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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.
Potted tulips, which bloom just in spring, are usually forced for early bloom, which takes a lot of energy out of the bulb; it may take a few years before it reblooms, if at all. If you'd like to try to coax them to bloom another year or two, remove the dried leaves. Place the pot in a dark, cool, dry location. Plant tulip bulbs in the fall, 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60 degrees F. (See our frost charts.) This timing ranges from early autumn (Zone 4) to late autumn (warmer zones).