Tulip bulbs are a popular choice for those looking to buy them for sale or wholesale in bulk. With over 100 different varieties available, including single blooming tulips, perennial tulips, and single-blooming tulips, there are various options to choose from. Some popular varieties include Darwin Hybrid Tulips, Fosteriana Tulips, Botanical Tulips, Kaufmanniana Tulips, and Greigii Tulips.
Bulbs can be purchased online with top-quality results and are available at various retailers. For instance, Tulip World offers a fast, simple, and affordable way to buy flower bulbs year-round. J Parkers offers a wide range of quality tulip bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other specialty flower bulbs for spring blooming.
QFB Gardening offers the best quality tulips from Holland, available between March and end of August, starting in September. Customers can also purchase tulip bulbs from nearby big box stores like Home Depot, Lowes, and Wal-Mart. If a bulb fails, no big deal is needed.
Bulbs can be purchased online and delivered by post to the home as soon as it is time to plant the bulbs. Tulip bulbs can be categorized into Daffodils (Narcissus), Alliums, Crocus Hyacinths, Anemones, Muscari Bearded Iris (Germanica), and more.
In summary, tulip bulbs offer a variety of beautiful and affordable options for those looking to add them to their outdoor spaces.
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When can you order tulip bulbs?
Spring-Planted Flower Bulbs (Spring-Flowering) include Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, and more. They bloom between late winter and early summer, with planting advised between early and late autumn. Spring-Planted Flower Bulbs (Summer-Flowering) include Dahlias, Anemones, Lilies, and more. These bulbs bloom between early and late summer, with planting advised between early and late spring. Free shipping is available on orders over $45 and $10 off $50 with the code TWTREATH. The shipping dates are May 1 – October 22, mid September – November 30 – 3-5 business days after order placement.
How many tulips do you get from one bulb?
Tulips typically have one flower per bulb due to genetics, unlike daffodils which often have side bulbs or offsets. During growth, stored sugar and starch are converted into usable food for the plant cells. The bulb shrinks, while the leaves and flower grow larger. After flowering, the leaves produce new sugar and starch, which is stored in the bulb. The bulb grows larger as the flowers fade and the leaves turn brown. It is crucial to leave the foliage on until it naturally dies to store the food for the next year’s flower. This process helps maintain the plant’s health and growth.
Can I plant the tulips that I bought?
To grow tulips, start by preparing the bulbs for the cold season. Store them securely in a dry place between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When autumn arrives, plant the bulbs when the first gust of wind comes. The best soil for tulip planting is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, as it prevents disease and keeps away potential pests. Choose a well-draining spot with full sun to partial shade in your garden.
Can you leave tulip bulbs in the ground all year?
Hybrid tulips are bred for their beautiful floral display but lack longevity in gardens. Some gardeners and landscape professionals plant them as annual crops, replacing them yearly or every other year to ensure maximum spring show. In the past, botanical and estate gardeners would dig bulbs in the spring and store them in a cool dark place for summer. However, most gardeners do not have ideal storage conditions or time to fuss.
Northern gardeners can leave bulbs in the ground year-round, while southern gardeners may need to purchase pre-cooled bulbs if their winter temperatures don’t provide the chill needed for blooming. Bulb planting time usually runs from November through mid-December in the south and West, and mid-December in south Florida and other warm regions.
Can you replant tulips that have already bloomed?
To encourage re-flowering of tulips, remove the seed heads after the blooms fade, allow the foliage to die back naturally, and dig up the bulbs about 6 weeks after blooming. Discard any damaged or diseased bulbs and let them dry. Store them in trays or nets in a dark, dry place over the summer and replant them in the fall. If planted in containers, they rarely bloom again due to their stressed environment.
Discard these bulbs and choose fresh bulbs each fall. Enjoy the dazzling hues of tulips for a second season by choosing from a variety of tulip varieties, including complementary colors, for a dazzling display next spring.
Is it too late to plant tulips for this year?
Tulip bulbs can be planted as late as December if the soil isn’t frozen. After planting, cover the area with straw, pine needles, or leaves to allow the bulbs to root before the ground freezes. Mulching can also help. Another option is to pot the bulbs and force them indoors, exposing them to temperatures of 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 16 weeks. Place them in a brightly lit, 60 to 65 degree Fahrenheit location after meeting the cold requirement. After removing the potted bulbs from their storage area, enjoy the tulips indoors. Mulching will give the bulbs additional time to root before the ground freezes.
Do tulips like sun or shade?
