Tulips have long been celebrated for their lively colors and beautiful blooms. But how to plant tulip bulbs has often proved to be a mystery to aspiring gardeners. So much so that centuries ago, Europeans—who didn’t know when to plant tulip bulbs or how to grow them—saw the Middle Eastern flower as a luxury item and would pay any amount to have one. This gave rise to “Tulip Mania,” when the price of tulip bulbs in Holland skyrocketed to lofty heights, then suddenly collapsed. Today, they’re not such a rarity. The fact is, anyone anywhere can grow tulips. All you need to do is understand the flower’s special needs. Planting tulips requires special know-how. The trick is knowing when to plant tulip bulbs. It’s a process many people might be confused about, according to horticulture specialist at Burpee Seeds, Nancy Trautz Awot. “Tulips must be planted in the fall,” she explains. Unlike other bulb plants such as daffodils or hyacinths, tulips don’t need to wait until the after the last frost to be planted.…