Tulip Bulb Sale

Wait until the foliage has died down before digging the bulbs and then store them in flats in a dry garage, shed or attic. When the bulbs are thoroughly dry, remove the older roots from the bulbs, give them a good clean and store them again until September. 

Bulbs with a diameter of 2.2 cm or larger will likely flower again the following year. Tulips deteriorate rapidly after three years and should be divided or replaced.  

If the space where the tulips are growing is needed for annuals, dig the bulbs while the foliage is still green and the flower has faded. Transplant the bulbs with roots, soil and foliage attached into trenches 15 cm deep. Cover the roots and allow the plants to die down naturally. The bulbs can then be dug up, dried and stored.

Narcissus and daffodil can be left undisturbed until the clumps become overcrowded, and the flowers are small. The length of time they can be left in the ground depends on the flower and where it's planted. In our area, one variety (Glory of Sassenheim) has grown in the same clump in semi-shade for 15 years and still produces a good crop of sizable blooms.  

Dig the bulbs after all the foliage has turned brown, then dry them and store them in a cool, well-ventilated place such as the garage or shed until September. Sometime during this period, when the bulbs are thoroughly dry and clean, you can divide them. 

In early fall, plant the large bulbs on the border and the small bulbs in an area where they may be allowed to develop for another year.