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As a perennial it can be left in the ground for between 5 and 10 years. Although clumps that become large, may be divided as and when necessary. Divide in early summer after the foliage has turned yellow. They can be put into onion sacks and stored in a cool place until ready for re planting
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe reason why people sometimes dig up their tulip bulbs is that the bulbs can grow additional bulbs, and then you can spread them out better when you replant them. However, if you don't dig them up they will still grow and produce flowers. It is not necessary to dig them up.
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How you propagate a tulip?
Dig up the bulb. Usually there are off shoot bulbs on it. Break that off and plant.
What time of year should I separate my bulbs?
If the flower blooms in the Spring, the bulbs should be separated in the Fall. However, this does not need to be done every year. It is recommended that bulbs are dug up and separated every 3 or 4 years. If the bulbs are growing short or unevenly, it is time to dig up the bulbs and separate them.
Does lily reproduce the same way as tulip?
Tulips planted in appropriate conditions tend to multiply and divide, and can be dug up and separated at will. This can be done annually. Lily bulbs also multiply, and it is recommended that a gardener pro-actively dig up lily bulbs every two or three years, and plant the expanded inventory of bulbs in a different location.
What are the release dates for Dig In - 2011 Bulbs 1-10?
Dig In - 2011 Bulbs 1-10 was released on: USA: 10 September 2011
My tulips did not grow only the green foliage why?
tulip bulbs need cold induction to produce flowers, when the foliage is dead dig up the bulbs, wash them, dry them (so they dont rot) and store them in your fridge. replant them around march
If you dig up bulbs now can you just replant them?
Yes.
Do you have to dig up gladiolus bulbs in NC?
Yes, the gladiolus bulbs will need to be dug up in North Carolina. The bulbs can be stored during the winter months inside and replanted in the spring.
Do tulips spread?
Sometimes chipmunks (and squirrels) will dig up bulbs that are close to the surface, and then store them underground in a different location. If a chipmunk is scared off before it can store the bulbs, the bulbs are abandoned in random spots and take root. Tulips do not spread on their own, except in the sense that they form new bulbs each year (much like a garlic clove turns into a head of garlic).
Do you dig up Stargazer lily bulbs for the winter?
You can if you want to, but it isn't necessary. It is better to either leave them, or dig and transplant in the autumn. If you do want to store the bulbs, pack them in damp peat moss in an airy mesh bag and keep in a cool place.
How do you store tulip bulbs?
Clean them well, let them dry for a few days and then put them in a box or paper envelope (something breathable). Label the box carefully, so that you can tell which is which in the spring. Store them in a cold place, like the garage or refrigerator. I don't believe they need to freeze, but they do need to get cold. You might not actually need to dig your bulbs. Check your zone. They may be able to overwinter in the ground.
Can you grow a bulb from a cut tulip?
If you're referring to tulips that are in pots, still attached to their bulbs, yes. You can either plant them in the spring or in the fall. If you plan on planting them in the fall, remove the bulbs from their location and place them in a bag of soil and leave in a dark, damp location until fall.
What if you planted your gladiolus bulbs upside down Do you need to dig them up and replant?
Gladiolus bulbs will not right themselves when planted upside down, as some bulbs do. They must be dug up and planted with the pointed end towards the top of the soil.
