Snow Crystal Double Fringed Tulip

Tulip bulbs are planted in fall so they get the cold period they need to bloom the following spring. Unpack your bulbs as soon as they arrive and keep them cool, dry, and airy until planting day.

Planting

1. Time it right. Plant in fall, roughly 6 weeks before the ground freezes, once soil temperatures have cooled.
2. Pick a sunny spot. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and soil that drains freely — standing water rots tulip bulbs.
3. Dig to depth. Set bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep, pointed end up, spacing them 3 to 6 inches apart.
4. Plant in groups. Cluster all 10 bulbs in one bed or container for the fullest, most dramatic show.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm gently, and water once to settle the bulbs in.

Watering

• Fall and spring. Keep soil lightly moist while roots and shoots are active; about an inch of water per week including rainfall is plenty.
• After bloom. Taper off watering as foliage yellows so bulbs can rest in dry soil through summer.

Feeding

• At planting. Mix a bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the bottom of the planting hole.
• Each spring. Scatter a balanced granular fertilizer as shoots emerge to support next year's flower bud.

Aftercare

• Deadhead spent flowers. Snip off faded blooms so energy goes back into the bulb instead of seed.
• Leave the leaves. Let foliage die back naturally before removing it — usually 6 weeks after bloom.
• Mulch in cold zones. A 2-inch mulch layer moderates soil temperature swings over winter.

Container Growing

• Use deep pots. Choose containers at least 10 to 12 inches deep with drainage holes and a quality potting mix.
• Protect in winter. In zones 3-5, move potted bulbs to an unheated garage or shed to avoid deep freezing and thawing cycles.

What comes in the package?

You receive 10 dormant Snow Crystal tulip bulbs, each 12 cm in size. Bulbs are shipped dormant for fall planting, not as growing plants.

When will these tulips bloom?

Snow Crystal blooms in late spring, after early and mid-season tulips have finished, extending your tulip display.

Will tulips come back every year?

Tulips are perennial but often bloom best in their first one to three years. For the strongest display, let the foliage die back naturally, feed each spring, and plan on refreshing plantings every few years — especially in zones 7-8 where summers are warm.

Are tulip bulbs toxic to pets?

Yes, tulip bulbs and foliage are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten. Plant where pets don't dig and store bulbs out of reach before planting.

Do deer and rodents bother tulips?

Tulips are a favorite of deer, rabbits, squirrels, and voles. Fencing, repellents, or planting bulbs inside wire cages helps protect them.

Can I grow these in pots on a patio?

Yes. Their compact 12-14 inch height makes them well suited to containers at least 10-12 inches deep. In the coldest zones, move pots into an unheated garage or shed for winter.