Gardening Tips : Care of Tulips After Bloom

Care for tulips after they bloom by cutting them half way down and keeping them well watered during hot summer months.

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🌷 The greenery of tulips should be cut down once they start turning brown to maintain their appearance.

🌷 Leaving the tulips in the ground after they're done blooming allows them to multiply quicker.

🌷 Tulip bulbs should not be allowed to get too dry or too wet in order to prevent them from dying.

🌷 Planting tulips in raised beds and not too deep can help prevent them from being lost in certain climates.

🌷 In Northern climates with lots of snow, tulips are protected and can bloom again the next year.

🌷 In warm climates like San Diego, tulips need to be chilled in the refrigerator or freezer to bloom again the next year.

🌷 Tulips can be left in containers and still come back from year to year.

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00:11 Yolanda discusses how the greenery of tulips turns brown and ratty after blooming, and suggests cutting it down once it starts turning brown.

01:12 Yolanda emphasizes the importance of not letting tulip bulbs get too dry during the summer, as they may be lost. Similarly, if they are planted in a very wet area, they may also be lost.

01:34 Yolanda recommends planting tulip bulbs at a depth of three inches, instead of the suggested eight inches, as she has never lost them at this depth in the Northwest.

02:00 Yolanda explains that if you live in a warm climate like San Diego and want tulips to bloom the second year, they need to have a chill time. She suggests letting the greens die back to nothing, then placing the bulbs in the refrigerator or freezer for two to three months before planting them again.

02:26 Yolanda states that tulips can be left in the ground in mild climates and they will come back from year to year. She also mentions that they can be left in containers and will come back from year to year as well.

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Q&A

How should I take care of tulips after they bloom?

Once the tulips are done blooming, you can cut down the greenery halfway, leaving some green leaves for photosynthesis. They can be left in the ground and other plants can be planted in the same area. Just make sure the tulip bulbs don't get too dry or too wet.

How deep should I plant tulip bulbs?

It is recommended to plant tulip bulbs about three inches deep, instead of the traditional eight inches. Planting them too deep can result in them being lost, especially in areas with less snow.

Can I get tulips to bloom again in a warm climate?

If you live in a warm climate and want to get your tulips to bloom again, they need a chill time. After the greens die back, you can place the tulip bulbs in a paper bag and store them in the refrigerator or freezer for two to three months before planting them again.

Can tulips be grown in containers?

Yes, tulips can be planted in containers and they will come back from year to year. Just make sure to provide proper care and not let the bulbs get too dry or too wet.

Are tulips easy to grow?

Yes, tulips are generally easy to grow. They can be left in the ground and will come back from year to year in mild climates. They can also be grown in containers. The key is to provide the right amount of moisture and not let them get too dry or too wet.