Dawn wrote:
I'm new to tulips, so I apologise if this sounds stupid. I've read that
after the plant blooms I'm supposed to trim off the dead flower so that
it won't set seed, and continue to water the greenery so the bulb can
prepare itself for the next season. Ok. How do I trim off the dead
flower? Do I just break it off? Or should I cut it? At which point on
the stalk?


Dawn


Dawn,

It doesn't matter if you cut them off or break them off.
What I do is cut or break them off just above the leave. It
is important that you leave all the foliage on the plant
until it turns yellow (or brown). This helps the bulb
develop for next year. It is a good idea to feed your
tulips right when (or shortly thereafter) they bloom.
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