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Can I plant tulips in the spring?

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Tulips are typically planted in the fall for spring blooms, but you can plant pre-chilled bulbs in the spring for late-season blooms. Keep in mind that spring-planted bulbs may not be as robust or produce as many flowers as fall-planted bulbs.

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