Do most species tulips need to be lifted?
No, species tulips tend to repeat year after year without any digging or storage. They will not lose their vigor if planted in the right situation. Explain how to properly plant tulip bulbs. Tulip bulbs should be planted in well-drained, sandy, humus-rich soil. Sprinkle a little bulb food or bone meal into the bottom of the hole and cover with a thin layer of soil. Then, place the tulip bulb into the hole and cover with additional soil. Your tulip bulbs should be planted 6 to 8 inches deep (less for smaller species bulbs, and in warmer climates).
