Expert: Kenneth Joergensen - 7/7/2006

Question
I am in zone 5.  Brighton, Mi.  I would like to move some tulip bulbs.  I planted them last fall and have changed some of the landscaping and don't like where they are planted.  Should I dig them up and plant them right away or dig them up and save them until the Fall.  What should I do?

Answer
Dig them up now and replant immediately for best result.  Water well after planting (deep long soaking to thoroughly wet the soil 8-10" below surface). Mulch well.

Remember the "tulip law" when digging:

The tulip bulbs are never where you expected / remembered them to be and if you have some very nice tulips, these tend to be sliced by the spade first.

I.e. Dig a big wide hole when looking for them.