don't know how these Tulips were persuaded to flower in Autumn but i couldn't resist them when I saw them in the supermarket. They have lasted quite a while but are starting fade. Now I need to know what to do with them till next spring. Can anyone help?
These are lovely, Chris. It's should be the right planting time (fall) in your hemisphere to transplant the bulbs outdoors. I adore tulips, but the squirrels seem to go after any bulbs I plant. I've given up trying.
I'd leave them in the pot...as the flowers fade, cut off the top of the flower stalk so it doesn't produce seeds. Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. The green leaves collect energy from sunlight, so leave them in place. Set the pot in an area with bright sunlight and coolish temps. Let the leaves turn yellow and die back naturally. Once brittle, they should be removed. Then the bulbs are ready to plant. Best in dry soil in full to part sun. Plant pointy end up, top of bulb about 8 inches/20 cm deep and 4-6 inches/10-15 cm apart. Fertilize with 10-10-10 slow release fertilizer and water well. It sometimes takes a couple of years for the bulbs to bloom again. Good luck! 🌷🌷
@happypat what a great reply from Peggy. No Pat they are only about 3 weeks old as we are in Autumn here but I was surprised to see them as I thought they only bloomed in Spring. isnt it wonderful the help and advice we get on this site.
How pretty- although it's Autumn for you, maybe the came from a place where it's Spring. I can't plant Tulips even though I like them. The squirrels and chipmunks think I've put them in the ground for their personal snacking!
These are three beautiful images of some very pretty tulips. I'm fascinated to here that you have tulips flowering at the same time as ours in the northern hemisphere. They must be an autumn flowering variety although I didn't know there was such a thing.
May 1st, 2017
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