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Originally Posted by Travis
Denny wrote:
Hello, last summer I had a new sidewalk and porch built in front of my house along with a new flower bed. In the fall I planted bulbs of hyacinth, daffodils and tulips. They are blooming nicely, except for the daffodils (which is the subject for another post). In my bcak yard, there is a mound of earth which the contractor dug up from the front. From this mound, there are about a half dozen beautiful yellow tulipswhich must have been from the old flower bed. I'd like to move these tulips to the front of the house to "join" the others.
My question is: can I safely transplant the tulips now while they are blooming? Or, is it better to wait until they're done, remove the bulbs and re-plant in the fall? What's the best way to store the bulbs until planting time?
Many thanks.
Denny
After the foliage has died down this summer or early fall would be the best time to move the tulips.
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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8
Sunset Zone 5
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It would probably be best to dig them after the leaves have yellowed so you can find them which is about 6 weeks after bloom. Dig deep and wide so you don't stab them. You can plant them immediately where you want them.
Newt
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