If refrigerator chilling prior to planting is necessary in your zone, don’t store bulbs in the same drawer with fruit as gases emitted from ripening fruit can cause bulbs to sprout.Don't expect all tulips to come back-hybrids should be replanted annually.Squirrels, rabbits, mice, and voles are frequent pests to bulbs, but can be deterred by placing holly or other thorny leaves in with the bulbs. Gray mold, slugs, snails, aphids, and bulb rot. Many gardeners use trays or mesh bags for storage. Provide good air circulation, warm temperatures, and darkness until you are ready to replant. Make sure the bulbs are totally dry, or they will rot. Gently remove any soil, old leaves, or roots from the bulbs. If you want to lift earlier to avoid the unsightly foliage or make room for new plants, RHS recommends placing them in trays until the leaves become yellow and straw-like. If necessary, use a garden fork to gently loosen the bulbs from the ground. The best time to lift the bulbs is approximately six weeks after flowering, once the leaves have turned yellow. Photo by: photowind / Shutterstock Digging up tulips: But given their druthers, tulips prefer a sandy loam soil and excellent drainage, and detest being sunk in soggy beds.
Soil:īecause they are primed and ready when planted and then whisked away when they are done, soil isn’t a major issue. To ensure that bulbs planted together will bloom at the same time, make sure they are planted at exactly the same depth. How to plant tulips:īury the bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep, pointed end up, spaced 4 to 6 inches apart.
If planting taller varieties, make sure they are in an area protected from strong wind. If planted in the shade, they’ll be weak and spindly with small flowers. Plant new bulbs in a location that will receive full sun, with good drainage.
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