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The old 'what to do with tulip bulbs' question

  • 20-05-2013 1:19pm
    #1
    newbie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭


    I planted a good few tulip bulbs in pots this year, but the display wasn't really what I was looking for. it didn't really work with the bad weather etc. I'm now going to be left with loads of tulip bulbs. Is there anything that can be done with these? I've heard that if I lift them, keep them dry, I can replant them next autumn. I was hoping to plant them into my borders. Do I need to plant them very deep for them to keep coming back or do I just cut my losses and dump them and buy some repeaters next autumn?

    I have no idea what varieties i planted this year. just got a load in tesco etc.

    Cheers


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  • #2
    newbie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭newbie2


    This thread:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=60894858

    and this one:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=66015366

    go somewhere to answering my questions but I'm still not sure if the tulips i have will come again if they are not repeaters?


  • #3
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=684

    Not being lazy, they just do it best :) Great resource


  • #4
    newbie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭newbie2


    To answer my question from the RHS site provided by Redser:

    Encouraging re-flowering:

    Most bedding type (i.e. not species) tulips are best replaced each year. If left in the ground they are unlikely to re-flower after their first year.
    The alternative to discarding old bulbs and replacing with new is to lift and dry the tulip bulbs after flowering;
    1. Deadhead to prevent seed production and wait until foliage turns yellow before lifting the bulbs (about six weeks after flowering)
    2. If you need to lift earlier, place in trays until the leaves become yellow and straw-like
    3. Clean the soil off the bulbs and discard any that may be diseased or damaged
    4. Allow the bulbs to dry thoroughly before storing
    5. Store the bulbs in trays or net bags in a warm, dark well-ventilated place 18-20°C (65-68°F) before replanting in the autumn
    6. As flowering is uncertain, it is often best to use old bulbs in the less important beds, borders and containers, and use new bulbs for conspicuous areas
    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/...e.aspx?pid=684


  • #5
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,894 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i never even knew there were single shot tulip bulbs. why would anyone buy them? are they a fraction of the price?


  • #6
    pwurple
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,449 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    i never even knew there were single shot tulip bulbs. why would anyone buy them? are they a fraction of the price?

    Same reason people use bedding plants for any reason... Flower boxes, hanging baskets, bit of temporary colour in a border, commercial displays etc.


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