Do Double Tulips Perform Well With Annual Flowering Or Are They Prone To Rapid Exhaustion?

Question

How can I get more longevity and annual ‘staying power’from double tulips other than leaving foliage to completely die back,regular fertilizing and providing similar growing conditions to those found in the tulip’s origin geography.

Answer 1

If you haven't already, try using a fertilizer that's designed especially for bulbs. It sounds like you're doing everything right - the flowers have a certain life cycle they will complete no matter what. Another possibility is proper watering. Here's an article that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/watering-tulip-bulbs.htm

To extend the season, you can plant tulips that bloom early, mid season and late.