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Tulip Recycling & Spring Bulb Update
From Bryan Miller, Director of Horticulture at Hyde Park CC
Another beautiful tulip season is in the books. This spring, we enjoyed nearly 10,000 tulips in a dazzling display of 10 different colors and patterns throughout the grounds. As their vibrant blooms begin to fade and petals fall, you may be wondering—what happens next?
To keep our landscape beds looking their best and to ensure fresh, uniform displays next spring, we remove all tulip bulbs at the end of the season. This prevents unintentional mixing of colors and gives us a clean slate for planting summer annuals, which will begin going in within the next couple of weeks.
As in previous years, we’re offering a tulip and daffodil bulb recycling opportunity for members who would like to take some of these bulbs home.
Here’s how it works:
Spent tulip and daffodil bulbs will be pulled and placed in small piles within the landscape beds
Members are welcome to collect bulbs from these piles at their convenience
Please bring your own containers (buckets, boxes, or bags) to transport your bulbs home
While reblooming is not guaranteed, with proper care you can improve your chances. Here is a quick guide:
How to store and replant spring bulbs:
Lay bulbs (with leaves attached) in a dry, well-ventilated, shaded area. Make sure bulbs do not touch each other
Once leaves have fully yellowed and dried (this may take a few weeks), cut them back to the bulb
Store bulbs in a cool, dark, and ventilated space like a basement or garage until fall
In the fall, plant bulbs 3 to 5 inches deep in your garden beds
Feel free to reach out with any questions. This spring’s display was a great success, and we’re excited to transition into the summer season soon.
Thank-you,
Bryan Miller
Director of Horticulture
Hyde Park Country Club
