The Gardens

Plant Sale Information

There are a variety of plant sales through out the year and will be announced here.

Tulip Bulb Sale

Saturday, May 3 from 2:00pm until we sell out -- $5 per bag with a limit of 5 bags. To purchase additional bags (limit of 5), please go to the end of the line to await your second turn.

Iris Sale

Saturday, July 26, 2025 in the K-State Gardens from 8:00 a.m. till10:00 a.m. or when sold out

Note: the iris typically sell out quickly and are sold out early!

 

Poinsettia and Amaryllis Bulb Sale - 2025

The 2025 Friends of the Gardens poinsettia and amaryllis bulb sale will be a hybrid event with online and in-person sales. There will be red, white and pink poinsettias with foil color options of silver, gold, green, purple and red. Also, there will be 10" round centerpieces with 5 poinsettias; and white, pink, lemon, and red amaryllis without foil.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Gardens to help defray expenses for student labor, plantings, and necessary materials.

Online sales -

  • Link The order link will be live in November 2025 with plant and foil pictures.
  • Prices - TBD
  • Payment - debit or credit card only
  • Pick up - after ordering, you will receive an email with your pick-up information
  • Pick up location - plants will be distributed from the loading dock at the rear of the Gardens Visitor Center at 1500 Denison Ave. Signs in the parking lot will direct you to the loading dock.

In-Person Sales-

  • Where - The K-State Gardens Visitor Center, 1500 Denison, Manhattan, KS
  • When - TBD.
  • Prices - TBD
  • Payment - cash or check only

Students in the K-State Greenhouse Operations Management class produce poinsettias and amaryllis in the Throckmorton Plant Sciences Greenhouse complex each fall semester. Hands-on production allows students to learn about light and temperature manipulation, and nutrient and greenhouse environment management. The students are responsible for all production decisions and practices.

Questions - Call 785-532-3271 or email ksugardens@k-state.edu

Where - KSU Gardens, 1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506

Poinsettia and Amaryllis Plant Care Sheets:

Poinsettia Care Sheet and Amaryllis Care Sheet

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K-State Gardens

1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

785-532-3271