Tulip Aftercare In Pots! What To Do When Flowering Is Over | Balconia Garden

Learn how to care for your pot-grown tulips after they've flowered for use next season.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 - 1:46 After Flowering
1:47 - 2:56 Lifting Bulbs
2:57 - 3:26 Storing Bulbs
3:27 - 3:39 Goodbye!

[@zammyc6414]

Really good video. She explains it fast and simple, no messing about or trying to be funny like so many others. Found out what to do and will follow her instructions to a T. Thanks.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Zammy, glad it helped 😊

[@TheMonroemomma]

I came here to say the same. I so very much appreciate it when a person does a video that's short and straightforward. I detest all attempts at "folksy" anecdotes and other wastes of time. Now I know exactly what to do with my potted tulips. Thank you!!

[@azicepricess]

This is the best tutorial on caring for Tulips in pots I found on KZbin.❤.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you so much, Alice 😀 what a compliment and an honour! Glad the video helped you 🌷💚

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Im really into tulips as well...they truly are a very noble bulb! When i was a toddler here in sunny south east Ireland,my dad would grow a field full of tulips....an amazing sight. These were for selling as cut flowers in the family shops. I have abiding memories of my Mum putting the cut tulips into our bath to let them soak up the water!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Gerald, such lovely stories and memories 😍 my mum's side is Irish so I can picture it well 🌷🌱 good luck with your future bulb endeavours 😀

[@MrSqwertery]

I did exactly what you said last year and my Tulips have came up again.. They look stunning Thanks again from a fellow Glaswegian..

[@balconiagarden]

Fantastic! That's makes me so happy to hear 😄and well done you for doing the work 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😄

[@helenweatherby1694]

Very informative. Thank you. Also, you have a lovely soothing voice.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Helen 😃 glad the video helped 🌱

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Clear and easy to follow! Exactly what I needed

[@balconiagarden]

Great Hannah, glad it helped! 👍

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thank you!! been looking everywhere for a video exactly like this! your film skills are 10/10. thank you! 🥰🥰

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you so much! Glad to have helped 🙂🌷

[@Ippie23]

Thank you as others say straight to the point no rambling. Fellow Scot ❤

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You're very welcome! 🤗🌷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SecondHandPoet1]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious! Another lovely video.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Neil!

[@DivoGo]

Thank you for making this so simple. 🌷

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome 😊 🙏

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Thank you very much. Short and sweet. Exactly what I wanted to know. Perfect 👌

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Malini! 🙂 💚

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You're always perfectly on time with these vids🤩

[@balconiagarden]

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[@gardencali-arkansasstyle6995]

I appreciate the beautiful white tulips blooming now, just lovely

[@balconiagarden]

Lovely 😍

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

💐 Thanks for this! 🙏🏼 I planted some tulips (for the first ever in my gardening journey) and the packaging made them appear as if they were more a subdued color (which I wanted) but came out brighter than I wanted. I thought I had to wait for the foliage to be completely brown before lifting/storing. I’m glad not as I want to plan and rearrange their future location to better suit my garden scheme aesthetic for next year 😊

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Mari, so cool you're getting into growing tulips! Yes, unfortunately sometimes the blooms look slightly different in real life but I'm sure they still looked beautiful ❤️ good luck with all your planting endeavours 🌱💚

[@stevesaunders2077]

Lovely, clear and concise! Thanks

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Steve! 😀

[@royheap5178]

Thank you for the excellent video,straight to the point and very helpful .

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Roy! Glad it helped you 🙂

[@bettymiller1929]

Just what I needed… (your pot of tulips is gorgeous)

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Betty! 🙂 glad it helped 🌷

[@paulknight9260]

Thank you - a really helpful video - just the information I was looking for - a search prompted by having a lot of lovely tulips this year and also hearing Tiny Tim on Radio 3 this morning!!!

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Paul! Glad you had a lovely display of tulips this year 😀 🌷

[@SteelMagnolia99]

Very helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@balconiagarden]

You're very welcome! 🤗

[@janeti6149]

Exactly what I needed to know - and we’ll presented - thank you

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Janet 🙂

[@ginaquinn2]

Wonderful video, even for a total newbie! Be well 🌻

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Gina 🌼 I wish you good luck in your gardening endeavours!

