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Planting Flowering Tulips in Spring: Usually Futile

Potted, forced tulips sold in spring rarely survive—they've exhausted bulb energy. Fall planting needed for cold period. If ground not frozen, you can plant but unlikely to rebloom. Most are "throwaway" gifts.

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