{"id":12943,"date":"2025-07-28T14:18:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/tulip-bulbs-9\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:28:07","slug":"tulip-bulbs-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/tulip-bulbs-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Tulip bulbs"},"content":{"rendered":"

This question was asked by
\n– Valerie P<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Good morning, first of all congratulations on your latest award.
\nThis spring I had a fabulous display of Triple A in a trough mixed with forget-me-nots.
\nCan I expect them to do the same next year or should I be lifting them ?
\nI also had the same bulbs in other containers which didn\u2019t do well at all and some miniature tulips which never even appeared, any suggestions as to why.
\nOn a good note my first lilies from the pink collection have just started, they\u2019re fabulous.
\nBest regards
\nValerie Pearson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Triple A Tulip<\/p><\/div>\n

Good afternoon,<\/p>\n

Thank you so much for your kind words \u2014 we\u2019re absolutely thrilled about the award, and it’s lovely to hear that your Triple A<\/em> tulips put on such a beautiful show this spring! Paired with forget-me-nots, that must have been a stunning combination.<\/p>\n

In terms of whether they\u2019ll flower again next year \u2014 tulips can be a little unpredictable when it comes to reflowering. While some varieties can come back for a second year, we generally recommend lifting them after the foliage has died back naturally. Once lifted, you can store them in a cool, dry place and replant them in autumn. This gives you the best chance of a strong show next spring. However, if the bulbs are planted deeply in good soil and seem healthy, you may choose to leave them in and see how they do.<\/p>\n

As for the containers where the tulips didn\u2019t perform, the issue could be down to a few things \u2014 poor drainage, shallow planting, or bulbs getting too wet and rotting over winter. Miniature tulips in particular can be a little sensitive. You might want to check the soil mix (adding grit can help), and make sure the pots aren\u2019t holding too much moisture.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re so pleased to hear your Pink Collection<\/em> lilies are starting to bloom \u2014 they really are a fabulous group! Do feel free to send us photos, we love seeing how our flowers are getting on in customers’ gardens.<\/p>\n

The Hart Family<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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