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Sometimes, though, circumstances delay planting and the ground freezes in the winter. Plant the tulip bulbs as soon as the ground thaws in the spring, even if new growth has already started. Dig the soil up to a depth of 12 inches. Remove weeds and rocks. Break up soil clumps and loosen the soil. Spread 1 inch of peat moss on top of the planting area. Work this into the soil to the depth of 12 inches.
The bulbs should be planted 4 to 6 inches deep in a loose, well-drained planting bed. Because the species tulips are smaller, they look best in a rock garden or at the front of a small perennial bed. Tulips should be fertilized at least twice per year, in autumn (or at planting) and in spring, when the shoots first appear.