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Tulip colors #930779

Asked May 06, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT

I purchased 30 purple tulip bulbs in one bag. Planted them randomly 15 each in 2 beds. They came up this spring 15 purple & 15 white. How could this happen? I assumed they were all one color and had no idea how I was splitting them.

Wright County Minnesota

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Thanks for your question.

First, a quick question for you. In which of the two pictures you submitted are the white tulips shown?

Many thanks for your clarification.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 06, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT

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Tulip colors #930779

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