02/11/2026
Will your tulips come back next year? 🌷 Good news, they might!
Some tulips are better at returning than others, but how you care for them after flowering can make a difference too!
Want tulips that are more likely to return? Look out for these varieties:
• Darwin Hybrid tulips
• Greigii tulips
• Fosteriana tulips
• Kaufmanniana tulips
• Botanical tulips
So, what should you do once your tulips have finished flowering? 💡
🌱 Leave them in the ground: Remove the faded flowers, but let the leaves turn yellow and die back naturally. This allows the bulbs to store energy for next spring. Make sure the soil is well-drained, especially during summer.
🧅 Or lift and store them: Once the foliage has turned yellow and dried out, carefully lift the bulbs with a garden fork. Let them dry, remove any loose soil and store them somewhere cool, dry and well-ventilated. Replant them in autumn!
Just remember, not every tulip will return as strongly the following year. For a full, colourful display every spring, planting fresh bulbs is still your best bet!
Save this Bulb 101 for when you buy your tulips on our website or when your tulips finish flowering! 💚
