Tulip Bulbs,
Rosy Diamond (10 bulbs)

Plant Rosy Diamond bulbs in fall as the soil cools: September to October in zones 3 to 5 and October to November in zones 6 to 7. Tulips need roughly 12 to 16 weeks below about 45 F before they will push up a flower stem, and zones 8 to 9 do not reliably supply it, so there pre-chill the bulbs 10 to 14 weeks in a refrigerator, away from ripening fruit, plant them out once that chilling is complete, and treat them as annuals. Cooler soil helps protect against fungal pathogens and hungry squirrels, so plant at the late end of your own window. Set them 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in well-drained soil, avoiding soggy ground where bulbs sitting with wet feet all winter are susceptible to rot. This variety is among the last of the tulips to bloom, so it closes out the bulb season rather than opening it.

• Plant tulips late in the season, ideally November, when the cooler fall temps can help to protect against fungal pathogens and hungry squirrels.
• Plant tulips 6 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Most varieties just produce a single stem per bloom, so they are best planted in clusters of 10 or more.
• Tulips can range in height widely, from diminutive dwarf varieties to towering types reaching 20-30 inches tall. It is essential to keep in mind the height of the variety that you are planting, as this will determine where to place them in the design.

• Tulips prefer sandy soil, and full sun to light shade (with afternoon sun).
• Avoid planting them in areas with standing water or soggy soil, as they need well-drained, rich soil to thrive.
• Tulips have a wide range of bloom times. With careful attention to timing, you can enjoy an array of tulips blooming in your garden from early to late spring.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Provide well-drained soil, as the bulbs do not like prolonged wet feet over the winter, and constantly wet conditions leave them susceptible to rot and fungal disease.

• While there are some varieties that are longer-lived perennials, most gardeners will find that their tulips need to be replanted each year.