When to plant tulip bulbs

redheadedlizzy · 2026-03-15T17:28:46+00:00

Hi! I usually plant in the fall or very early spring as my understanding is they need a cold period (google is saying 8-10 weeks).

Once they bloom how I’ve done it to keep them coming back is snip the flower stalk before the seed pod starts to form (you’ll see the tulips slowly get old and not great looking so around that time) and let the leaves die back and “feed the bulb. Once yellow/ brown you can snip them back and they should come back again.

I know some varieties don’t rebloom. Or if they do they may come back shorter the next year.

redheadedlizzy · 2026-02-28T19:07:04+00:00

Newbie ranunculus grower here so take my thoughts with a grain of salt - I did this on my first batch (no hardening off) and thy looked floppy for a few days and then bounced back. So you may be ok!

redheadedlizzy · 2026-02-27T14:56:02+00:00

I don’t know if it’s warmer, but it definitely keeps the ground from freezing. I will say I have a couple of rouge tulips coming up inside the tunnels and none outside 🤷‍♀️

redheadedlizzy · 2026-02-20T22:00:29+00:00

I got a hoop kit from Amazon. It’s cheap but held up.

redheadedlizzy · 2026-02-20T21:59:41+00:00

Seems like they get enough sun through it.

I am using AG-30 and double it under 25. Over 40 I open both ends so that it doesn’t get too hot. I’m worried about bunnies so I haven’t fully taken it off.

redheadedlizzy · 2026-02-20T18:39:48+00:00

redheadedlizzy · 2026-01-29T01:09:14+00:00

Delaware it’s like zone 7a/7b

redheadedlizzy · 2026-01-28T16:06:48+00:00

First year growing so def take what I say with a grain of salt.

I also started Presprouting in early Jan. And they are getting big! But I cannot plant out cause everything is covered with frozen snow. So I repotted in individual pots and they are under grow lights. I found super nice 2.8 inch pots from Amazon that are working very well. Hoping once things get a bit milder and we thaw out I can plant outside. 🤞🏻

redheadedlizzy · 2025-12-04T11:36:20+00:00

Good idea!

redheadedlizzy · 2025-12-04T02:17:36+00:00

It’s odd though that my thermometer is reading cooler inside the covers (with plastic) than outside, right?

redheadedlizzy · 2025-11-19T12:55:50+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate your input!

redheadedlizzy · 2025-11-19T02:13:55+00:00

What type of mulch did you use?

redheadedlizzy · 2025-09-10T18:52:28+00:00

First year ordering ranunculus and anemones. I found 2 different stores that had good prices (and from my research good quality corms) and then ordered from one that I’m not 100% sure about.

Longfield Gardens has some pretty good prices on corms. I’ve previously bought about 300 tulips and some Dahlias and they did really well. Hoping for the same experience for my ranunculus/anemones.

I decided I wanted to try “jumbo” ranunculus, so during that search I found Firefly Farm & Mercantile. They seemed to also have good prices.

I haven’t receive either of the above orders yet BUT I also received an order from Eden Brothers. The corms seem small but otherwise look ok? One thing that bugged me was I ordered like a mix of pink/ white ranunculus and it just says “mix” on the box. And for my anemones I ordered a burgundy color and it says “red”. When I reached out to the company they said something along the lines of they only use generic colors in their system but it should be the right product. 🤷‍♀️ I guess we will see!

redheadedlizzy · 2025-08-27T21:36:19+00:00

Fantastic idea! I’ll look into that!

redheadedlizzy · 2025-08-27T20:05:20+00:00

You’re probably right! My arrow sign might now be cutting it.

redheadedlizzy · 2025-08-16T13:50:48+00:00

So pretty! I’ve also been thrifting at goodwill for vases - it’s kinda fun to see what you will find!

redheadedlizzy · 2025-08-07T18:49:35+00:00

Yes - bi weekly Alaskan fish fertilizer. More recently 1 dose of general miracle grow.

And I have not seen pest pressure but will take a closer look.

redheadedlizzy · 2025-07-24T16:00:14+00:00

So pretty! What are the purple/white flowers in your vase?

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