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Anonymous on
September 22, 2015Q.Tulips in Pots
I want to plant the tulips that I just bought. They are red and purple tulips. My question is, can I plant them in a pot? If so, can I plant them in a cement pot? It is about 8 inches in diameter but doesn't have any holes in the bottom for drainage. I've heard of using rocks in the bottom, but does that actually work in place of drainage holes? I'm sorry. I just bought my first house and am trying to get into gardening, but I don't really know what I am doing. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 23, 2015A.While tulips can grow fine in containers, you would need to place another container inside this one with drainage holes or choose another location altogether. Even with rocks or gravel in the bottom, tulips bulbs are prone to rotting if they remain too wet and under these conditions moisture could certainly become an issue. Adding another well-draining pot inside this would allow the soil to drain out any excess water and prevent the possibility of rot. Additionally, this could be easily pulled out for winter storage of the bulbs.
For more info on tulip growing and care, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm
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- Asked by
drecio on
April 10, 2016
87120Q.Tulips
I grew tulips in glass vases just before Easter. They grew brilliantly. Now I don't know what to do with the bulbs now that blooming is done. Help! I want to be able to plant them outside.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2016A.Tulips that have been forced do not come back very well when planted out.
It never hurts to try though and I generally always plant mine in the garden and feed them with bulb booster fertilizer.
Here are some articles for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/forcing-tulip-bulbs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/growing-tulips-in-water.htm
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2016Q.How to care for tulips in pot indoors
I just bought a pot with three tulips that are about to bloom. I live in Miami. My wife will care for them. What to do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 21, 2016A.Keep the soil barely moist, fertilize occasionally with a water soluble fertilizer for blooming plants, and provide very bright light. The foliage will eventually die, at which point you will stop watering, unpot the plant, remove the withered foliage and store the bulb in a cool dry location until fall when you plant it in the ground.
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DENISE SMITH on
March 9, 2017
Tarananki NZQ.Tulips in pots
My pots are in the garden. I have read and understood that I leave the Tulip bulbs in the pot and let the foliage die, then I have put the pots in a cool dry place. I want to leave them in the pots to be placed by the front door next year. So when do I bring them out again into the weather, I am in NZ and it is a temperate climate. We are lucky if we see 2 frosts in winter. Thanks
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 9, 2017A.You will need to provide chilling for Tulip Bulbs in the fall for them to have a chance of flowering again.
This article will help you.
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Anonymous on
March 26, 2017Q.Bulbs
Does one take tulip bulbs, etc. out of containers for the summer or just leave them in the dirt? Thank you. Amelia/Oregon coast
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 27, 2017A.It is best to remove and dry the bulbs for storage. You can then divide the bulbs and sort out any diseased or damaged bulbs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm
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Anonymous on
March 29, 2017Q.Easter Tulips received in a pot
I want to plant my tulips in my garden. Since April is not the right time to plant, what should I do with them until they can be planted?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 29, 2017A.Forced bulbs can be allowed to stay in the pot, stored until fall or planted out this Spring in the garden.
After they have been forced, many bulbs either won't flower again or may take a few years to began blooming.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/forced-bulbs-in-pots-yearly.htm
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tcmona on
April 18, 2017
Naples, FloridaQ.Tulips
Someone gave me a lovely vase of tulips with bulbs on them. I was thinking of planting them. I live in Naples, Florida and really know nothing about planting tulips. Should I put them in a pot or in the ground? Do they need complete sun? What should I use to fertilize them?
Answered by
Alisma on
April 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Tulips that have been "forced," or grown indoors in water, don't usually adapt well to the outdoors, and they aren't very likely to survive. You can try planting them, but is probably better to buy new bulbs for planting next fall.
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