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This method will add 3–6' of stem length, compared to cutting the stems at the soil line. For optimal stem length, harvest by reaching to the base of the stem and gently pulling straight up. HARVEST: When the flowers show color, but before they begin to open. STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Optimal cut-flower storage temperature is 32–35☏ (0–2☌). Note that tulips 'walk' in the vase the stem continues to grow in the vase and bend toward the light, causing the flower to move over time. If perennial production is desired, remove spent blooms, leaving stem and foliage intact until they naturally die back, turning yellow or brown. Darwin Hybrid tulips are known to perennialize /naturalize depending on care and location. Double Late, Single Late and Darwin Hybrid tulips grow in zones 3–7. Refer to individual product descriptions for more information. Therefore, cut-flower growers often treat tulips as annuals. HARDINESS ZONES: With some exceptions, many of the hybrid tulips do not naturalize for dependable blooms year after year. Tulips in landscape beds or garden beds: Space bulbs 1–6' apart. PLANT SPACING: Tulips for annual cut-flower production: Space bulbs ¼–½' apart, like eggs in an egg carton (as close together as possible without allowing the bulbs to touch each other). Tulips require at least 5–6 hours of sun per day at the time of bloom.

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Full sun is ideal, but tulips will tolerate part shade, especially during hot weather. Leaving mulch in place will delay flowering. Wait to apply mulch until after the ground has frozen damage to bulbs can occur if the mulch is applied when the soil temperatures are too high.

Mulch: While not required, mulching with a layer of chopped straw, chopped leaves, or pine bark 2–4' deep can be helpful for preserving moisture, cooling the soil, and deterring weeds. Thereafter, normal rainfall should suffice in all but the driest climates.

Planting each bulb at the same depth will help ensure that they all bloom at the same time. As a rule of thumb, planting a bit too deep is better than planting too shallow. For example, a 1½' tall bulb should be covered with 4–5' of soil. Cover bulbs with soil 2½–3 times deeper than the bulb height, or deeper in locations with light soil. Press bulbs, upright, into the prepared soil (with the pointed end up and the fatter, flat end down). Adding a layer of compost to the root zone at planting will also aid in root establishment and plant growth. Planting Bulbs: Loosen the soil to a depth of 8–12' to help ensure adequate root establishment. In Zones 9–10, because chilling does not naturally occur, bulbs will only bloom once, in the spring following planting of prechilled bulbs. Once bulbs have been chilled, plant them immediately, at the coolest time of the year. Be careful not to store bulbs near fruit, especially apples. To prechill, leave bulbs in their bags and place in a refrigerator for up to 12 weeks. If you are located in Zones 8–10, you will need to prechill your bulbs at 38–45☏ (3–7☌), for 6–12 weeks before planting. Johnny's does not currently offer prechilled bulbs. Note on Tulips in Hardiness Zones 8–10: Chilling during the bulb's dormant period is required for flower development. Temperatures of 38–65☏ (3–18☌) are fine the cooler the better, but do not freeze your bulbs. You can alternatively store your bulbs in the refrigerator crisper drawer, but do not store them with ripening fruits ethylene gas released by ripening apples and other fruits can cause the flower inside the bulb to abort or incompletely form. Open all bags and boxes and place bulbs in a cool, dark, dry area (such as a root cellar, basement or garage), with good air circulation. Store Bulbs if you can't plant right away: If you cannot plant right away, you can store bulbs for up to a month by following these steps. Planting about 5-6 weeks before the ground freezes allows the bulbs sufficient time for root development. SOWING: Bulbs should be planted soon after arrival (or immediately after pre-chilling) and when the soil has cooled to 55☏ (13☌) or cooler, and nighttime temperatures consistently drop to 40–50☏ (4–10☌) but before the ground freezes. DAYS TO GERMINATION: Plant bulbs in the fall for spring blooms.