[@RJD0314]

Thank you. Good video. Short and sweet; to the point.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it 😍

[@sarahdelafosse2077]

Perfect, just what I was looking for. Thanks

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Sarah 😊

[@Globally1201]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!... JUST WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR!!!😃 MY VERY FIRST TULIPS IN AN EASTER POT...BUT I, LIKE MY MOTHER, LOVE COLLECTING SEEDS AND REPLANTING💜SO I WANT TO MAKE SURE TO HANDLE THE BULBS THAT REMAINS IN SOIL AFTER FLOWERS HAVE BLOOMED...YOUR TUTORIAL VIDEO WAS SHORT, SWEET AND TO THE POINT!!!🌷YOU EVEN SHOWED HOW IT'S DONE!!!... I APPRECIATE THAT!!!.. HAPPY RESURRECTION/EASTER SUNDAY!!!😍➕🙏📖🛐💪🔥👍

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Lisa, so glad you enjoyed the video and it helped you! Happy Easter to you and your family 😀

[@JoseMartinez-zp6hf]

You're awesome, it was to the point it was very simple and clean video you're doing a great job.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Jose! 😀 glad you enjoyed the video 🌱

[@theun4giv3n]

Thanks for this video. Good explanations

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome 😁

[@danzed2058]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Dan 🙂

[@soofiaakber2767]

Tkank you so much for all about the tulips. Very well done.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Soofia 😍 glad you enjoyed it

[@simonak.1223]

Thank you so much,i searched this info all day!Finnaly i found!❤🎉

[@balconiagarden]

So happy you enjoyed it, Simona! 😍🌷

[@82Irisheyes]

Excellent tutorial.Very well explained.Thank you very much :)

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Irisheyes 😀

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Many thanks again..enjoy your tutorials🌹

[@balconiagarden]

You're so welcome, Barrie 🙂 thanks for commenting 😊

[@dave710]

Great video, very useful - Thank-you 😊

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you Dave, you're welcome 🤗

[@ei_maj]

Great video. Happy Easter 🙏

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Eimaj 😀 happy water to you too 🙂

[@lindabliss2138]

Many thanks. Very helpful

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Linda! 😊

[@doakbelt2526]

Awesome video, simple, clear and short.

[@balconiagarden]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

[@allaboutrap1]

Thank you for this wonderful video 😊

[@balconiagarden]

You're very welcome! 😍💚

[@valentina1980.]

First time planting tulips in a pot! Actually, my first time planting tulips ever!!😊 They are so beautiful....a really deep burgundy and they are incredibly tall!! A couple are flopping over but the majority are very upright and sturdy. Thank you for this video and showing a newbie what to do when they die away...🙄👐🌱

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Valentina, so glad you have a beautiful display of tulips! Burgundy is one of my favourite colours so they must be beautiful. You can always stake the ones that are flopping over to prolong their lives. Glad the video helped you 😀

[@valentina1980.]

@@balconiagarden Ah, yes...I shall do that. 🙌

[@praisedalord58]

Extremely helpful! God bless

[@balconiagarden]

You are welcome, God bless you too 😍❤️

[@catmom2526]

Great video easy and to the point. Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Cat Mom! 😀😸

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Very nteresting.I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

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[@hllok]

Thank you for this! I was hoping to find out whether/when to deadhead and you answered it straightaway.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome! I tend to just get to the point in my videos 😂 glad you found the info you were looking for 😃

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[@balconiagarden]

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[@smithmen]

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[@pidpit4397]

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[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Penny 😃 glad you found it helpful 💚

[@littletreefarmns]

Thank you. Im going to try this on crocus and grape hyacynth.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, yes the care is the same. I want to make a general bulb aftercare video but all my bulbs are still green so I don't want to rush them!

[@SomeChickWifAHat]

Thank you for this video

[@balconiagarden]

You're very welcome 🤗😁

[@PercussusResurgo]

'Squidgy to the touch'.... instantly made me a very homesick Scot.

