you oughta plant perennial tulip varieties, which pop back up season after season forbeautiful spring blooms.
Read on to learn all about perennializing tulips.
Are Tulips Annuals or Perennials?
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Tulips can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on the location.
Even in ideal conditions, two to three years is the limit for perennial tulips.
The process of digging up the bulbs and storing them over the summer is the same as above.
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However, the subsequent prechilling is tricky.
The bulbs can dry out or mold if there is excess moisture.
A perforated plastic bag lets some air in and somewhat protects the bulbs from drying out.
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Tip
It is usually easier to purchase prechilled bulbs every year.
Before purchasing bulbs, find out if they are recommended as perennial tulips.
Other than that, wait until the foliage has died back completely before removing it.
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Most tulips are annuals and wont come back, it depends on the variety.
Also, even those that come back often dont multiply as reliably as other spring bulbs.
Sometimes a bulb produces smaller bulbs, which take years to grow to a size where it flowers.
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