How deep to plant tulips

Plant tulip bulbs at a depth equal to two or three times their maximum bulb diameter, which is 6 to 8 inches for larger varieties and 3 to 5 inches for smaller ones like Kaufmanniana, Greigii, and species types.

The depth: Plant bulbs at a depth equal to two or three times their maximum bulb diameter; this means 6 to 8 inches deep for the larger varieties, while smaller varieties like Kaufmanniana, Greigii, and species type are often planted 3 to 5 inches deep.
The mistake to avoid: Do not plant in poorly drained soil; tulips require well-drained soils, so amend poor soils by incorporating organic matter such as compost or peat before planting.
Planting depth varies with soil type and variety; your local extension office is the closest authority.

How many tulip bulbs can you put in one hole?

“Large bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, should be spaced 6 inches apart.” — yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu

When you dig a hole for a tulip bulb, leave about 6 inches of space between that bulb and the next one. This spacing applies to large bulbs like tulips and daffodils, so each bulb gets its own room in the ground.

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