Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?

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.

Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?
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!
Reply:Its perfect time to plant tulips and they look beautiful around this time.
Reply: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.
Reply: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.
Reply: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.
Reply: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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