, and are very fairly priced, this is your place. We're fortunate to have such a wonderful source of plants.
This company has the best you can buy when it comes to daylilies. And what a selection! Everything I have ever bought from them is absolutely beautiful. I started buying from this company about four years ago and all the plants I have ever bought are still growing strong. No worries with this company.
On Dec 10, 2005, JWB Silver Spring, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:
I ordered 3 daylilies, a hosta and two irises in the spring of 2004. They were packaged well and arrived in good condition. They gave me as a bonus an additional daylily that I suggested. The plants took a little while to settle in, and only 1 bloomed that summer, but this year all of the plants grew and bloomed very well and were true to name. The prices are good and the owner was very responsive when I e-mailed him with questions.
This is one of the friendliest, best companies I have dealt with! I ordered several fans of daylilies from them because they had the BEST prices. The man I spoke with on the phone was VERY friendly and patient, and I recieved generous clumps of the daylilies ordered PLUS a nice bonus. Since I planted mid-summer, they did not bloom this year (as is expected) but all have survived and thrived and are already putting out new fans! I am so excited about these new plants and plan to continue to order from this company for the new plants I want in the spring.
I bought siberian irises and peonies from this company. The irises were large divisions, healthy-looking and obviously freshly dug. They are looking good and I can't wait to see them bloom next spring.
All the peonies looked like they will do well---4, 5, 6 eyes---but I was astonished at one that had 12 eyes! When I ordered by phone, I had a nice conversation with the owner and he recommended a certain peony; when I opened the package and found one peony was so much larger than the others, I noticed it was the peony he recommended. Thank you for that generous gift! I plan to order many peonies next fall.
On September 29th, 2007, veejay added the following:
I just received my second peony order. Such roots! They are so healthy looking and have lots of eyes. I really like this company; they couldn't be nicer and they are so helpful. I'll continue to order from them.
On Aug 23, 2005, violetblue Mount Carmel, TN wrote:
I have ordered from Ron for a few years now his daylilies are generous divisions & always true to name , he has helped me alot learning about daylilies , very nice person & great service , ordering is always a joy with Homestead .
On Jun 10, 2005, littlekitty Farmington, AR wrote:
I ordered 2 peonies yesterday from Homestead Farms. They were extremely friendly and helpful -- nice people to do business with. My plants will not be shipped until October, but they did ask me when I wanted my credit card to be charged, so I won't be charged until my plants are shipped. Providing the plants look good and are healthy, I would definitely order from them again.
On November 11th, 2005, littlekitty added the following:
When I placed my order, I mentioned that one of the peonies I ordered had no picture on-line. They personally mailed me a picture.
The order arrived as promised in October, and the roots were HUGE. 'Great company to do business with.
This was my first order from Homestead Farms but I will definately order from them again. The daylilies I ordered were all at least 3 fans and were large and healthy. The plants arrived exactly when Ron said they would, and it's only been two weeks since I planted them, but they all are showing new growth and one has buds. The free plants were as good as the ones I purchased. If you are buying daylilies this the place to go. They have a large selection and the prices are very reasonable.
On Nov 18, 2004, AlicemayS Florence, MA (Zone 5a) wrote:
I have ordered Hosta as well as Daylily from Homestead, they were wonderfully healthy plants that established well in my gardens. Homestead service was good & fast, and Ron is a very helpful person with a wealth of plant information he is generous to share. I will definately order from them again in the future.
I was very happy with the plants I received even though Ron said their inventory was low at this time of year. The daylilies were freshly dug, healthy, and large. Ron was very nice to deal with, the prices were very good and the shipping charges were very reasonable. They have a great selection to choose from and Ron was very patient with me when I changed my order more than once. He also gave a very good discount. No bonus plants were included (which is okay because I'd rather have the discount).
I enjoyed shopping with Homestead and will definitely order from them again and will recommend them to others.
On Aug 13, 2004, Toothless_Willi Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:
My partner and I have ordered daylilies twice from Homestead. In the first shipment all of the 33 plants put on new growth within a week, and within two weeks one of them was/still is actually blooming(Chicago Royal Robe).
Our second order came in yesterday(72 plants) and once again I am impressed with the number of fans and extensive root structures. Packaging is excellent, speed of shipment outstanding., dealing with these people is easy and enjoyable.
I can't say enough good things about Homestead and would recomend them to anyone wishing to plant top-notch daylilies.
On Jul 26, 2004, gailkaitschuck Augusta, GA wrote:
Did our first order with this company (new to daylilies). They were very helpful; took our order for 33 plants, checked to see what was in stock, got back with us with the final figure. When we received the plants (two days after they were shipped out); we were very pleased; good healthy stock. Each plant had at least three fans; a few had four. All looked healthy for the very reasonable prices on these plants.
Ordered 29 plants - made numerous order changes - received a discount on the order plus bonus plants - all plants are doing well and thriving - would order from again!
