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Old 13-06-2012, 12:01 AM posted to rec.gardens
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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allen73 wrote:
Tulips live for 2 weeks. When the flowers die, cut off and take care
of the foliage. Save the bulbs for planting in the Spring.


When will the bulb save energy for next year? When will it make more bulbs?
You have to allow them to go through their lifecycle. Don't cut the
folliage until it dies of its own accord.


David