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Q.Can tulips recover?

Zone 19063 | Anonymous added on April 18, 2020 | Answered

About five years ago I planted over 900 bulbs that were in good condition. In the spring before my return from Florida to PA the rabbits had eaten them all to a stub. This happened again and again for three years. I left the bulbs in the ground. After the third year I pulled what bulbs I could find. Most were the size a quarter. Years earlier they were like golf balls. I planted what I had in the fall and placed chicken wire fencing around my beds. For two years now all of the bulbs have grown leaves. I have full beds of tulip leaves but only about two dozen flowering tulips.
Will they ever recover? Is there anything I can do?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 21, 2020

It sounds like they need some time and good growing conditions to recover. Please read this article to be sure they have what they need:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm

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