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[@balconiagarden]

Thank you so much, Mel 😀 glad it helped you

[@MrSqwertery]

This is my first year growing Tulips , got them at Chelsea last September, They looked absolutely stunning , but I forgot to ask about aftercare. Your video was exactly what I needed , very helpful.. Thank you , love from Glasgow

[@balconiagarden]

A fellow Scot? 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so glad the video helped you 🌷

[@MrSqwertery]

Thanks again..👍

[@lucilenecosta233]

Obrigada , um vídeo explicado desde o inicio

[@balconiagarden]

De nada Lucilene 😍

[@ladysouthwold]

Thank you I am going to do this right now…

[@balconiagarden]

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[@ladysouthwold]

@@balconiagarden I carried this out and everything went well... Only one bulb a bit squidgy... All in my greenhouse waiting to go yellow. Pots now used for my Cosmos. Thank you so much for your advice x

[@spaceintel]

If you leave the tulips bulbs in the ground after flowering what will happen in the next year the size of the flower will reduce. Every year you have to take it out the bulbs from the ground after flowering and replant it. This is one of the problems dealing with tulips compare with rose plant.

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, you're right in the sense that the mother bulb will slowly start producing daughter bulbs, which reduces her energy and ability to grow each season as much of the energy she produces will go into building the daughter bulbs. You don't necessarily have to dig them up or repot them each year although some gardeners choose to buy new bulbs each year then recycle them after one season, in order to guarantee they have a full display of tulips. Eventually the daughter bulbs will grow into an adult bulb and produce a flower as large as the mother bulb. It's a personal choice although I would recommend planting new bulbs every 2-3 years for a full display. It's an interesting topic and I'll be doing a video soon discussing the pros and cons of replanting or saving bulbs 🌷

[@WillChil466]

Not All. I never yank outdoor planted bulbs.

[@tinytem4551]

Literally been looking for this... thank you it's been amazing. I have one question I just lifted mine to use my pots for other plants and there are loads of mini bulbs, what do I do with them?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Tiny Tem, I'm going to try and do a video about bulb offsets if I get the time 🙈 The short answer is you can either store them with the other bulbs and then in autumn plant them into separate pots where you can keep an eye on them because they are smaller and can get lost in larger containers or in the open soil. Or you can plant them out into the open soil already and then let them grow. I would recommend planting them into pots first so you can keep an eye on them and allow them to bulk up until they are large enough to be planted with other bulbs and won't be shaded out. Hope that helps 🙂

[@thetipsheet970]

Good Advice, other site said to discard bulbs growing in containers.....

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, I just want to mention that some people choose to discard bulbs after one season as they might not bloom as well the following season. This can happen but I've generally found if you allow the bulbs to complete their growth cycle and allow them to tank up with food during their vegetative growth stage then they flower just fine the following year. I find it a shame to throw away healthy bulbs but it is of course gardener's choice 🤗

[@claudinebraddock7576]

I love the idea of pulling them out so you can have your pot or space available for the next plant. Just curious, can I also do this on my lilies that’s planted on the ground? just so i can make room for a new plant in my garden

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Claudia, yes you can lift your lilies just make sure you store them correctly and you should be able to replant them next season 🙂

[@essysoler3522]

Loved this tutorial! I'm new to planting and this video was so well explained and so very helpful, exactly what I was looking for. I have one question... Once bulbs are stored do you water them anyway or just leave them in the stored in the container?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Essy, so glad the video helped you and that you're getting started in gardening 😍 you can just leave the bulbs in the container, this is their dormancy period where no growth is happening. Once autumn comes around again you can plant them out and then they'll start to receive water. Good luck 😍

[@suziebond06]

Extremely helpful! Thank you! No need to dust the bulbs with anything before storing them?

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Suzanne! I've never treated the bulbs with anything and they always turn out fine provided they're stored correctly and don't have any pests or diseases before storing 🙂

[@rahmanhussain153]

Wonderful video - thank you for the brilliant tips! I've just pulled up a whole bed of tulips as they had come to an end for the season, so currently have a large bucket full of bulbs. Any tips for how I can store them for next year please? I saw you put them in a container with paper lining, but did you pop a lid on it? Can you also keep them in the garage over summer then? Thank you so much! 😊

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rahman, glad you enjoyed the video 😀 A bucket of tulip bulbs sounds amazing 👏 I normally don't put a lid on my bulbs but if you have rodent or insect problems I would seal them in a container, either drill a few holes in the lid so they get some air or buy a container with airholes already built in. Garages are perfect for storing bulbs, ideal temps are low though around 8°C so if it's hot in there over summer I'd find another place. Good luck 👍

[@rahmanhussain153]

@@balconiagarden Thank you so much, that's great advice! I've never pulled up bulbs and tried storing them until next season, so will definitely give this a go and see how they fair! Thanks again and really enjoying the content👍😊

[@HomewithNadineFlorida]

Thank you! I live in Florida and was given potted tulips as a gift. The blooms lasted a few days the drooped. I cut the blooms. Can’t decide if im keeping the bulbs.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Nadine, you're welcome 😊 🙏 Florida is perhaps too warm for tulips 🌷 If you keep them I'd love to hear if they bloom again!

