Tulip Bulbs From Costco...What Now?

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beadmom Bend, OR(Zone 5a) Mar 08, 2009

My husband succumbed to my whimpering and got me some of those tulips from COSTCO that grow in tall vases with water only.

Here's the thing. Once they bloom it implies that you just get rid of them. They're bulbs.....can't they be planted or something? Seems such a waste to just toss them.

Also. Are there other bulbs I can grow that way?

Thanks, Ginger

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irisloverdee Lebanon, OR Mar 08, 2009

Hyacinths, some daffs. If you are welling to take the chance if they did not get too much water on the bulb I have planted mine and they have grown

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beadmom Bend, OR(Zone 5a) Mar 08, 2009

Sure. Any chance is better than tossing them! Thanks for the info on the other types. I am headed out now so think I'll try them.

Oh. When I plant them do I do something special like cut them way back? Or just cut off the flowers and plant greenery and all?

Thanks, Ginger

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glendalekid Tuscaloosa, AL(Zone 7b) Mar 08, 2009

Just cut off the flowers. They need the greenery so they can store up food for next year, then let the greenery die down naturally. Plant them as soon after they bloom as you can.

Karen

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beadmom Bend, OR(Zone 5a) Mar 08, 2009

Thanks!

I couldn't find any daffy or hyacinth bulbs but I did find bunches in pots for $1 each...along with some crocus. I bought a lot. Also bought some fresia bulbs to see if they will grow in water like the tulips....Who knows. They were cheap.

Ginger

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