Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?

Answer 1

As long as the soil isn't frozen it's not too late. *Hint* Be sure to plant in groups with the pointy end up and add in a small amount of Bone Meal.

Answer 2

This is actually the ideal time to plant tulip bulbs. Plant them six to 8 inches from the TOP of the bulb, for the large flowered types.The species types usually are planted a little shallower. You can actually plant them any time you can get a shovel into the ground, I have bought them on clearance and planted them in January, and they were fine. They bloomed really late, tho, not until May. The following year they bloomed on time.

Answer 3

As long as you can work the ground you are ok. Just remember that tulip bulbs want to go deep...about 6 to 8 inches. Dig down six to 8 inches and then make sure the soil is loose below the 6 inches before planting. Many people dig down the 6 inches and dont loosen the soil below. This loosening alllows the roots to spread easily and grow in a healthy fashion.

Answer 4

Tulip BulbsTulips must be planted in the late fall or in early winter; You can grow tulips under deciduous trees where it's too shady for bloom later; Plant food ...
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Answer 5

As long as the soil is going to stay cold and you can still work it, you should be ok to plant tulip bulbs. They require a certain period of cold to bloom - something on the order of 12 to 14 weeks, depending on the variety - so I think you're in good shape. Enjoy!

Answer 6

Its perfect time to plant tulips and they look beautiful around this time.

Answer 7

Not at all--they recommend that you plant them in September, October or November, but they'll still grow if you plant them throughout the winter, as long as they get a solid freeze before spring.