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Is it too late to pot tulips bulbs now? I have a bunch left over that I couldn’t get into the ground before winter. (Some have green sprouts growing...
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Potting tulips #819112
Asked January 24, 2023, 2:07 PM EST
Is it too late to pot tulips bulbs now? I have a bunch left over that I couldn’t get into the ground before winter. (Some have green sprouts growing even the bag.) Is it worth it to try and pot them?
If I do pot them and they grow, would I be able to replant them in the spring so they could naturalize? (Some are a special type of tulip that I ordered online because they aren’t common.) Thank you!
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
They can be potted up, they usually need a cold period to bloom.
https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/blog/2017/11/21/forcing-bulbs-its-easier-than-you-think/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/forcing-tulip-bulbs.htm
https://www.wikihow.com/Force-Tulip-Bulbs-in-Water
Try a few bulbs with each treatment. There are also you tube videos describing how to force bulbs.
Good luck! Since you have the bulbs it is worth giving it a try. If you plant them in the spring they won’t bloom next year but may the year after. I have had some luck with restoring bulbs to normal performance.
https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/blog/2017/11/21/forcing-bulbs-its-easier-than-you-think/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/forcing-tulip-bulbs.htm
https://www.wikihow.com/Force-Tulip-Bulbs-in-Water
Try a few bulbs with each treatment. There are also you tube videos describing how to force bulbs.
Good luck! Since you have the bulbs it is worth giving it a try. If you plant them in the spring they won’t bloom next year but may the year after. I have had some luck with restoring bulbs to normal performance.
Dear Evelyn,
Thank you very much. That especially was nice to hear of your experience with the bulbs!
Beth
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On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 3:26 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You are welcome. Good luck.
Hello, Evelyn,
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Back in January, I asked you if it was too late to plant tulip bulbs, and you said to give it a try. Look what’s here now!!!! Thank you!
Beth
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On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 8:57 AM, Beth Stark <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Dear Evelyn,Thank you very much. That especially was nice to hear of your experience with the bulbs!Beth
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPadOn Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 3:26 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thank you for the pictures and the update! It makes my day.
Cheers and happy spring,
Evelyn
Cheers and happy spring,
Evelyn
