Tulip Bulbs

I received potted tulips in mid-Feb and now at the end of Feb they are done blooming. How should I care for them until I can plant them in the spring outside? I live in Zone 4.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/01/2023 @ 2:33 am

Generally, forced tulips are a one-shot bloomer, but if you want to try, here is an article that tells how. Continue to water it and let the leaves die back naturally near a sunny window. You can cut off any spent flower stems.

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