Mid Season Blooming Tulip Mix

Tulip bulbs are planted in fall so they can chill through winter and bloom in mid spring. Unpack the bulbs as soon as they arrive and store them in a cool, dry, dark spot until you are ready to plant.

Planting

1. Pick your timing. Plant in fall once soil temperatures cool, roughly 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes in your area.
2. Choose the site. Full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil; avoid low spots where water collects.
3. Dig to depth. Set bulbs 6-8 inches deep, pointed tip facing up, and space them 3-6 inches apart for a full, carpeted look.
4. Plant in groups. Cluster bulbs in drifts of 10 or more rather than single rows for the strongest color impact.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm gently, and water once thoroughly to settle everything in.

Watering

• After planting. One deep watering at planting is usually all that is needed in fall.
• During growth. Provide about an inch of water per week in spring if rainfall is light.
• After bloom. Cut back on water as foliage yellows; dormant bulbs do not want wet soil.

Feeding

• At planting. Work a balanced bulb fertilizer into the planting hole according to label rates.
• Each spring. Feed lightly as shoots emerge to support next year's flower bud.

Deadheading & Foliage Care

• Remove spent blooms only. Deadhead the faded flower and leave the stem in place.
• Let foliage mature. Allow the leaves to fully mature and die down naturally before removing them so the bulb can recharge.

Winter & Containers

• In-ground beds. No winter protection needed in zones 3-8; a light mulch layer helps moderate soil temperature.
• Potted tulips. Overwinter containers in an unheated garage or sheltered spot so the bulbs get cold without freezing solid in a small pot.

How many bulbs come in a bag and what size are they?

Each order includes 35 Holland-grown bulbs at 11-12 cm each, a premium landscape size that produces large blooms the first spring.

When should I plant these tulip bulbs?

Plant in fall, about 6-8 weeks before your ground freezes. The bulbs need a cold winter period to bloom properly in mid spring.

Will they come back every year?

Darwin Hybrid tulips are among the most reliable returning tulips, especially in zones 3-8 with well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers, leave the stems, and let the foliage die down naturally to help them repeat.

Are tulips safe around pets?

Tulip bulbs and foliage are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if eaten. Plant where curious pets do not dig, and store unplanted bulbs out of reach.

Do deer and rabbits eat tulips?

Yes, tulips are a favorite of both. In high-pressure areas use repellents, plant near the house, or protect emerging shoots with fencing.

Can I grow them in containers?

Absolutely. Use a deep pot with drainage, plant bulbs 3-6 inches apart, and keep the container in a cold but sheltered spot over winter.