[@anickas.58]

Thank you for this cool video. I have one question. I have the same tulips in two different pots. In the first one, they are nice and tall. In the second one, however, they have short stems and also started to bloom later. I am not sure why is that. But the question is: should I keep the bulbs from the second pot? I supposte the problem migh be less sunlight, worse soil, etc.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Anicka, it could be a number of reasons why the second pot bulbs grew differently. Are they the same variety of bulbs? Did they get enough water, light, space in the pots? Were they planted the same time? Same soil, the list goes on...😂 I would keep them if they're flowering and in good condition. Its quite nice to have bulbs flowering at different times, then you have a succession of flowers to enjoy and the spring show lasts longer 💐

[@user-ii7ts2fi9x]

Excellent information! Do I continue to water the pot?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Tracie, glad you enjoyed the video 😀 you can reduce watering once the leaves die back then stop altogether if you are going to lift the bulbs. If you're keeping the bulbs in pots over the summer and their dormancy period in theory you can leave them without watering but if course bulbs grown in the open soil receive rainwater over summer so you can water them from time to time or just leave them outside and let the weather take care of them.

[@barbsmith5398]

Great video i have sone that ate flowerd can i put them in the ground now

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Barb, I didn't quite understand the question?

[@beckybartley5703]

I have a easter tulip in an indoor small pot. They wilted so i dead headed them as you aaid but if theyre staying indoors what is my next step ?

[@kishorilalkishoreda5719]

Hello lady nice work and nice channel I just bought some tulip onions from Home Depot and I put a bit of fertilizer in the holes and then I placed my tulip onions inside the hole and then I filled it with dirt or soils. Any suggestions please

[@balconiagarden]

Hello 👋 that all sounds good so far, now just make sure your bulbs are watered regularly and they should bloom in spring. I have a few videos about care of bulbs over winter, how to water etc I cant link them here but they're in the growing bulbs playlist. I'm also going to make a general bulb planting and care video so keep a look out 😃💗

[@julimarshall2543]

Thank you for the advice. Is the refrigerator to cool to store them until fall planting?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Juli, yes it's too cold, the dormancy period for spring flowering bulbs is always over summer which in the Northern hemisphere is often over 20 degrees C. I would aim for temps of around 12 to 17 degrees C 🙂🌷

[@libertadmartinez1891]

Hi, thanks for the video. What happens if I do not dig them out and I'm growing them in the soil?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, if you leave them in pots they should be fine, in the past I've experimented and I've allowed some pots to get rained on and others received no water until autumn and both flowered in spring. Just be aware that sometimes the flower display the following year is not as vigorous as the year they were planted (for that reason some people only use bulbs once then recycle, I find that a waste) but they'll still be beautiful ❤️

[@Lewis_Standing]

Question - should you leave the bulbs with foliage in the soil to get as much sunlight as possible and energy into them before lifting?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Lewis, I'd leave them as long as possible before lifting 🙂

[@mirandawong2343]

Thank you for sharing! May I know do I need to water the pot after taking off the head?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Miranda, you're welcome! You can keep watering as normal after deadheading as the bulbs are still photosynthesising, once you notice the leaves start to yellow you can then reduce watering 🙂

[@karen2249]

Great video, really useful. If you leave bulbs in the pots over Summer, do you water them through Sumner or just leave them alone? Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Karen, glad you enjoyed the video! I've experimented with letting bulbs in pots get rained on and sheltering them and to be honest both were fine. Just make the temps don't exceed 25°C as the bulbs aren't as protected from the weather as they would be in the open soil. Hope that helps!

[@karen2249]

Thank you so much, happy Easter!

