moving non-blooming tulips

by Patricia P
(Ingleside, ONT)

I had poor results with my tulips this spring as they did not produce flowers, but only leaves. Now that the blooming period is over, I want to dig up those tulips, but the leaves are still green. What can I do? They are taking precious space I want for other plants.

Doug says dig them up and move them. What's the problem? They didn't bloom, won't until you build up the energy so what are you losing? Move 'em green. Dig and replant at the same depth.

Yes, you may lose one or two and yes, they won't likely bloom next year but you're no worse off than you would be if you left them in place. :-)