Deadhead them--remove just the spent flowers--and let the foliage yellow and
dry up naturally. The bulbs need the energy transferred to them by the
waning foliage in order to bloom the next year. There's no particular need
to dig up the bulbs if you are in a cold-winter area.

Tulips are a bit more problematic than daffodils and crocuses. Depending on
the type of tulip and the climate and growing conditions where you are, they
may or may not perennialize. But the above method will give them the best
shot at it.

Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA


"Dave&Dana Gaunky" wrote in message
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I have a questions about tulips. When they have finished blooming do you
cut them back or let them die off and then dry the bulbs?

Dave