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I planted some tulips this fall and some of them have already started coming out from the ground. I live in WA. When are they supposed to come out? Did I plant them too shallow? If so what should I do? Can they survive winter?
Tulips shouldn't go in the ground until it gets a little colder - specifically to avoid this problem. They should also be at MINIMUM of 8 inches in the ground, preferably 12 inches down. Technically, I see no way a Tulip that flowers now is going to be able to re-bloom next spring - but stranger things have happened. If ALL of them are up and growing, I think it's time to run out and purchase asap some of the last bulbs available. Van Engelen (www.vanengelen.com, I think) is having its annual 20% off sale on the remaining stock, which includes a handful of Tulips and other spring bulbs. Personally, with those prices, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
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