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Flower Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Tulips

Tulips is a Perennial Flower that thrives in USDA Zones 3–8. It requires full_sun and takes around 120–180 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 120–180 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–8
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bulb
Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Fall Planting
6 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal40–50Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum30Β°F
Optimal45–65Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum35Β°F
Optimal40–45Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1100 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth6" (in)
Plant Spacing4" (in)
Row Spacing6" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)9 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week0.5 – 1" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 10" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Tulips right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

1 βœ… Ready
44 ⚠️ Risk
5 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ❌ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA βœ… Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Earliest harvest Jul 29 ~
in 49 days
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Latest harvest Sep 27 ~
in 109 days
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Fall planting window Oct 15
in 127 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 0.75" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1100 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Daffodils
  • Forget-me-nots
  • Hellebores
  • Hyacinths
  • Muscari
  • Pansies
  • Viola

❌ Keep Away From

  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Potatoes