[@valeriaespero164]

Great video! I have a question since it is my first time caring for tulips. If I decide to keep my bulbs potted can I keep them in soil & do I have to keep watering them as often?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Valeria, glad the video helped you! For bulbs I've left in pots I've experimented with both watering/let the bulbs get rained on and not watering the bulbs over their dormancy period. Both ways worked for me, as in the bulbs always flowered the following season. So to answer your question you don't need to water the bulbs over summer but if you have larger pots or pots that need to stay outside you can let them get rained on and it should be fine. Temperature control is actually more important over the dormancy period and the bulbs shouldn't experience temps over 25°C. The other thing to think about if you don't lift your bulbs is you don't know if they are still healthy and so might not grow the following season. However once autumn comes you can start watering again. Hope that helps 😊

[@mariacarrales1733]

I am new to growing tulips and your video helped me so much I really appreciate it. But, I have one question it may be silly but I just didn't know. After you place them in a container can I cover the container? Like to seal the container from pest.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Maria, glad the video helped you :) that's a good question, bulbs need a consistent temperature and moisture level to survive dormancy so I think sealing them might damage the bulbs long term. If you're worried about pests or you live in a warmer climate you can store your bulbs in your fridge, just make sure fruit likes apples are kept away from them as apples release a gas called ethylene would can kill the flowers inside the bulb. You could also try to seal the bulbs and regularly aerate them. I've also read that you can wrap each bulb in newspaper as protection although that seems like a lot of work! Hope you find a solution, and I would love to hear if you seal your bulbs and they remain healthy :)

[@mariacarrales1733]

@@balconiagarden thank you for the reply! Ok I see, now I know what to do I appreciate that. I also shared this video with my daughter and my niece ☺️

[@balconiagarden]

@@mariacarrales1733 thank you so much 💖 😀

[@myrnaperez4715]

Love your video, I live in East TN and I got tulips recently for Valentines Day but a few days later flower petals were falling out. I followed your steps, now I have the bulbs in a container. My question is can I put it in a paper bag and close the top of the bag lightly or leave the bag open when I store in the refrigerator or should I store it in a dark place with bag open?

[@tenfingerfreak]

Great advice! What if I want to keep the bulbs in the pot? Will thwy freeze over winter? Do I need to bring them inside? I only have a balcony.

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, spring flowering bulbs are hardy plants that can tolerate every low temperatures when grown under the soil, the challenge when we grow in pots is that they are not as insulated or protected from the winter weather. If the temps drop below °-10 for a period of time, I would bring them inside. It's also important to protect your pots as they could crack if they freeze. Either bring the pots inside for the very cold period or you can wrap the pots in horticultural fleece or bubble wrap and leave them on the balcony. Be aware that if you bring your pots inside your home, this drastic increase in temperature will cause the bulbs to grow as they think spring has arrived so try and put the pots in a cold part of your home, in a cellar for example if you have one.hope that helps!

[@tenfingerfreak]

@@balconiagarden thanks for the advice! I do not have space to bring them in. I will think about the options. Got a few months to think about it before it gets cold.

[@nashwaran473]

Very useful informative Thanks Could we or do we have to feed tulips with fertilizer which aid better growth and nice flowering. If so when is the best time from the time of planting.what is the deepest depth we could plant them in soil with out digging them accidentally Thanks

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Nash, you're welcome, glad the video helped you. You can start feeding your bulbs with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser in spring when the foliage starts to emerge every 2 weeks, this will not only encourage longer blooming this season but it will also allow the plant to photosynthesise better and longer which will actually help with next season's growth as it can store more energy in the bulb. Depth depends on what species you're planting, tulips like 20cm normally, daffs 15cm but dwarf bulbs will want to sit around 10cm. If you're planting out into the open soil I'd put some sort of marker in areas with lots of bulbs just so you know more or less where they are. You can also plant the bulbs in pots and then hide them among the foliage of other plants or in herbaceous borders so no digging required. Good luck!

[@nashwaran473]

@@balconiagarden thanks a lot for all the tips ,hiding the pots with tulip on and among other grown plants wow what a good idea One last Q I only have plastic pots does it really matter what types of potts ? I have seen people mostly use clay Potts

[@balconiagarden]

@@nashwaran473 hi Nash, I just saw your message now so apologies for the late reply! You can also use plastic pots just make sure they have holes and the soil is never to wet.

[@salvomamas102]

Hi, very nice videos. I love flowering bulbous plants. But do the newly planted tulips need to be removed from the ground afterwards, or should they be removed and divided the following year?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Salvo, thanks for your comment. You can leave newly planted tulips in the ground for 3 to 5 years, allow the offsets to bulk up a bit and then dig them up for dividing. Give the divided offsets a season or two to start flowering. ⚘

[@salvomamas102]

@@balconiagarden thank you for your answer. But do I have to treat the small bulbs with specific fertilizers to make them swell?

