Tulip planting - will they do well in pots in the Denver area? - Ask Extension
I would like to plant tulips and daffodils in pots this fall so they will bloom in the spring. Will these bulbs successfully bloom next spring plant...
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Tulip planting - will they do well in pots in the Denver area? #157380
Asked October 16, 2013, 10:37 PM EDT
I would like to plant tulips and daffodils in pots this fall so they will bloom in the spring. Will these bulbs successfully bloom next spring planted in large outdoor pots?
Denver County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
The best way to overwinter tulips planted in containers is in an unheated garage, where bulbs are will receive the necessary period of chilling, yet are protected from repeated freezing and thawing. You also can submerge entire containers directly into garden soil. The surrounding soil will protect the bulbs from temperature extremes.
The best way to overwinter tulips planted in containers is in an unheated garage, where bulbs are will receive the necessary period of chilling, yet are protected from repeated freezing and thawing. You also can submerge entire containers directly into garden soil. The surrounding soil will protect the bulbs from temperature extremes.
Tulips and other bulbs need good drainage, so use containers with drainage holes and a good quality potting mix. Containers placed outdoors year-round are best made of materials other than pottery that won't crack due to the expansion of freezing soil.
Don't forget to water the pots periodically.