When planting tulips, it is essential to consider their intended location, whether in a bed or pot. Additionally, it is crucial to acknowledge that tulips originate from regions such as Turkey.
Do tulips in pots come back every year?
Tulips are spring bulbs planted in mid to late autumn, with many varieties only flowering reliably for one year due to breeding. Gardeners plant new bulbs each autumn to ensure a good display. Some tulips flower earlier than others, with early-flowering varieties blooming from late March to April, mid-season bulbs in April to May, and late-flowering ones in May. To prolong displays, grow a mix of different types, flower shapes, heights, and colors. Combining tulips can be an art, but ready-selected bulb mixes can be purchased at garden centers or online.
Do tulips multiply?
Tulips require a full year of growth to multiply and spread, starting after their first bloom in spring. Baby bulbs sprout from the main root, creating 2 to 5 more bulbs each cycle. While tulips can multiply independently, it’s best to help them after the initial growth by removing flower heads when they wither to conserve energy. Leave the bulbs as they would with any other tulips, avoiding watering to prevent rot. After the third season, dig the bulbs out of the ground to prevent overwhelming clusters. Replant them in preferred areas and wait for the spring season to arrive.
Do tulips grow back every year?
Tulips are officially perennials, but not for everyone. They thrive in cold winters and hot, dry summers in regions like Nepal and Armenia and Northern Iran. Dutch tulip growers have a unique combination of sandy soil and a century-old tradition of controlling water to create bulbs that return every year. This allows them to sell new bulbs every year, while also ensuring that their original bulb multiplies each season.
This combination of soil and engineering allows Dutch tulip growers to create bulbs that return year after year, ensuring that their products are not only regal but also resilient and adaptable to different climates and environments.
Can you plant already bloomed tulips?
It is unlikely that tulips planted in containers will rebloom, given the stressful environment in which they are cultivated. It is recommended that these tulips be discarded and fresh bulbs selected each fall. Following the blooming period, it is possible to enjoy the vibrant hues of the tulips for a second season by selecting from a variety of tulip varieties, including those with complementary colours, in order to create a visually appealing display next spring.
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Oh, for the first time in my life (Just turned 79!) I’m ordering and planting bulbs! Have just completed two months of chemo and my energy is returning after a couple of years of such fatigue. Life is looking up, and I’m eagerly awaiting the beauty the bulbs will bring to our world! Many thank’s Laura for your guidance!!!
Thank you for these beautiful suggestions. My mom was a certified master gardener, and I lost her to breast cancer 15 years ago this fall. Just before she died, I told her I’d just planted tulips in my yard for her and hoped she’d come visit me through them in the spring. And ever spring since, she has. So I will always plant as many as I can to be ready for her visits. 🌷 💕
Laura, I have been perusal Garden Answer from the very beginning. I love your consistent enthusiasm for the beauty of each flower. So many of us feel the same way. Any company you endorse is blessed to have you promoting their product. My garden is definitely a reflection of all the beautiful things you have shared on your website that I might not have even known existed! Thanks🌷
I am so proud of myself! After 3 full seasons of gardening and perusal Garden Answer, I can proudly say, I placed my Color Blends spring bulb order before Laura posted her order article!! 🎉🎉🎉 Which means none of the bulbs I wanted were sold out 🤣thank you Laura for teaching us all how to plan, so we’re able to enjoy our gardens 🥰 My auger is ready for spring bulb planting 💪 500 bulbs let’s gooooo!
I remember my first attempt to grow bulbs. I was 19 and newly married. One day I had gone to our local chain nursery and saw the boxes of bulbs with photos on the front. I saw my first ever image of parrot tulips and I thought they were the most beautiful flowers I had ever seen. My personal spare change money was what I got when I returned glass containers to the grocery store – that shows my age, I’m sure. I had enough to buy 8 bulbs and was given a tear sheet that detailed chilling time in the refrigerator, when to plant, depth to plant, etc. I followed the instructions faithfully and waited for my beauties to appear. When the foliage broke through I was so excited. The end product was not what I expected. The foliage only reached 2-3 inches tall and the few that actually flowered had small, sickly flowers. Did I mention that I lived in South Texas, an area not known for growing tulips as our winters were quite warm? Now, with years on me, a collection of gardening books and the internet to turn to, I realize that they were never going to be successful for me. At 70+ years old, I think my bruised ego is ready to try bulbs again. Maybe not parrot tulips, though.
