Water tulips during dry spells in the fall; otherwise, do not water.
Compost annually.
Deadhead tulips after flowering.
Allow the foliage to yellow for about 6 weeks after flowering before removing it.
The bulbs of Species tulips may be left in the ground for several years; others may be lifted annually, once the leaves have died down, and ripened in a warm, dry place.
Replant the largest bulbs; smaller bulbs may be grown in containers in a bulb frame, in mix of equal parts loam, leaf mold, and sharp sand. When in growth, water moderately, applying a balanced liquid fertilizer weekly for 3 or 4 weeks after flowering; keep dry in summer, and repot annually.