Tulip
bulb
Plant bulbs in fall, 6–8 inches deep with pointed end up. Excellent drainage is essential — bulbs rot in wet soil. Raised beds are ideal. Allow foliage to die back naturally after bloom to feed next year's bulb.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–8
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 5 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 4 plants per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Darwin Hybridstart
Large classic cup flowers on tall sturdy stems — most reliable re-bloomers.
- Triumphstart
Mid-season, sturdy stems, huge color range — most widely planted type.
- Parrot Tulipstart
Ruffled and fringed petals in wild color combinations — very dramatic.
- Double Latestart
Fully double peony-like flowers — lush and long-lasting.
Add Tulip to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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