Wow, your 2023 Fall Bulb Order is truly inspiring! It’s fascinating to see the thoughtful selection of bulbs you’ve chosen for your garden. Your attention to detail in planning and curating these bulbs really shines through. I can already imagine the burst of colors and the fragrant blooms that will grace your garden next season. Your article has not only given me some great ideas for my own garden but also ignited my excitement for the upcoming fall planting season. Thanks for sharing this delightful glimpse into your gardening journey!
Being a Midwest gal who moved to Arizona, I miss the spring tulips and spring flowers. I’ve tried to plant tulips and very few have come up. Daffodils will start to come through in late January and I’ve enjoyed seeing them bloom. I will be looking at colorblends to see if they have tulip bulbs that will grow in my area of Arizona. Love you show and can’t wait to see your spring bulbs growing next year. A gift certificate would be nice to get as a present!
Spring Bulbs are my favorite, nothing gets me past the late winter blues then snowdrops. I am in Canada, but nothing I would like more then is to surprise my niece in Washington State with a gift of spring bulbs. 🥀🥀🥀 Love your websites! I have a balcony garden, and I love perusal you live my dream of a large garden.
ZONE 8B: I’m excited to embark on my first gardening journey as a retiree. My family in Canada will be here in February and I want a show. This year, my main focus is on bulbs. Over the past three years, my yard has transformed from being in full shade to receiving full sun due to the unfortunate impact of a tornado that brought down two trees and part of my home. One remaining tree had to be removed as it was too close to the house. I do appreciate seeing your bulbs planted in masses. I’ve picked my favorites. I hope they do well in my zone.
You introduced me to Colorblends several years ago. I love this company. Had to leave my bulbs behind as I moved in with my dad 2 years ago after my mom passed. But tulips and daffs from Colorblends have been added to this yard and my dad has been so happy. My mom was an avid gardener. She would have loved your show!
While I’m an apartment dweller, I love my once a month weekend with my sister at her eastern KY home. 300+ acres with 3/4 of it in a natural state. A favorite flower for both of us is the tulip and I can picture sitting on the porch with her, taking in all the nature, and seeing drifts of tulips dotting her landscape (if the wild life would leave any for growing).
I have been hesitant to plant bulbs because of deer and rodent pressure. I am thrilled to see that Colorblends has bulbs that are deer and rodent proof. I may just have to give it a try. I would love to have early flowers that bulbs provide in my gardens. Thank you Laura for making the world a more beautiful place by just doing what you do and sharing it with us all.
I just discovered you and your wonderful website. I’m passionate about gardening, nature and the environment. Gardening in Germany and New York was easy compared to where I am now. In winter everything dies and in summer everything grows, blooms and bears fruit. It’s my second summer in Houston, TX. I do love container arrangements and again, I killed plants because I did not think/know of their PH, watering and other needs and specifications. Thank you for sharing your experiences and help me not having to re-invent the wheel
Hi Laura, I was waiting so long for you to tell where you purchased your bulbs from. I purchased my bulbs last year, I spend over $400.00 from a company who have lots of complaints. None of my bulbs grow. I was so sad because I waited for three months. I have a small garden so $400.00 in bulbs was a lot for my garden. I love your garden and most of all, the knowledge you share. Thank you so much.
I live in zone 9B in deep south Texas. I put my bulbs in the refrigerator and planted them right after Christmas. Around December 28th. They came up in two to three weeks, especially since our winter is mild. You could probably succession plant them every two weeks depending on the weather. Unfortunately, we got a winter freeze February 2022, and it killed the foliage, therefore, I couldn’t use the bulbs the next year. I will probably try again this year and see if the budget allows for succession planting.
I have been planting Color Blends bulbs at our 4.5 acre farm property for the last two Autumn, in the pasture under newly planted Autumn Blaze Maple Grove and Crabapple groves. We plan to build our retirement farmhouse in the next few years. Have planted Winter Wolf’s Bane, Ice Follies Daffodils, Dutch Masters Daffodils, Crocus and Grape Hyacinth’s, all for naturalization under the trees, of which I have planted 76 so far! I’m just looking over the Color Blends catalog to decide on this Autumn’s bulb purchases! So much to choose from!
Watching your Fall Bulb order show not only got me all excited about expanding my spring array of colors and shapes but educated me in methods of planting, types of bulbs, various uses (planters, containers, beds, etc.). My husband awaits his red tulips every spring with patient anticipation but this year he is going to get some BIG surprises! Thanks for you friendly and encouraging help.