[@balconiagarden]

@@salvomamas102 hi Salvo, I would plant the bulbils directly into soil and leave them after planting and they should begin to bulk up on their own. Once autumn comes around you can then feed them with a bulb fertiliser although make sure you reduce the amount as the bulbils are smaller and won't need as much.

[@deimaphiwanswett3327]

Hi really helpful tutorial...One question though...if I leave the bulbs in the container after flowering how many times a week do I have to water the soil in the container?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Deimaphi, glad the video helped out. If there is still foliage keep the soil.moost hut not saturated so that will depend on the climate where you live. If the foliage has also died back I would water around once a week or leave them outside and let the weather look after them 🙂

[@deimaphiwanswett3327]

Oh I see...Thank you for your help..😊😊

[@gwensmall4090]

When you put the bulbs in the bag over the summer do you close it up or leave it open ..??? And what month or weather do you feel is best to put the bulbs back in the pots …???

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Gwen, I leave the bag lightly closed to allow for airflow but that no potential bugs can get it. Best time to plant the bulbs is from autumn until early December 🙂

[@rlolo777]

So if you plant them in the fall, what kind of winter should they have in order to bloom in spring? I'm wondering if I should give them an artificial winter by putting them in a fridge for a few days or weeks... ?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rebecca, tulip bulbs need to experience temps around 4°C for 12 to 16 weeks for them to produce a flower bulb. You can put them in your fridge to chill them if the temps where you are dont get that low, just be aware that fruit like apples release a gas called ethylene which inhibits flower development so keep them away from any food like that stored in fridges. But otherwise it replicate winter conditions well. Good luck! 👍

[@rescuedroots5060]

Hi, I am fairly new with bulbs. If I decide to store them in a pot with soil do I not water them? And when do I know it is t I me to plant them?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, if you're storing them inside in the dark you don't need to water the bulbs. If the bulbs are outside in pots you can let them get rained on or equally they can be stored away and left until autumn when you can then start watering them. I've experimented will all three ways and they've all worked ☺️

[@mrs_hindson7239]

Question: where is your 'cool dry place'? I have a shed but it's pretty damp. Could I put them in paper bags in a opaque plastic tub and leave them outside?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, in my building each flat has a small storage space in the cellar so I put mine there. You could leave them in a tub, I'd make a few air holes so the bulbs can breathe a bit and that there is some sort of airflow to prevent mould or even open the tub regularly. I've never done it before but don't see why it wouldn't work. Just keep out of the sun! 🙂

[@jeffdinter600]

Question for you I have gotten some bulbs from the store that were in pots. Will now the Tulips daffodils and other bulbs have finished blooming. What can I do with those bulbs if I want to save them and plant them in the ground?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jeff, if they're still in their pots I'd let them continue their growth cycle and then cut them back once the foliage is yellow. You can then lift them, store them and plant them out in the autumn.

[@geraldwalsh6489]

I am into growing bulbs ss well,right from the earliest Snowdrops,Crocuses to Gladioli. However,i find freesias do not grow well.....we have a heavy acid soil...maybe thats the reason??

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Gerald, a fellow bulb lover 🌷🖐 its a wonder you can grow any bulbs in your soil! Freesias do like a more alkaline, free draining soil but you could also plant them in pots as a compromise 🙂

[@stratosaurusrex3399]

Wow it looks like the tulips don’t root as deep as I thought. I want to have a go at layering, so I guess I don’t need to fill up the pot too much for the first bottom layer of tulips if they don’t grow very long roots?

[@balconiagarden]

Hey Tex, the tulips roots aren't that long although on some of the bulbs I lost a few roots digging them up but no matter 😊 the roots will take up as much space as is available and tulips are great for layering.

[@jennypenny812]

Hi! If i got some potted tulips from a store, can I keep them in pot and see if they regrow? What do you recommend? Thank you?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jenny, it depends on whether they were "forced" which means subjected to treatments that triggers them into flowering at a specific time. This can be stressful for the bulbs and these types of bulbs are normally planted on the top of the soil. If you have this type of bulb, foliage will most likely grow next season but might not flower until the season after that. I'd also encourage you to plant the bulbs at around 10 to 20cm deep in the soil depending on what species you have instead of leaving them on the surface. Do correct aftercare steps and allow them bulbs to experience around 3 months of 7°C or lower over winter which will trigger flowering. Good luck!