Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs in state of Maryland as of Jan. 13 '07?

Tulip bulbs can still be planted if they will get the required coldness to help them when it is time for them to show their tips. Tulips need the cold plus the period of dormancy to produce. You basically can plant bulb for spring till the ground freezes and we have that yet to happen here on the east coast be it Pa or else where. I would give it a shot you have nothing to loose really except for maybe if the rains keep up them rotting. Keep that in mind since we have also been very wet. Let us know how it turns out if you do try it. I would love to know.

Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs in state of Maryland as of Jan. 13 '07?
What do the planting instructions say on the package of bulbs? If it doesn't say, then look up that info on the internet %26amp; it should tell.
Reply:If the ground is not frozen you can plant tulips.
Reply:Nope. They say to do it in the Fall because they figure the ground will be too hard (frozen). It's warm enough to be able to dig, but cold enough to keep them dormant. You'll be fine to do it now.
Reply:you can put them in as soon as the ground is free of frost.
Reply:WELL WITH THE WEATHER AVERAGE TEMP SO FAR IS 50 SOMETHING YOU COULD HAVE A SHOT! THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS ARE OUT SO WHY NOT !
Reply:As far as I understand the rule of thumb is when the fall flowers are blooming plant your spring bulbs. And when you spring flowers are blooming plant your fall bulbs. Tulips are spring bulbs so it is too late now.

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