How long will bulbs last unplanted?Updated 21 days ago

Tulips usually stay fresh until around mid-December (in the same year they are supplied) if they are stored in opened packets in a cool, well-ventilated space. They will start to deteriorate naturally if stored for too long. Whilst they should ideally be planted by mid-December, if you cannot plant them by then you can plant them as late as January providing the bulbs haven’t dried out and shrivelled or turned soft. The longer they are stored, the less viable they become.