The exact month your flowers start to fade will vary based on your location and climate.
Do this after the blooms are faded.
The tulip plant has attractive green leaves that look great throughout the summer.
If you’d like, trim the leaves completely off leaving just the stems intact. The stems may shrink or wilt as winter strikes, but this way the plant will resurface in the spring. You can use garden shears or a sharp pair of scissors. If you trim the flowers at the end of June, you can cut the leaves in late July or early August.
You’ll see a pink or purplish color from within the mainly green bud, for example.
For a standard vase size, cut the stem to around 12–18 in (30–46 cm).
Leaving the foliage in place helps the plant build up energy for next year.
Avoid adding paperwhite narcissus or daffodils to your tulip vase. These flowers exude a gummy sap that can harm your tulips. Using floral preservative is not necessary for tulips. If you want to use one, simply shake it into the water before you place your tulips into the vase.
This helps the plants absorb water and extend their vase life. Tulips stay fresh the longest in cold water, rather than warm or hot.
