When the South begins to alight in tulips, you know spring is well on its way. But before those glorious blooms start to burst forth from the earth, there are a few things to keep in mind. From the best time to plant in the South to how to care for your bulbs once in ground, these are the tulip tips you need to know for springtime success.
6 Secrets To Getting Your Tulips To Thrive In The South
Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist for Flowerbulb.eu and one of the country’s foremost experts on tulips
Factors To Consider
Weather is going to be a big consideration when it comes to successfully planting tulips. Montgomery says the tulips should be planted about six to eight weeks before the first frost in most climates where tulips can be grown. “If planted too early, the warm temperatures could ‘cook’ or rot the bulbs or cause deformities in the flowers,” she warns.
While it’s ideal to simply plant your bulbs in the fall and see them sprout up come early spring, in warmer climates (zones 8 to 11) you may have to pre-chill your bulbs, shares the tulip expert.
Best Time To Plant Tulips
Planting time is going to be highly dependent on your region as the ground shouldn’t be too cold or too warm. “Planting too early isn’t a good idea and planting after the ground is frozen is equally bad,” says Montgomery. While tulips are best suited for USDA planting zone 3 to 7, they can be successfully planted in zones 8 to 11 as long as they’re pre-chilled.
“A good rule of thumb is to plant tulips in zones 6 to 7 in mid- to late-October or November,” says Montgomery. “In zones 8 to 11, plant pre-chilled bulbs in January or February.” The bulb will need to grow roots before the soil freezes so they can enjoy a nice long cold
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